Elements of Design: Texture

Element of Texture: Non-Apparel/Fashion

 

 Boeing Gallery Downtown Chicago

Caption:  Actual Texture: The Boeing Gallery is one of a few outdoor exhibitions in Millennium Park, downtown Chicago, Ill. This particular piece is a contemporary sculpture from China.  This is an example of having a touch sensation regarding texture: intense convulsions of the shiny metal contrasting to the smooth black shadows.

Source: I took this picture last Christmas break (December 2009) while in downtown Chicago, Illinois

Caption: Implied Texture: This is a painting from the Harlem Renaissance. The painter is unknown however this is a great example of implied or visual texture because the painting looks smooth and somewhat translucent by the variation of colors, dark hue to a lighter hue. However, if you were to touch it, you would only feel the canvas texture and not the texture that you actually see.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Source: http://www.blessedheritage.com/files/QuickSiteImages/ArtDesign2.jpg

Archibald J. Motley (American, 1891-1981), Mending Socks, 1924, oil on canvas, Ackland Art Museum, U of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Caption: Implied Texture: This is a self-portrait of William Henry Johnson, a Harlem Renaissance painter, created in 1929. This self-portrait is located at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C.

Source http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/h/images/harlem_whjohnson_selfpor_lg.jpg

Caption: Implied texture: However, this one is quite different because the painting is so detailed that it looks as if it can be felt: The old woman’s orange knitted scarf and the smoothness of her off white blouse. Also, there is a contrast of texture from the rough cemented wall and the smoothness of the wooded cross and Jesus smooth skin texture.

Source: http://www.ackland.org/art/collection/contemporary/58.1.2801.html

Girl in a Red Dress, 1934, Charles Alston, oil on canvas, 26 x 22 inches, Copyright The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art : Harlem Renaissance

Caption: Implied texture: There is a uniformity of the rough texture of the dark skinned girl’s skin texture and the chalk board.

Source: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3347821867_c0188614c2.jpg

HIP High Intensity Pigments Color Truth Cream Eyeliner and HIP High Intensity Pigments Color Rich Cream Crayon, pearlescent effects, dual-purpose shadow and liner

Caption: Actual texture: In this advertisement you can see the comparison of texture and intense richness of hues of the Peacock feathers and the L’Oreal HIP’s eye shadows worn by actress Kerri Washington. This helps promote brand identity. The cosmetic line is implying that like a peacock’s smooth and rich color and texture of their feathers, they provide the same quality in their makeup.
Source: http://www.globalgiants.com/archives/2007/11/loreal_paris_in.html

Caption: Implied Texture: The bottle looks as if it is in the mist of fire however it is just waves and convulsions of sheer fabric. This advertisement promotes the brand identity by using expressive qualities via aesthetic experience. The backgrounds hues of red and yellow and the implied texture of flames implies that Beyonce’s Heat perfume’s sent will make  you  feel an arousal that will rise your body’s heat temperature.

Source: http://blog.jueperfume.com/w-content/uploads/2010/04/BeyonceHeatPerfume.jpg

Caption: Actual Texture: This is an Apple advertisement for Iphone Jungle. This is an example of actual texture due to that it is made of wallpaper. Although it is just a picture, if you were to feel the paper you would be able to feel the actual texture. Notice the smooth gold metallic color contrasted by the slight crimples in the paper.

Source: http://static.moblur.org/iphone-jungle.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-paper-texture_3709618088_f251a7f504.jpg

                                     Simply Drama Queen: HIP Blogger Party by L’Oreal Paris

Caption: Actual Texture: The hot chocolate’s smooth texture is similar to the fluffy marshmallows and the smooth texture of the porcelain china. In the background you can see the cupcake and also see a contrast in texture: the smooth icing, the crunchy sprinkles, and hard candy.

