Mats Gustafson Book

While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s.

Mats gustafson book.

We can only hope that one day a more extensive and better produced summary of his artistic genius will be released. While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s. Dior by mats gustafson a new book from rizzoli features his paintings from 25 dior collections as well as studies from the archives wall street journal a rendering of the 2012 to 2017 collections in sumptuous watercolor and collage. His work has appeared in vogue marie claire the new york times interview and the.

In this exquisite book the watercolors and collages of mats gustafson replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of dior. Free shipping on qualifying offers. While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s. Mats gustafson is a genius.

More buying choices 60 00. 1951 is an artist and illustrator working in watercolor and pastel media. His subtle elegant works can be seen in advertisements and articles for tiffany co vogue and the new yorker though most popularly for dior in addition to his drawings of archival dior designs a collaboration. Gustafson s fashion and portrait illustrations have been included in french and italian vogue the new yorker and visionaire and he has created advertising art for hermes tiffany co yohji yamamoto and comme des garcons.

In this exquisite book the watercolors and collages of mats gustafson replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of dior. Mats gustafson is a swedish artist and fashion illustrator in his watercolors and paper cut outs his hallmark style is the simple use of silhouette shapes and muted palettes. Dior by mats gustafson jan 27 2017. In the age of facebook live it s a lo fi visual delight.

This book let however does not give justice to his vast collection of work. Born in sweden mats gustafson began a career in fashion illustration at the end of the 70s and became pre eminent in that sphere during the 80s when his pared down watercolor depictions were in demand by all the leading fashion houses and fashion publishers. By mats gustafson hardcover. Books by mats gustafson all formats paperback hardcover sort by.