tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post692984254236786160..comments2024-03-26T16:11:44.515-04:00Comments on All Things Ruffnerian, a Design Blog and More: Illustrator Ivan BilibinMark D. Ruffnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-62877402712103813772010-10-23T10:14:48.957-04:002010-10-23T10:14:48.957-04:00I am very interested to learn of Bilibin. Some of...I am very interested to learn of Bilibin. Some of this work reminds me of medieval tapestry. It is exceptionally rich and detailed, but I would assume it became bolder, simpler, and more geometric as he approached the Art Deco era. He is a brilliant colourist as well. He has so many gradations, and they look exceptionally well together. <br /><br />When I look at this sort of brilliant talent, I cannot help but think how much skill and expertise is evident compared with a chrome bear by Koons, streaks of paint by Rothko, or a wrapped bridge by Christo. In cases like this where the work of Bilibin is contrasted with a modern artist, I always think perhaps we are being duped like the emperor with his new (invisible) clothes.<br /><br />When I look at the beauty of his bookplates, I think I would have liked to have him design a personal cipher for a signet ring.Square with Flairhttp://squarewithflair.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com