Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Stitched Portraits: Merce Cunningham

A pioneer in dance as movement, movement as dance. Lifelong partner to John Cage, together they made groundbreaking and original works of art. He was a hero of mine and I was lucky enough to see his final piece, Nearly Ninety, performed just months prior to his death.

Although his legacy plan included the end of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, his influence will continue to live on through his extensive body of work.

Plus, with dance moves like these, how could anyone forget such a free soul?

Unmarred by expectation, Merce Cunningham:


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  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    uau such a drawing line!!! really like your work. grace for that. U also stich in the back with colours?? or is paint?

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    1. rickyApril 20, 2012 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you!!! The back is marker on paper... layers make it... *.:.*

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  2. Katie ArrantsApril 19, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    is merce for sale? sorry for writing in your comment line, but I wasn't sure how else to reach you. i love this piece.

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    1. rickyApril 20, 2012 at 7:15 AM

      I'd like to talk to you more about this. I've added my e-mail to my profile. Send me a message there! Thanks for your interest!

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