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Bananas - La Folie du Jour Drawing
United States
Drawing, Pencil on Paper
Size: 9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in
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About The Artwork
Josephine Baker was a dazzling performer who captivated audiences with her charisma, talent and style. One of her most iconic and scandalous costumes was the banana skirt, which she wore in a show called La Folie du Jour at the Follies-Bergère Theater in Paris in 1926. The skirt was made of 16 rubber bananas that swayed as she danced in a wild and sensual manner. She wore nothing else but a string of pearls, some bracelets and a feather headdress. With this outfit, she challenged the racist and sexist stereotypes of her time and became a symbol of freedom, beauty and empowerment. She also influenced many fashion trends and inspired other artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Prada. Josephine Baker's banana skirt performance was a groundbreaking moment in history that still resonates today. in creating Bananas - La Folie du Jour, I wanted to push my limits and challenge myself as Josephine did with this performance. If she could go before the world and dance fearlessly, topless, then I could recreate a window of that moment on pastel paper with oil pastels. As an artist, I found the process seamless. The crowding of the enamored men felt natural, as they no doubt are going 'bananas' for the dancing beauty. Capturing her free spirit, however, proved more challenging. The viewer will decide whether I have succeeded or not.
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Drawing:Pencil on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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My name is Jeremy Phelps and I have been an artist practically since birth. Though all kids are natural artists, most of us put down the artistic tools and 'grow' out of it at a certain age. I never did. I have always appreciated the animation in cartoons and games, the way Disney makes magic happen on the big screen, and mostly the way fine artists make us feel with their two- and three-dimensional extensions of themselves. I've always known that this is my gift and my place in the world, to be an artist. I love to experiment with different mediums and subjects. I can create beautiful landscapes with colored pencils, vibrant portraits with pastels, and abstract compositions with acrylics. I enjoy the challenge of switching between different techniques and styles, and I feel like each medium has its own charm and personality. Sometimes I wonder if I should focus on one medium and master it, or if I should keep exploring and learning new things. Maybe I am afraid of missing out on something, or maybe I am just too curious and adventurous. The same dilemma applies to my subject interest. I like to draw animals, women, celebrities, historical narratives, plants, and anything that catches my eye. I don't want to limit myself to one theme or genre, but I also don't want to confuse my audience or lose my identity as an artist. How do you balance variety and consistency in art? That's a question that only time will tell for me.
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