Stands as a stellar testament to Doug Meyer’s unique blend of pop sensibility and object-based design. This compelling cardboard and paint sculpture serves as a witty, stylized homage to the legendary American fashion designer Halston, capturing his definitive New York sophistication through an elongated black silhouette holding a signature cigarette. Constructed with an honest, almost brutalist approach to everyday materials, the unique piece combines hand-cut cardboard, acrylic paint, pencil marks, and raw industrial hardware like exposed screws and bolts. This physical artwork delivers substantial narrative weight and acts as an exceptional acquisition that appreciate the historical intersections of fashion and contemporary art.
This artwork is a striking three-dimensional cut-out sculpture of a figure, skillfully crafted with a minimalistic yet captivating design. The subject is depicted in a full-body silhouette, clad in a sleek, black ensemble that accentuates its tall, slender form. Positioned confidently on a simple, angular white base, the figure holds a cigarette, adding an intriguing layer of character and narrative. The stark contrast between the monochrome attire and the light background enhances its bold presence. Its flat, illustrative style juxtaposed with the physical depth of the cut-out form invites viewers to explore the intersection of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. This piece effectively merges simplicity with sophistication, creating a unique visual statement that captures attention with its enigmatic, modern aesthetic.
Purchase this original cardboard and paint sculpture by Doug Meyer online through the The Art Design Project gallery.
Cardboard and Paint Sculpture - Halston at Olympic Tower, 2016. By Doug Meyer
Doug Meyer
Halston at Olympic Tower / From the Heroes Tour, 2016
Cardboard, paint, pencil, screw, and bolt height 12" base with 9' inches
Dimensions: 12 H x 9 W x 3 D in.
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Doug Meyer Studio is located in New York City. Doug Meyer is a designer and artist who began his preoccupation and experimentation with materiality and color back in 1970 when he created an art studio in his parent’s basement. He worked with the legendary art dealer, Holly Solomon, as his first job out of Parson’s School of Design. Holly taught him that interiors could become livable works of art. His widely published iconic color saturated interiors have earned him a reputation as a master colorist in the industry. What influences Meyer’s interiors is combining disparate pieces and making them work in the most perfect and odd way. Meyer’s early training and dealing in 20th-century furniture and design has given him an appreciation and understanding of design that creates balanced and memorable spaces. He has worked across a wide range of disciplines, creating everything from site-specific spaces, curating and designing– museum exhibitions, editor-at-large for art and design magazines, designing home products and a soon to be released unique and limited edition of art objects.
