Mats Gustafson Book

In this exquisite book the watercolors and collages of mats gustafson replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of dior.

Mats gustafson book.

Books by mats gustafson all formats paperback hardcover sort by. Mats gustafson is a swedish artist and fashion illustrator in his watercolors and paper cut outs his hallmark style is the simple use of silhouette shapes and muted palettes. Mats gustafson is a genius. His subtle elegant works can be seen in advertisements and articles for tiffany co vogue and the new yorker though most popularly for dior in addition to his drawings of archival dior designs a collaboration.

Dior by mats gustafson a new book from rizzoli features his paintings from 25 dior collections as well as studies from the archives wall street journal a rendering of the 2012 to 2017 collections in sumptuous watercolor and collage. Poorly curated way too thin sadly incomplete. This book let however does not give justice to his vast collection of work. More buying choices 60 00.

While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s. While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s. 1951 is an artist and illustrator working in watercolor and pastel media. Free shipping on qualifying offers.

We can only hope that one day a more extensive and better produced summary of his artistic genius will be released. His work has appeared in vogue marie claire the new york times interview and the. Mats gustafson swedish b. By mats gustafson hardcover.

In this exquisite book the watercolors and collages of mats gustafson replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of dior. In the age of facebook live it s a lo fi visual delight. Born in sweden mats gustafson began a career in fashion illustration at the end of the 70s and became pre eminent in that sphere during the 80s when his pared down watercolor depictions were in demand by all the leading fashion houses and fashion publishers. While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s.