Sunday, June 22, 2014

Pattern, pattern, pattern

Not apologizing for stating again that beauty nourishes me.  One of its most pleasing-to-me forms is a mix of multiple patterns and colors.  The paintings of Japanese artist Naomi Okubo, discovered just this past week, are visual feasts that explain far better than words the effect pattern, pattern and pattern have on me.
Another artist who blends what seem to be disparate prints in a thoroughly pleasing way is Kaffe Fassett, long considered a glorious expert in knitting, quilting, painting and the decorative arts.
When I stumble upon or am introduced the work of an artist whose pattern, shall we say appreciation matches my own I feel as though the most fun, interesting and slightly edgy child has just moved in next door and wants to be my newest friend.  I am a lucky girl.

6 comments:

Melissa Green said...

Lucky girl, indeed! Think of how much beauty is out there. And the house next door just happens to be empty, waiting for your newest friend to move in!! xoxo

Marylinn Kelly said...

Melissa - One cannot even comprehend the extent of beauty around us. Wait, I think the moving van just pulled up. xoxo

Elizabeth said...

You are an amazing curator of the beautiful.

Marylinn Kelly said...

Elizabeth - Thank you. Perhaps my favorite part of the job. xo

Radish King said...

For me it's color and these colors are astounding.
xo

Marylinn Kelly said...

Rebecca - I think of it as being seduced by color, for that is how it feels. Not a bad way to go. xo