Jason Moorer- Post 8: Stewart Mader and Daily Drawing

I found this artist on Gawkerartist.com, a site I love because almost all of the spotlighted artists are contemporary and working today. Stewart Mader is a photographer who captures high-rises and skyscrapers mainly in New York. There seems to be a lot of emphasis on formal qualities, and the architecture is given a whole new appreciation once Mader documents them through photography. Most of the buildings are from the 20^th century. This is a quote I like from him;

“The “view from the elevator” metaphorically speaking, represents the idea of a broad, expansive view from a perspective high above the din of everyday life.

My drawing this week is a study if you will for the next assignment. While looking through ELLE Décor or VOGUE Living, I’ve found this obsession with designer-brand furniture and accent pieces, with emphasis on the display of the company’s logo. It’s such a “nouveau riche” thing to have like Versace dinnerware and Gucci glasses for drinking- I feel like this is a 21^st century thing as well.

Below are Fendi pillows.