Source: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5FtJeDHU08/TJWySIm0X8I/AAAAAAAAAss/C-CUkjalcuE/s1600/marshmallow.jpg&imgrefurl=http://simply-dramaqueen.blogspot.com/2010/09/hip-blogger-party-by-loreal-paris.html&usg=__IbUBQbxftyly9n2BQkWnxYjnoaM=&h=720&w=540&sz=69&hl=en&start=7&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=AntK-yhyn_L-AM:&tbnh=140&tbnw=105&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dl%2527%2Boreal%2Bparis%2Bh.i.p.%2Beyeshadow%2Bads%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1

Caption: Actual Texture: Notice the texture of the models, Beyonce, swift looking hair is similar to the swift paint strokes above. There is an apparent contrast of texture in her shiny and smooth gloss to emphasize her intense hued eye shadow’s texture.

Source: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bwgreyscale.com/adimg12/adv_5993.JPG&imgrefurl=http://hibostylepicks.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/do-you-like-wine/&usg=__dVtJ0nh1pwBVVa2FVgxS9pJI1B4=&h=871&w=640&sz=206&hl=en&start=4&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=rh_FuifuUcccjM:&tbnh=146&tbnw=107&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dloreal%2Bhip%2Beyeshadow%2Bad%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1

 Element of Texture:Apparel/Fashion



Akira:Chicago 122 S. State St. Chicago, Ill

Caption: Actual Texture: I took this picture (Chuck Taylors sneakers) last year during 2009 Charismas break visiting my family in Chicago Illinois. December 2009. Akira is known for its unconventional, exclusive, and fashionable women’s and men’s footwear. Below is a link of the website that directs you to their fashion shows #AMAZING!

Akira Fashion Show 2010-http://www.akirachicago.com/

                                    Multicultural Fest in downtown Chicago, Ill: Summer 2010

Caption: Actual Texture. During this summer while visiting Chicago I went to a Multicultural Fest where each year Buyers would sell accessories, paintings, apparel, etc that they bought from different parts of the world like, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Egypt, etc. Some things were manufactured there and bought straight from the sellers in those parts of the country. There were also different types of food made from different parts of the world that you could buy as well.

Source: I took this picture during the summer of 2010.

                                   Fashion Designer- Naeem Kahn: Fall Fashion Week 2010

Caption: Actual Texture: embellished motorcycle jacket worn with a simple black dress and statement jewelry.

Source: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/new_york_fall_fashion_recap#35827

Caption: Actual Texture: Urban Outfitters hand bag: Notice the textural difference between the bracelets, the leather flap of the handbag, and the fur covering

Source: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/street_style_hm_soho#567431

                                   Fashion Designer-Ralph Lauren: Fall Fashion Week 2010

Caption: Actual Texture: created looks for First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyonce Knowles. “The fur bolero jacket, cashmere sweater and wool Jodhpur riding pants are a throwback to old world aristocracy.” Notice the simultaneous contrast of surface structure of the jacket, the sweater, and the pants.

Source: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/new_york_fall_fashion_recap#358291

Caption: Actual Texture: Weaved and suede oxford heels; grey hued cotton stocking.

Source: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/street_style_hm_soho#567331

Caption: Actual Texture: This is a great example of how Multi textural apparel can be! There are textures of pearls, buttons, pendants, chains, the leopard fur patch, the metal of the clasp of the purse, etc.

Source: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/street_style_hm_soho#567181

Fashion Designer -Louis Vuitton : Fleur de Jais bag

Caption: Actual Texture: Notice the texture of the black and grey flowered embroidery and the leather. The ground texture of the leather, the ordered arrangement of the LV symbols, and the décor increases the complexity and indeterminacy of the bag.

Source: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/essence_womens_conference#559281

                               Fashion Designer- Diane von Furstenberg:Fashion Week 2010

Caption: Actual Texture: leaf shaped pieces of fabric, woven cardigan jacket, and shrug scarf .There is a low contrast in visual weight of the dress versus the high visual weight of the cardigan. Also, notice the different surface structures of fabrics.

Source : http://photos.essence.com/galleries/new_york_fall_fashion_recap#358531

                                    Fashion Designer- Dennis Basso: Fashion Week 2010:

          sells his creations to members of high societym and hip hop stars.

Caption: Actual Texture: smooth textured black shift dress and fur fox coat.

Source : http://photos.essence.com/galleries/new_york_fall_fashion_recap#358601