1973
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Acrobatic is a 1973 watercolor by Barbara Nessim, a Contemporary Abstract work, depicting Shoe, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This image showcases a watercolour painting titled "Acrobatic" by Barbara Nessim, created in 1973. The artwork features four distinct shoes, each with its own unique design and colour palette. The first shoe is brown with a white strap, while the second is blue with a white sole. The third shoe is black with a white strap, and the fourth is red with a brown strap. Upon closer inspection, the shoes appear to be arranged in a deliberate pattern, with each one overlapping the next. This creates a sense of movement and energy, as if the shoes are in motion. The use of bold colours and simple shapes adds to the dynamic feel of the painting. The "Acrobatic" painting is a striking example of Barbara Nessim's work, and it can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The design titled *Acrobatic* was created by Barbara Nessim in 1973 as a concept for a shoe intended for production by Carber Shoes. The artwork includes sketches accompanied by notes specifying suggested materials for the shoe's construction.
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Barbara Nessim (born 1939) is an American artist, illustrator, and educator whose work has played a significant role in expanding the boundaries between illustration, fine art, and digital media.
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