R.e.s.p.e.c.t Goes To Erte & Bakst

Well as my Personal Project for Critical Practices is near; it's time to think of what I am interested/influenced in. I have always been amazed of the beautiful and the sublime illustrations from the wonderful individuals of Leon Bakst and Erte. They are legends, heroes, and in fact should be worshipped. It was them, who, have influenced the way we see theatre today.  In case you are wondering 'who the hell are they?' Once you see for yourself, you will understand what I'm talking about...

(ERTE) Oriental Costume for the Folies-Bergere - 1920.
A good idea for me to add stylish borders around the design to enhance the
painting, but to also understand the cultural needs.

(ERTE) Water; for a show at the Bal Tabarin - 1937.

 

(ERTE) Snob; for the Ballet Le Bal de L'Opera at the Bal Tabarin - 1939.
This image reflects on the Cosume designs of Pantomime today.

(ERTE) Italian Singer; for the Opera Capriccio at the Opera-Comique in Paris - 1957.

(BAKST) Set design for the Ballet Scheherazade - 1910.
This blew me away when I saw this, never known to have seen any other set designer
to have done this.

(BAKST) Costume design; Beotienne for the ballet Narcisse - 1911

(BAKST) Costume design; Le Faune for the ballet of Claude Debussy - 1912.
One of the most common works that you will see produced by Bakst

                         


(BAKST) Costume design; Le Tsarevitch Ivan for the ballet d'Igor Stravinski, L 'Oiseau de Feu - 1913.
Heavily detailed design which suggests to me that Bakst spent hours and hours
creating this piece. There is much to look at and could stare at it until time goes.



Proud to present Sir Leon Bakst.

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(ERTE) Pierrot; for the Ballet Le Bal de l'Opera at the Bal Tabarin in Paris - 1937.



(ERTE) Parrot; for the Ballet Paradise at the Bal Tabarin - 1938.