Thursday, October 24, 2013

adventures in cincinnati: part 2

I'm very excited to share photos from my trip to cincinnati, ohio, to visit artist charley harper's studio and well as an exhibit of his work and the federal building that is home to an exquisite mural of his work.

part of the amazing mural at the federal building in cincinnati


close up of the mural


my mom at the mural


love this painting charley made during his years studying
at the cincinnati art academy


whimsical


I adore the symmetry and color charley uses in all of his works


charley's painting pants


charley's painting sweater


biology book charley illustrated in the 1950s 
(and a major source of inspiration for designer todd oldham)


a mock up of charley's animal kingdom piece


the entry to charley's home


love this


mobile in the harper home entryway


charley's desk


charley was a huge fan of ladybugs, a symbol of luck


charley's palette


a fabulous place to visit



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