Monday, April 4, 2011

First impressions


Annemarie Wright
Woolf Gallery
89 Charlotte Street

I woke up this morning in Sunny Marbella (Spain) to discover that I have had 40,000 hits on my blog. This gave me a kick start to write a short blog, even on vacation. I have been intending to share this fun opening of Annemarie Wright's drawings/writings for a couple of weeks. She uses well known portraits but with the simple trick of words she creates a new dimension. The text represents the person in the portrait either by what the person has said or written or what has been written about the person.



"She's in Fashion"
Text: Lyrics from Suede's "She's in fashion"
and extraxts from "Shop!" Mary Portas Telegraph column.

Insert "She's in Fashion"

Gilbert & George
Text: Gilbert and George art work titles

Norma Jean
Text: Lyrics from "Candle in the wind"

"Le Trou Normand"
Text: A list of films in which Bridget Bardot has starred



"The aim of my work is to challenge people's perceptions and make them realize that first impressions can in fact change"
            Annemarie Wright


"I agree fashion is about sex"
Text: Vivienne Westwood Quotes



The executer Annemarie Wright in front of portraits of mass murderers.

Run to buy one, they are actually affordable, about $1,200 each. A lot of them sold already at the opening, but there might still be one left for you?

With Love
Kristin



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21 comments:

  1. little luxury listApril 4, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I love this and yes, first impressions can change!
    Spain?! Have a grand time dear!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  2. ;)April 4, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    This interesting work reminds me the "calligrammes" by Apollinaire. I like the idea of the union of drawing and writing.
    I send you some flowers from my garden ;)

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  3. Diana MieczanApril 4, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    You are in Spain? You lucky girl:) Have a wonderful time and those are totally amazing. I would love to have one too. Kisses, darling

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  4. AnsApril 4, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    AMAZING STUFF AT A DECENT PRICE!!!
    XXX

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  5. StaiveApril 4, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Writing is looking for it !
    Writing is watching it ?
    Writing is looking out...business is looking up !

    Jean Marie Staive, quercy, France.

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  6. versusApril 4, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Staive i am thinking about the same thing that you !

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  7. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdApril 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Those are SO cool!

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  8. Couture CarrieApril 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful portraits!
    And congrats on all your hits!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  9. SarahApril 4, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    They're gorgeous! I wish I could afford one, but $1200 is definitely outside my student budget!

    Have fun on your vacation. ♥

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  10. SKIZOApril 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    WonderfulWorkGoodCreations

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  11. HelenaApril 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    These are amazing!

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  12. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsApril 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Those are cool- I like art with words- a lot.

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  13. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love the idea of combining words to make an image. Translating it into a portrait takes it to the next level.
    Congrats on all the hits! It is well deserved as you produce a remarkable blog. Thank you for your hard work.
    Have a great time in Spain!

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  14. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    these are really cool! i love the marilyn monroe one.

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  15. heatherApril 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    being that word art is pretty much my favorite... it may go without saying that these are stunning, but i'll say it anyway. maravilloso!

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  16. Kirsten MApril 5, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Interesting photos, wonderful combination! And not least, Kristin, congratulations to all blog hits! Love <3

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  17. Claudia LaneApril 6, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Oh so lovely...thanks for posting :))
    Have a great time
    xo

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  18. Annemarie WrightApril 6, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Thank you everybody for the lovely comments about my work. And a massive thanks to Kristin, what a wonderful blog!

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  19. BonBon Rose Girls KristinApril 6, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Spain huh? You lucky duck! And seriously...those pieces are amazing!

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  20. I TurnerApril 7, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Audrey looks adorable!

    www.toindigo.blogspot.com

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  21. Kristin HApril 7, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Loving your comments and so fun to meet you Annemarie:)

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