inspirations

Inspiration: Jose Guadalupe Posada, Mexican Calveras Printmaker

in artwork / inspiration / inspirations / sherrie thai / www.shaireproductions.com September 3, 2011

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Posada's Calavera Catrina, Dapper Skeleton

Posada's Skeleton World War

Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) was an extraordinary Mexican printmaker known mainly for his calaveras (skull/skeleton) pieces. He created a wide range of subjects, making his artwork accessible to the masses through the print medium. Posada infused culture and politics into his works, influencing many others such as Diego Rivera.

Inspiration: Eyvind Earle’s Beautiful Landscapes

in fine art / inspirations / shaire productions / sherrie thai / www.shaireproductions.com November 11, 2010

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Fog Enshrouded

I have long been a fan of Eyvind Earle’s beautiful serigraphs. Whenever Christmas nears, I remember the stylish work of Eyvind, as his holiday cards are quite celebrated. His serigraphs are reminiscent of old Japanese woodblock prints in its composition and use of blue hues. More about him here

Inspiration: Kai Regan, Urban Photographer

in inspiration / inspirations / photo / photograph / photography December 4, 2008

Kai Regan Apple iPod

Kai Regan Slum Village

Kai Regan is an immense and inspirational photographer. Like many commercial artists, his photo content and style ranges to coincide with different clients and audiences–from pristine imagery to gritty urban scenes. He can be this generation’s Richard Avedon. Kai’s portraits, lifestyle photography, and digital compositions (like the iPod ads, enlisting the talents of Rocket Studio) is a documentary of urban existence.

Inspirations: Art & Life

in documentary photographer / Hip Hop / inspirations / shaire productions / shaireproductions / sherrie thai June 11, 2008

I became inspired today by two very different artists. In Talib Kweli’s “Listen” music video, the urban art of Kofie is incorporated as motion graphics. The video is a few years old, but the artwork is still hip and vibrant. Kofie’s work is very deliberate, yet expressionistic. Hip hop has created a platform for a global youth culture and it’s always fascinating to see different art-forms merge.

Another inspiration was seeing the film “War Photographer” and being exposed to the deeply moving documentary photography of James Nachtwey. He braves the battlefields and streets to capture the human condition and the stories behind them. His photos are morbidly beautiful and intimate–art with a conscience.

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