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Garçonne à la Pipe

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

garçonne à la pipe
photographed by: caro ramirez (website | blog | flickr); inspiration: garçon à la pipe by pablo picasso; image source: wikipedia

Last October (on my old blog the girl from hk, ldn & sf), I was very inspired by Picasso and orchestrated two photo shoots that were inspired by his Blue Period and Rose Period. I decided that October would be Picasso month, since he was born on October 25th, a day after my birthday. After doing some research on his Rose Period, I came across Garçon à la pipe (Boy with a Pipe) and was instantly mesmerized by the boy's gaze and body language. There is something so enigmatic and eerie about this boy. What I love most about this painting is the contrast between the masculinity and femininity. Is it unexplained why the boy is wearing a garland of flowers on his head, but I love this finishing touch. During early preparation for this painting, Picasso experimented with different poses, but decided on sitting down. The boy looks so relaxed, yet stiff at the same time.

I had planned to do an outfit shoot as a tribute to this painting in October, but I got busier and busier, so this shoot was postponed indefinitely. Until last week, Caro went to rent some props for her homework assignment photo shoot. I assisted her as a stylist and told her to rent some pipes as props for the shoot. She came back with this amazing prop pipe and I knew that this was the pipe I wanted for the Garçon à la pipe homage. This is my modern interpretation of the boy from 1905 in the painting. Dressing up like a boy isn't a challenge for me, since all I wear most of the time is high waisted trousers, button downs, blazers and loafers.

I hope to do more outfit shoots inspired by my favorite painters, paintings, artists and films. I'm planning to do more tributes soon: two of my favorite paintings by René Magritte, Golconda and The Son of Man and Henri Matisse's The Woman with a Hat (you know my undying obsession with hats). As for films, I want to do a photo shoot inspired by Before Sunrise, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Before Sunrise is one of my favorite dialogue films. Also, Blue Valentine and Black Swan. So I have many upcoming personal projects and student film projects. I'm going to be very busy for the next few weeks.

Just as a reminder to myself: Don't forget to breathe.

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10 comments:

  1. you'll do great girly, good luck with everything!
    xxxo

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  2. this is amazing. and all the best for your projects too! (:

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  3. Hang in there! I love that trousers/shirt combo.

    ps: that's the most AMAZING belt ever. ever.

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  4. This photo shoot is amazing. I can definitely see how you were inspired by that painting. I can't wait to see how the other projects turn out and I have to say that I love before Sunrise. It is such a great film and I loved balck swan as well. I haven't seen blue valentine as it hasn't made it to norway yet :(

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  5. I am such a sucker for art history (I mean, I really really really love it), and I especially love inspirations that translate art history into creations like this. You've been putting up some really awesome posts lately! It's like mental and eye candy to me right now. :D

    So of course, I can't wait to see what other tributes to paintings you'll come out with. Dare I say, it's getting me thinking about what are some of my favorite works of art and how I can be inspired by them!

    Plus, this pipe is pretty bamf. It also reminds me of Hans Landa, only it's a bit feminine. Oh great, now I'm thinking about His and Her pipes for Mr. and Mrs. Landa...

    Toast with Charmalade

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  6. Julie Delpy is one of my favorite actresses of all time. She's timeless, and so intelligent in the way she acts and speaks. I love her in Two Days in Paris.

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  7. Wonderful shoot! Can I ask where the bag is from?

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  8. @faith wallace: The bag is from the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok. If you're interested, I'm sure you're aware of Cambridge Satchels! :)

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