Described as a "painter, diarist, dancer, eccentric, tattooist, animal magnet and vagabond muse" Vali Myers certainly appears to be a truely fascinating woman.
Myers has been an inspiration to many including the exceptionally talented Emma Summerton who shot a Myers style editorial for Vogue Italia in February 2010 (featured above).
I fell in love when I saw these, they're a visual feast, the rich colours and textures are especially delish! And as I'm sure you all know, I'm a sucker for a red head.
Then there is Vali's art. Wow. Just wow. Her exquisitely detailed work is magical and dreamlike with just the right amount of attitude.
Born in 1930 she was well ahead of her time.
I'm off to see if I can find myself a copy of her memoir.
I just bought that Harper's Bazaar! (Did you get the free mustard-coloured journal?) I'm going to have to read this article properly and find out more about this lady.
ReplyDeleteLydia x
woa! Cool hair! :)
ReplyDeletegreat collection of images! i love the style - very inspiring :) i also LOVE your cowl/scarf in the post below ..super cute !
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! The colours are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting article, will have to have a search to see if I can find this!
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Thanks for the inspiration, I love the bold colours in the editorial, it all looks so fresh.
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This spread is beautiful! Took a minute to look around and u have a really cool site here. I added you thru Google Friend Connect..maybe we can follow each other? I just started my blog 4 months ago about travel and design and I would appreciate the support so, so much!.. I want to make it a place where people can come for inspiration and escape. Please come visit soon and hopefully you like it enough to follow along also :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you and have a beautiful day!
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OMG! That's so incredible.
ReplyDeleteRealy inspiring, girl.
Another great post from you...
Keep sharing information and art. <3
bisou.