Robert Lee Morris: The Power of Jewelry
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.87 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810949547 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"RLM : The Man of Many Metals" according to TobyJae. Paper & ink sculpted into an enclosed space worthy of the art contained within. To know his design style is to love it. This book is beautifully designed and exceptionally photographed. It was wonderful to see his early designs in groupings and adorning his unique display mannequins. It was interesting to read about his background both personal and professional. The size makes it a great coffee table book!. Robert Lee Morris - Innovative and Prolific Jewelry Designer In a world of cookie cutter jewelry where factories manufacture the latest trendy piece, thank goodness there is Robert Lee Morris. RLM is a very spiritual designer who is attuned to nature, human sensuality and an unending stream of creativity. I have never been to his studio in Soho, NYC. But I do buy his stunning silver jewelry on QVC. Whenever he is on tv, he presents pieces that are not only unique in. "Love this book" according to Katmandew. Lovely book, wonderful pictures. I simply adore RLM and in this book you learn about him and his inspirations as a jeweler and metalsmith. His early work is stunning, I especially love the armor! A wonderful addition to any library.
Morris’s fans will appreciate this careful history, but readers unfamiliar with his designs may find themselves skipping pages to stare at the large, full-color photos of his smooth knuckle rings, gently bulging necklaces, mesh belts, herringbone collars and sensual bracelets. Though his book contains asides on his marriage, his travels and his study of shamanism, it centers mostly on the origins of his signature creations, the development of the "designer jewelry" consumer niche in the 1970s and ’80s, and the way he managed his brand "as if it were a wild horse in a rodeo." Morris now designs up to 10 jewelry collections a year, and though the name-dropping can be a bit heavy-handed in spots, his memoir is full of friendly advice for young artists. In this coffee-table book cum memoir, Morris explains "how he grew from a self-taught jewelry designer to a recognizable brand name in such a relatively s
Morris, a jewelry designer who has worked with designers that include Calvin Klein and Donna Karan and created one-of-a-kind pieces worn by celebrities such as Madonna, Ozzie Osbourne, and Oprah, has written a memoir of his life, travels, and creations. The volume, which is oversized at 11.25x11.25, contains some photos of Morris, his family, and
. Robert Lee Morris, a leading designer of jewelry and body ornament, is known for his one-of-a-kind pieces as well as his collaborations with such designers as Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, and Donna Karan. He has received the Coty Award and two Council of Fashion Designers of America awards