Niki de Sainte Phalle at Garfield Park

By bgallagher written 2/2/08 8:03 AM, published 2/5/08 9:44 AM

A couple of people expressed an interest in seeing the color version of my previous post, so I thought I would put it up today along with some others. All these were taken at Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago which featured an exhibition of her work incorporated into there usual exhibits.

These are good examples of the rotund, voluptuous figures she is known for. Interestingly, Ms. Sainte Phalle was a fashion model in her youth and remained quite slender through her life.
The conservatory also has fine collection of exotic plants.

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KARA 2/2/08 9:12 AM

i love these statues!!

- kara
Lidljo 2/2/08 10:19 AM

I love the bright colors in these figures and also the action seen in them.

- Flowers are happiness...
bullshoalsview 2/2/08 10:31 AM

I like these in color better than your BW shot..... the color is so vivid, it just pops! To me, if the color is the most significant element in what you are shooting, it is usually a better shot than converting it to BW where it will lose that punch, if that makes sense! Thanks for showing us!

- Run Bubba Run!
msjudi 2/2/08 11:15 AM

I LOVE all the sculptures.... well posed , beautiful vibrant colors and none of them look like barbie! awesome... Great set...

- Smile ; )
Ashton 2/2/08 12:19 PM

Like tidal dance and romp! Neat set thanks for sharing!

- Say...CHEESE
boyhidingintree 2/2/08 12:57 PM

I agree with BSV, colour is the perfect choice for these! Really like "Lover's Toast". Fun set!
BEARPHOTO 2/2/08 1:08 PM

Great fun and colorful sculptures. Jugs is too funny.
bugaboo 2/2/08 5:41 PM

I am going to have to find my way up there, great set!
andreaeagle 2/3/08 1:12 PM

These are wonderful! I love Tidal Dance and Lover's Toast!

- come over for lunch
kalole0 2/6/08 5:09 AM

Really enjoyed these.

- togetherness.....