Wednesday, December 30, 2009

who is maggie?

"bookworms never go to bed alone" is a mixed media art exhibition by new zealand photographer/illustrator kelly thompson. it was launched on july 2 - july 19 by gorker gallery located in melbourne, australia.

'bookworms never go to bed alone' evokes memories of those old schoolyard days, being called names like four eyes, freckle face, surfboard, etc... and the wonderful irony of getting older and growing into that beautiful 'alternative' geeky swan.

MAGGIE by kelly thompson
i was particularly intrigued by this illustration because it truly depicts the message of the entire collection. the eyeglasses clearly portrays nerds, and how they lack social skills (ergo covered face). on the other hand, the breasts/body figure, and the stripping of the shirt, represents the ironic transformation into that "beautiful geeky swan".

what brought back my attention to maggie is that i just discovered the other day who maggie really is. little did i know, maggie is ana cuba, a photographer from barcelona, spain!

4 comments:

KAT said...

hehe she sure is, how could I resist drawing such a hot babe

Martin said...

indeed, quite the eye candy. so when can you start drawing me? how does it work? if it's ok, you could just add me behind maggie haha helping her lift her shirt lol

KAT said...

hmmm possibly an idea for my next show? haha

Martin said...

"bed adventures with maggie and martin" yes? haha