Painted Ladies (and Men) at the Gibbes
Posted on March 21, 2011
Over the weekend, I was nursing some flu-like symptoms with quality couch time watching a Creative Live photo workshop. (Bambi Cantrell shared so much knowledge!) The last segment of her posing workshop included a model wearing a little body paint, which reminded me I hadn’t yet blogged about this fun February fete at the Gibbes Museum.
I had so much fun documenting this Society 1858 party for the Gibbes Museum! A dozen lovely models were paired with as many local artists who interpreted works from a current exhibit onto these moving canvases for a fantastic runway show in the museum’s largest gallery. Hundreds of partygoers applauded those who braved the catwalk while Charleston’s favorite glamazon and brainchild of Charleston Fashion Week, Ayoka Lucas, emceed the show. Later, guests enjoyed tasty cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres provided by Summerville’s five-star gem, The Woodlands.
Tags: Ayoka Lucas, Carolina Photosmith, Charleston photographer, Flirting with Art, Gibbes Museum, Jennifer H. Smith, painted models, runway show, Society 1858, The Woodlands in Summerville
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Talk about a a unique photo op! Great work!
Whoa! I thought I’d seen these, but I guess not.
So cool!
I love that you got the behind-the-scenes action of the actual painting.
What a fun event! Awesome images!
Neat concept for a show! Great behind the scenes coverage
Woah, woah, WOAH! That’s a lot of craziness going on in one room! Love to see your perspective on it!
That is some crazy stuff. WOuld be really cool to photograph. Great job!
wow… what an awesome event! and what cool idea! love it!
Joelene, they had to be patient. The painting started several hours before the runway show, so snacks and hydration were minimal.
Wonderful photos! Loved seeing it all. Thank you for posting!
Wow! These models are patient and brave! You captured some great behind the scenes stuff! The Grape eater is too funny!