Arlene Shechet: Skirts GR020 lifted by the bitter freshness

lifted by the bitter freshness of geranium and yerba mate

this clean trouser-inspired style features a straight leg and mid rise for a timeless look

dreams and the subconscious as sources of artistic inspiration

juxtaposing rigidity and softness

” – Anna Wintour Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz’s surprising account of her encounters with fashion over five decades

Arlene Shechet: Skirts GR020 lifted by the bitter freshnessThis volume brings together more than a dozen of New Yorkbased artist Arlene Shechets (born 1951) most recent sculptures, colorful engrossing assemblages in wood, clay and bronze, include large scale works and a monumental outdoor piece. Though her works appear effortless and forgiving of imperfections, they are the products of an intuitive and technically fastidious approach, involving casting, painting, firing, carving, stacking, undoing and redoing