Abstract Art

When I told my close friend that my next blog post would revolve around my abstract art inspired dress her reply was “Abstract art?  You mean when someone just gets a brush and strokes a few colours here and there without any real meaning?”

Well, needless to say abstract art is not everyone’s cup of tea!  Before I go any further I want to provide you with the definition of what abstract art is so that you have a better understanding of its meaning and purpose from an artists perspective:

Abstract Art is art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.

As the famous saying goes “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. I think the same concept can be applied to the observation of any form of abstract art.  In my case, I like the idea of being drawn to and lost in a particular painting that in some strange way offers me peace and calmness.

One of my first major art investment purchases was this abstract canvas painting from a local art boutique (picture below).  I wake up to this painting every morning and it’s something I never get tired of starring at. 

 “In the process of making a painting in an abstract way, the painter is in search of a reality. Not one of realistic objects, but of the complete end result. The painting is experienced as a whole, and must evoke in the painter the absolute conviction that this is how it should be and no other way.” - Paul Burlin

Silk Abstract Dress: Le Chateau

Love Ring: Downtown Boutique

Jewel Cuff Bracelet: Winners 

Pony Leather Shoes: Joe Fresh Runway Collection 2012
Nude Lipstick: LA Girl in the colour Forbidden Love 

  

Those who have ever gone shopping with me know that when I walk into any clothing store/boutique I literally scan the shop within minutes and gravitate towards items that speak to me.  I have often had friends and family that know my taste and style say “that is such a Gagan dress!”   

When I saw this abstract print inspired silk dress and tried it on I literally felt like I was walking around wearing a piece of beautiful art. 

With a statement dress like this you obviously need to pair it with statement jewellery pieces that are classy but not over the top since the dress is really the focal point of the outfit.  For this look I went with gold jewellery pieces and for the shoes I chose these AMAZING brown pony leather shoes from the Joe Fresh Runway collection.

Style Tip:  Personally I love the look of loose flowly dresses like the one I am wearing here. But if you are planning to go out and take pictures I recommend ALWAYS accessorizing it with a belt.  The reason being adding a belt cinches your waste line and accentuates your curves, without it you may look like you are lost in the dress and appear wider than you actually are.