Diego Rivera (1886 – 1957) created numerous portraits, capturing unnamed subjects alongside close friends and renowned figures in the arts. Mandrake (1939) depicts Maya Guarina, whose lace dress and headpiece contrast with a skull in her hands and a spiderweb in the upper left corner. A small mandrake root emerges in the upper right area of the portrait. Known for its hallucinogenic properties and magical associations, it contributes to an enigmatic portrait with surrealist qualities.
While wandering the aisles at Michael’s craft store this week, I spotted a dazzling sight: a Mirrored Mosaic Skull in a shocking shade of Hot Pink, shimmering like a Disco Ball meets Día de los Muertos. Yes, Michael’s already has their Halloween decorations on display — which is no surprise to anyone who knows the retail holiday schedule — but this particular find instantly caught my eye for reasons beyond spooky season. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Mirrored Mosaic Skull→
In a fairly eventful week that included a Street Art Safari, Valentine’s Day, my birthday, three museum visits, and a Chelsea art crawl, my most popular Instagram post of the past week is this fabulous Bling Skull hood ornament emerging from the softly gathering snow. When you have an iPhone at-the-ready, art is everywhere.
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When you are walking on the street, remember not only to look down, to avoid stepping in dog poo, but also to look up, so you can spot cool street art like this Pink Skull sticker by artist Matt Siren!
