ARTmonday: Elephants in Art

The elephant is the season’s “it” animal in interiors and the arts. I’m seeing them everywhere, from the stage to indie films, in shelter mags and in the shops. The elephant is not new to the style scene. Iconic examples of the beast have been around a while. Here’s a quick look at select elephants  in the arts. Tomorrow I have a montage of elephants incorporated in decor, and on Wednesday, some cute pachyderms for sale. If you’re eager for an immediate glimpse of rooms and items, check out  “Trendlet Alert: Elephants” on The Inside Source.

Robert Klein Gallery
Didier Massard • “Elephant” • 2008dekaAnimals  “A Little Elephant” •  $18  •  Etsy

Jessica Biales •  “Elephants in Central Park” •  2009

Sketchbook  •  Lee Essex Doyle

ARTmonday: Jessica Biales Photo Collage

I just reconnected with a dear friend, Jessica Biales. Last we spoke, she was a single attorney in New York City. Multiple years, guys, and cities (even countries) later, she has a super husband, beautiful daughter, and has turned her passion for photography into a full-fledged pursuit.  Her photo collages, many aimed towards children, are playful but not babyish, with crisp images depicting whimsical images (calico elephants anyone?) in realistic settings. These are my favorites:

Elephants in Central Park, 2009
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Ducks in Central Park, 2009
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Train, 2008
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Flower Boats, 2008
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Lanterns, 2009
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Bunny in Tucket, 2008
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Duck and Birds on the Choptank, 2008
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Storm King, 2007
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

Bunnies in a Row, 2010
photo collage – archival digital c print (limited edition)

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