Tagged with Madame X

Censorship & Discovery

Recently, we submitted two pieces of work for an exhibition that explored the topic of identity. We were excited to read in the prospectus that it requested work that would “examine our notions of self” and investigate “constituent parts of identity,” and asked the question “How much of … Continue reading →

“Madame X: Then and Now”

Over on her blog "Portraits of an Artist," Mary Burns notes a bit of history behind John Singer Sargent's "Madame X" and graciously includes a mention of our reinterpretation of the original. Gotta say it's kinda fun having our photo held up next to the original painting as well as a Vogue … Continue reading →

Lips, Nips & Gallery Exhibits

The other day Niki and I were assessing the final color edits needed before printing Madame X [after John Singer Sargent] from the Muse series. Visually combing through the whole image, she noted the usual process of balancing skin tones, and then mentioned bringing up the color in my lips. … Continue reading →