This is my entry for The Three Muses challenge this week - the theme being Charlie Chaplin. About 35 years ago - just after college my husband and I went to a Chaplin film festival at UC Berkeley ( a tye-dyed and long haired pair!) , and one of the films that really hit me was "Modern Times " made in 1936. It was Chaplin's last "silent" film - despite (talkies) already in full force and it became his social commentary on the ill effects of machination in modern society- (the silent film being a bit of a hold-back to the more modern films with sound). Giant cogwheels and a tiny Charlie represented what he believed to be a scarry -yet funny prospective future! This is a digital collage I made that sort of represents the old and the new in respect to the sentiments the film left me with. An ominous machine in the foreground and a smaller/shadow of Charlie behind. I added a fibre/coffee-stained look to this piece for a bit of ageing.
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You've captured the mood of that movie so well...and in a thing of beauty...
ReplyDeleteWell, i hope that every one will enlarge your digital piece Lori. It is more than worth !!
ReplyDeleteNice to read your personal memories about Charlie !
And a big BRAVOOOO for your amazing entrie.
Wow, this is wonderful .
ReplyDeleteComposition and colors are fantastic and depicts this film perfectly.
Louise
Lori, this is amazing work and a wonderful tribute piece too. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful memories! Hugs, Terri
ReplyDeleteLori - your work is always stunning but I have to say this one is special. I love the way you have illustrated the idea of his movie. "Modern Times". I love the colour and the texture and the message. Fantastic. I also enjoyed your story of your visit to the Charlie Chaplin film festival.
ReplyDeleteSomeone gave me a Chaplin movie collection on DVD and it has been sitting there for months. I think I am inspired to spend some time reminiscing.
I have recently been discussing with Marie and Bev the merits of telling the 'story' behind a piece of art, and here you go demonstrating how special a piece of art becomes when you do just that. This, then, is a very special piece, full of colour and texture, and memories. Lori you deserve applause, and you shall have them.
ReplyDeleteExcellent entry! And more comments to come-- after working hours!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Juli
Fantastic piece, Lori!
ReplyDeleteThat would be so cool to go to a film festival!! great artwork and tea technique
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute to a great movie and a great man! Lori, your artwork is awesome, I love all the details and colours, and especially the fabric-like texture. Fine piece!
ReplyDeletejust LOVE it!!! fantastic piece!!!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your creation, Lori. It`s exquisite. Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation of the movie, Lori, superb art!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteLori- I love the imagery you have used here, how artfully done, the coloring, and the Jokerman font (quiet insight). Wish I could have seen you both in your tie-dye attire! Christen
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and fantastic, Lori! Somehow I missed your entry when I went through them on Three Muses. This is incredible.
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