image source: cartolandia by Ana Serrano
Guys, we’ve had a pretty colourful week here on the blog, haven’t we? From amazing patterns to incredible Japanese embroidery – obviously today is no exception.
On this Artful Friday we’ll explore Salon of Beauty by Ana Serrano – a salon filled with dreams, colours, creativity and lots of cardboard!
Salon of Beauty – commissioned by Rice Gallery, Houston, TX – is an installation depicting dreams and happy memories of Ana’s life and imagination. Using tons of glue, cardboard, paint, paper and loads of patience – Ana and her avengers put together a wonderful land that (I’m guessing) is 99% recyclable and 100% creative (the latter’s a fact!)
To make this post even better, Angela from Walley Films sent me this awesome video for Salon of Beauty – in it you’ll see Ana talking about her work, inspiration and you’ll get a glimpse of her creative process.
Salon of Beauty reminds me of the colourful houses in my hometown down south, so vivid! What about the houses where you live? Are they full of colour? Do they have a pattern of sorts? (all houses do, look closely!).
So, go get some popcorn, grab a cold one, kick back and relax because your Artful Friday starts now!
Happy weekend desperados.
all images via: Ana Serrano
video via: Walley Films
Jo Howe says
I really enjoy her work, thanks for the timely reminder… a great way to unclog up the mind with colour and construction. Especially love ‘cartonlandia’. Great way of making us look again at what is in our own environment… it is amazing what you see when you really do look. Beautiful!
The Artful Desperado says
Hey Jo, Cartolandia is one of my favorites too, it’s a great reminder to look around and look for hidden inspiration. Thanks for visiting!
Gracie Smith says
This post is awesome! I went to the opening of the show a few months ago. Ana Serrano was so charming and sweet. I posted about it then, (it might be a nice supplement to your readers? http://seaofgray.wordpress.com/2011/10/01/scenes-from-ana-serranos-salon-of-beauty/). My pictures have nothing on yours, though. The best thing about her installation was how brief it was, a reflection on the ephemerality of the space and time she re-created. Again, a wonderful post and a great way to start my Friday
The Artful Desperado says
Hey Grace! The pictures are Ana’s so she’s got the wonderful eye. Wow you’re so lucky! I’d love to see it in person, such a colourful feast! Happy weekend
happyhippierose says
i love how it’s both fantastic and real, her interpretation – what little details she keeps and what she glazes over, are so fascinating to me. i dig her POV!
The Artful Desperado says
yes! The cardboard tiles are so amazing, so many details! Happy weekend Rose