Superior Seniors

Friday, November 12, 2010

I find myself frequently, regularly, associating my own actions with those of an older generation. Let's just say I have more than a few grandmotherly qualities (5 o'clock, Let's eat dinner! 10 o'clock, Let's get in bed! Oh dear, look at the price on that cereal! etc...).

But what's so bad about that? There are some amazing older ladies out there.

It'll be great as a wacky old gran.

These thoughts entered my mind when I came across this image of Eleanor Lambert.

(check out this New York Times piece on the comeback of the turban.)

Another example:

Iris Apfel. What a hoot!

You must be awesome if you have a whole show focused on your wardrobe.

Gunta Stölzl: Weaver Extraordinaire

Sunday, November 7, 2010

1897 - Born in Munich as Adelgunde Stölzl. Keeps diaries from 1911 onward with entries about friendships, mountaineering and discussions of novels and philosophical readings. Her father, teacher and school director, recognizes and furthers her talents.

1917-18 - Serves in World War I as voluntary Red Cross nurse

1919 - Begins studies at the Bauhaus in Weimar in autumn.

Jacquard wall hanging "5 Chöre"

"Slit Tapestry Red/Green"

I want these wall hanging. The pattern juxtapositions are brilliant. It blows my mind to think about the time when this was made... the scenery, the world happenings...