STPI Picasso exhibit woman with a hat multicolor - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Art Highlight/In {Singapore}: Picasso’s Creative Process and Lithographs at STPI

July 2, 2013

What do you think of when you think about Pablo Picasso?

I think about Guernica and those funky Cubist pieces.

I frankly didn’t know that much about his work, but was happy to learn more about this influential artist.  I was lucky enough to attend a guided tour of the exhibit “The Mystery of Picasso’s Creative Process: the Art of Printmaking” and wanted to share this experience with you.
STPI guide and Lady with a Hat - saved by Chic n Cheap Living STPI Picasso exhibit row of Litographs - saved by Chic n Cheap Living Here are a few fun facts:

  • Picasso didn’t sign all of his works, especially the pieces he kept for himself (hey I knew I drew this! Why do I have to sign it?!)
  • Several of Picasso’s lithographs are almost a backwards progression – a realistic bull is first designed , but evolves into a very abstract bull
  • Lithography was a new and fascinating medium for Picasso because he could adjust the lithograph plates and the art itself could evolve
  • Picasso didn’t title all of his works so some lithograph prints from the same series may have two different names!
  • Linocuts are similar to lithographs, but are actually cut plates from linoleum

At first, I thought this was Picasso in a wheel chair. But he is painting from a rocking chair (unsteady, but probably comfortable!)
STPI Picasso exhibit artist painting by David Douglas Duncan - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

I was really fascinated by how his prints evolved.
Picasso bull GIF by Chic n Cheap Living STPI Picasso exhibit Two Nudes progression - saved by Chic n Cheap Living STPI Picasso exhibit Two Nudes final - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

I love all of the color in this portrait of his wife, Jacqueline Roque “Lady with a Hat”.  Does this represent all of the passion and love he felt for her? It also shows he he experimented and layered in different colors as his ideas evolved (though the nose was always yellow).
STPI Picasso exhibit woman with a hat yellow - saved by Chic n Cheap Living STPI Picasso exhibit woman with a hat multicolor - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Some of the plates used were also displayed so you can see how a plate translated to the final piece.
STPI Picasso exhibit litograph- saved by Chic n Cheap Living STPI Picasso exhibit litograph print- saved by Chic n Cheap Living
It was really interesting to see the etching in linoleum.
STPI Picasso exhibit woman with a hat Linocut - saved by Chic n Cheap Living STPI Picasso exhibit woman with a hat Linocut macro - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

I liked exploring STPI itself (Singapore Tyler Print Institute), which celebrates contemporary art in print and paper. They also have artists in residence and superior paper making facilities as well as staff to assist artists in creating new work.
STPI workshop- saved by Chic n Cheap Living

P.S. Aren’t those wedges crazy for an art gallery stroll?  But hey, if you can work it, work it.
STPI Picasso exhibit patrons- saved by Chic n Cheap Living

The Picasso exhibit runs through 24 August and admission is free!

SINGAPORE TYLER PRINT INSTITUTE
41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236

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  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog July 2, 2013 at 03:22

    His creations did evolve. That is so amazing. I didn’t know that about his works. Learned something new! Thanks girl.

  • Blond Duck July 2, 2013 at 08:02

    That’s so cool. I read that Picasso learned drawing by copying famous works over and over.

  • KizzyDoll July 2, 2013 at 08:35

    I love Picasso…one of my favourites 🙂 I loved his way of creating. This was super, I would have loved to have been there :)) xx

  • Cafe Fashionista July 2, 2013 at 08:35

    Haha! I LOVE those wedges – the architectural aesthetic is so perf for the artistic setting! 😀

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 2, 2013 at 11:16

      Those wedges really were awesome! Of course I had to take a picture of them!

  • lyddiegal July 2, 2013 at 15:28

    I love it when you actually get to learn about what you are seeing and have something to take away from the experience. it makes it far more memorable than if you just wandered through the muesuem on your own.

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 2, 2013 at 20:36

      Lydia, I thought the same thing! You really do learn so much more when you are hearing about it from an expert as opposed to just wandering into an exhibit (what I usually do!)

  • drollgirl July 2, 2013 at 16:11

    i am so glad you loved the exhibition! picasso is one of the most prolific artists EVER! it is staggering to learn how much art he produced. seriously! so much! and so much of it is so great.

    years ago i took a printmaking class. the lino cut process was one of my favorites. we had linoleum boards that we ironed to make them soft. and then we cut in to them with a blade. when the linoleum is warm and soft, it is easy to cut — like a hot knife in butter. it was fun. really, really fun. part of me would like to try it again!

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living July 2, 2013 at 20:39

      Yes it was so cool to learn more about Picasso’s range of work.
      That is so cool that you have done linocut art! I had never heard of it before going to this exhibit!
      You have a great creative eye and I bet you’d produce some cool work. I hope you get to another linocut class!

  • Elly @ Caribbean Living July 2, 2013 at 19:51

    Wow this exhibition looks fantastic! Thanks for the heads up, I must head over while it’s still on, love a bit of Picasso.

  • elle sees July 2, 2013 at 23:24

    ahhh! i was hoping you’d share this. thank you!!

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