"The charm of a golden sunset, to a real admirer, is not complete without silence. A voice dispels it, even though that voice be as sweet as the silvery nest of a forest-bird - a charm in itself, but inharmonious with that entrancing the vision.
So in Art. Although we are obliged to dally with the practical to reach the ideal, no words can add to the enchantments of artistic productions. They surround the worker with an influence that is like a dream, and in it he lives, with Genius for his master and Silence for his companion."
- Needle-Craft: Artistic and Practical (Butterick Publishing Company, 1889)
In New York City, we live with so much noise. Constant noise. To make it worse, it seems every artist within spitting distance of a microphone must over-explain his art. This is why I love to go to the beautifully quiet exhibits tucked away in our city's fabulous museums and galleries. No words, unless you seek them out.
One example of a visual feast, perfectly presented, is the Luxury exhibit at FIT. This display of gorgeous garments in the gentle light and silence of the gallery is a fabulous place to stop, examine, and truly appreciate the art of beautiful craftsmanship.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Interesting. I understand completely what you mean when I see vintage gowns and dresses. They are silent, but their beauty speaks to the art of the craftspeople behind them.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for the link to the eye candy. Remember when THREADS used to showcase these incredible garments on their back covers? Such delicious details.
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