Linse Rose

09/14/2014

Peacock Mask

12/08/2013

10/06/2013

Narcissa
11"x17"
Acrylic

09/17/2013

Electra
acrylic
12"x16"

Concept:
The idealization of people, places, and things; the impossibility of trying to fit reality into a preconceived notion of an ideal life.

Inspirations:
Matisse, Mondrian, the Baroque, minimalism, Michelangelo's David, Chinese color symbolism, and Freudian psychology.

09/08/2013

Sydnëy Røgers - Guggenheim Preview

Can't wait to see the work of the lovely and talented Sydnëy Røgers !

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09/04/2013

The re-opening of the Costume Institute!

We are pleased to announce that the inaugural exhibition of the newly renovated Costume Institute will examine the career of the legendary couturier Charles James. “Charles James: Beyond Fashion,” on view from May 8 through August 10, 2014, will explore James’ design process focusing on his use of sculptural, scientific, and mathematical approaches to construct revolutionary ball gowns and innovative tailoring that continue to influence designers today. http://met.org/1cFLPW8

Charles James Ball Gowns, 1948. Photograph by Cecil Beaton, Beaton / Vogue / Condé Nast Archive. Copyright © Condé Nast.

08/27/2013

的灵魂是钢琴
"The soul is the piano."
-Wassily Kandinski

While western philosophy tends to think of human existence as an ever-upward movement of progress, eastern philosophy prefers the idea of a never-ending cycle.

This piece, my first attempt at abstraction, seeks to represent the idea of a cycle through music (specifically Vivaldi's Four Seasons, a cyclic theme in itself).

The title and inspiration for the piece come from Wassily Kandinsky, well known for his abstract depictions of music.

08/12/2013

“Normality is a paved road. It is comfortable to walk but no flowers grow on it.”
— Vincent van Gogh

06/28/2013

“When I say be creative, I don’t mean that you should all go and become great painters and great poets. I simply mean let your life be a painting, let your life be a poem.”

— Osho

04/24/2013

“Everything you can imagine is real.”
— Pablo Picasso

04/21/2013

German Expressionism 1900-1930: Masterpieces from the Neue Galerie Collection | www.neuegalerie.org

This German Expressionism exhibit is only open until April 22, I highly recommend it if you're looking for Sunday plans!

The Neue Galerie presents important works of German Expressionism from its permanent collection. The exhibition examines themes of primitivism and modernity, two poles of Expressionism that artists employed to free themselves from the academic conventions of the nineteenth century.

04/06/2013

Afrique
Watercolor
8.5"x11"

A subtle allusion to current and historical French influence in Africa.

03/24/2013

Leda and the Swan

03/24/2013

Leda and the Swan
Acrylic
18"x24"

I thought I would share my creative process, as I think it adds dimension to the piece. So, I start out with a concept - this one is based off the story of Leda and the Swan from mythology. I translated it into female empowerment juxtaposed to the power a man can have over a woman. I then write down a list of inspirations/adjectives/moods I would like to convey. I'll share that with you here:

cubism
Picasso
green
Picasso's apartment
France
chateau
swan
Italian garden
abstract
African masks
Versailles
white
orange
imperfect
confusion
simplicity
elegance
nonchalant
power
s*x
dark

I hope this was insightful and I hope you enjoy the painting!

03/16/2013

Unloved
16"x20"
Oil

Inspirations include Bouguereau, German expressionism, and Venus de Milo.

03/14/2013

Went to a gallery and what inspired me most was not the art but this awesome book cover.

01/17/2013

Myanmar
Stencil (hand-drawn) and Burmese newspaper collage

A piece inspired by my recent trip to Asia, dealing with the culture shocks, sensory overload, and very real problems of the developing world that as westerners aren't quite within our grasp of reality.

12/14/2012

Nights in Black Satin

12/14/2012

Nights in Black Satin

11/27/2012

Linse Rose's cover photo

10/29/2012

All photos by the lovely and talented Demi Chen

08/30/2012

Inspirational People: Lindsay Kelbe « THE STRANGER

And, part 2! :

Fashion designer, painter, student, and fashionista Lindsay Kelbe talks about books, art, Impressionism, and her love of all things French.

08/30/2012

Inspirational People: Lindsay Kelbe « THE STRANGER

While we are waiting, here's part 1 of an article on me featured on THE STRANGER (Fashion Blog) :

Fashion designer, painter, student, and fashionista Lindsay Kelbe talks about losing a father to cancer, and overcoming her struggle through fashion design.

08/30/2012

Watch out for a photoshoot on THE STRANGER (Fashion Blog) coming soon!

08/26/2012

Michelle Lara Lin of THE STRANGER (Fashion Blog)

08/26/2012

Linse Rose

08/15/2012

08/31/2011

08/31/2011

08/31/2011

08/30/2011