'Rene Gruau created some of the most instantly recognisable and enduring fashion and beauty images of the 20th century. His iconic illustrations defined an era, capturing a new mood of post-war modernity and optimism. His Bold lines and fluid style, simple flat planes of colour and daring use of negative space set a new graphic style and influenced a generation of illustrators.'
Yesterday I visited the Dior illustrated, Rene Gruau exhibition at Somerset House. It's the same gallery as the Show studio exhibition that I visited last year but the space was used in a very different style.
It was open plan and in quite a small narrow space with the illustrations arranged on the walls.
The lighting was quite dim in comparison to other exhibitions I have been to with no natural sunlight but this worked really well in setting an appropriate mood.
The work was arranged by date starting with some more early illustrations.
This exhibition will be a likely vehicle of inspiration for my draping book when it comes to my own illustrations. I especially was inspired by the silhouette and negative space.
It was open plan and in quite a small narrow space with the illustrations arranged on the walls.
The lighting was quite dim in comparison to other exhibitions I have been to with no natural sunlight but this worked really well in setting an appropriate mood.
The work was arranged by date starting with some more early illustrations.
This exhibition will be a likely vehicle of inspiration for my draping book when it comes to my own illustrations. I especially was inspired by the silhouette and negative space.
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