Saturday, February 4, 2012

the cycle of life

please enlarge this and start in the center.
work your way 'round and 'round
to fully appreciate salley mavor's brilliant
"self-portrait: a personal history of fashion"
currently on display at the brattleboro museum of art

21 comments:

Cezar and Léia said...

Really cool and creative!
God bless you!
Cezar

Julie said...

This is a brilliant concept wonderfully executed by Sally Mavor. However ...

It says April 1955, and is dated 2007. But there are 54 figures ... yes pedantic, I agree ...

Birdman said...

The circle of life goes round and round.

Pat said...

Oh, that is so cute....

Kate said...

This piece of art reminds me of a prayer labryinth. A creative way to show progression that leads in one direction to a specific point.

Unknown said...

I love this on so many levels!

Lowell said...

This is very special. Mavor is a talented person. Thanks for sharing!

Sharon said...

I love this! What a wonderful concept.

slim said...

That is so clever and you captured it well. I wonder if any of the cloth was taken from old "seasoned" favorites of hers.

Sharon Creech said...

Stunning! How large is the piece?

VP said...

Creative, simple and at the same time and spectacular!

Malyss said...

OMG! I love that! How pretty , and clever, and beautyful! Both simple in the way, and rich of meaning.a real piece of art!and so inspiring!

john bain said...

What a great way to tell a story.

brattcat said...

s.c.: i'm guessing the piece is about 18 inches square.

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RedPat said...

I love this - so glad that I enlarged it!
I think there are 54 figures because of 1 husband and because of the baby figure for year 0 which is 1955!

Chesterbrook Academy Elementary said...

What a brilliant project.
How large is the piece?
Thanks for sharing

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

Hello! This is very interesting ...I have not seen before so like thing...

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

This is amazing, creative, and inspiring... The tatted edge is beautiful as well

Bises,
Genie

Tash said...

I love this! Been "toying" with creating an art piece with handmade dolls...hasn't quite jelled yet. Thanks for sharing this piece.

Unknown said...

Brilliant idea! Love this.