Сегодня мы расскажем о прекрасной коллекции кукол Светланы Геворкян “VOGUE VINTAGE”

«Светлана взялась за трудную задачу – “оживить” культовые обложки журнала “VOGUE”, нарисованные Джорджем Планком. И ей это великолепно удалось!» – Testimonial by fashion historian Tatiana Nagorskikh.

Журнал VOGUE – одно из наиболее авторитетных изданий в мире моды. Основанное в 1891 году Артуром Тюрнюром, издание было рассчитано на состоятельных нью-йоркцев. На заре своей истории еженедельник состоял из 16 страниц и был высокохудожественно оформлен. Журнал рассказывал о жизни общества, моде и стиле.

At the beginning of the 20th century.

At the beginning of the 20th century the art of photography had not yet reached its heights. The masterpieces of Parisian couturiers were preserved by fashion illustrators-artists. They gave the painted image expressiveness and charm.

Georges Lepage, Helen Dryden, George Wolf Plank, Georges Barbier and Hertje have all appeared in the pages of VOGUE.

Over time, the illustrations on magazine covers were superseded by photography. Many styles have changed, but to this day the exquisite drawings of that era are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for creative people.

Автор говорит о коллекции “VOGUE VINTAGE”:

The collection was inspired by the illustrations of the magnificent George Wolfe Plank. This famous American artist (George Wolfe Plank, 1883-1965), was well known for his work with Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. He succeeded in conveying opulent and numerous clothing details in concise subjects. Plank was described by his contemporaries as having an enchanting, whimsical and unbelievable eye for fashion.

“VOGUE VINTAGE Июль 1914 г.”, Размер 50*40, папье-маше, LaDoll, шёлк, бархат, винтажный плюш, ручная вышивка.

After choosing from the many splendid illustrations those that were particularly awe-inspiring, I set to work.

I had to solve several problems: choose the materials for the compositions, think about the technical side, decide on the construction of the furniture and the Peacock.

Because of the unique shape, it was decided to make the couch myself. There was no way for craftsmen specialising in furniture miniatures to buy something like this.

Cardboard, glue, paper, papier-mache, many hours of design thinking and even more time to realise it made the couch identical to the one depicted by George Plank on the magazine cover.

“VOGUE VINTAGE ноябрь 1911г”, 55×40см, папье-маше, LaDoll, шёлк, фатин, ручная вышивка.

I created the entire sculptural part of the work at the same time. I wanted to replicate the historical illustrations as closely as possible.

With the peacock rider, on the other hand, I took some liberties with the image. Changing the pose of the heroine allowed me to emphasise the dress. There were more opportunities to expose the composition itself.

It was decided to cut the peacock out of foam plastic, followed by the use of glued Kraft paper.

After dealing with the sculptural and technical part of the work, I plunged into filling the image. Here I used vintage and modern fabrics, braid, beads and ribbons. I enjoyed embroidering with thread and beads, dyeing fabrics, painting silk, weaving cords, decorating with craquelure and gilding. All these are just a small part of the decorative techniques I was able to use to create the characters.

Работа над “VOGUE VINTAGE” заняла у меня 6 месяцев. Коллекция была представлена на выставке “Искусство куклы” проходившей в Гостином дворе, в декабре этого года. Публика и специалисты её прекрасно встретили.

“VOGUE VINTAGE april 1915”, 53 см, Ia doll, шелк

Svetlana talks about herself:

I was born, live and work in the town of Khimki near Moscow. Married, mother of two children, three cats and two dogs.

I studied at a children's art school. My love of arts and crafts determined my choice of career as a jeweller.

Subsequently, I plunged headlong into the world of art dolls. This is where my knowledge and skills in arts and crafts came in handy.

I am convinced that a craftsman just needs to constantly learn new techniques and improve his skills. Today I am studying at a youth sculpture studio, studying the history of art and costume and their influence on people. I attend a large number of lectures and master classes.

Являюсь постоянным участником международных выставок и конкурсов: “MoscowFair “, “Весенний Бал Кукол”, “Международный Салон Авторских Кукол на Тишинке”, “Искусство куклы”, “Панна doll’я”, “Золотые Руки России”.

Member of the Union of Decorative and Applied Art Artists (UCAA)

Лауреат международного конкурса “Парфюм”

Одна из организаторов конкурса ТСХ ДПИ “Давайте потанцуем”.

За оду из работ коллекции (VOGUE VINTAGE april 1915) получила главную премию международного кукольного сообщества – ” Пандора Платинум”.

Materials for the publication are provided by the author of the puppets, Svetlana Gevorkyan.

The author of the article is Tatiana Kalinina.