a tale of two kellys
Ah sigh, to be a beautiful illustrator! It has always been a secret dream of mine that I have an undiscovered talent as an illustrator. I would work all day in a beautiful leafy studio in the garden sketching and drinking cups of tea from an old vintage china set, plus the added bonus of always winning family Pictionary games. Unfortunately this dream is unlikely to be fulfilled and is about as attainable for me as looking like Miranda Kerr.
For Kelly Smith and Kelly Thompson this dream is a reality - well the beautiful illustrator part anyway. Both are fashion illustrators and use similar materials however with distinct and unique styles. Together they are exhibiting their work at the Per Square Metre gallery in Collingwood, in the aptly titled ‘A Tale of Two Kellys’ - a play on the combination of their similar subject matter, fashion, and names, Kelly.
Kelly Thompson is a New Zealand fashion photographer and illlustrator. You can see her work in the current Mimco print campaign and her work appears regularly in Karen, Yen and Pulp. Her work is quite edgy including sensual languid females with pouting lips.
Kelly Smith’s work on the other hand is soft and delicate. Her subjects are often models with perfectly sculptured cheekbones such as Erin Wassen, Jourdan Dunn and Carmen Kass, or a model sporting Balmain S/S 09. Using an accent of colour, sequins, ribbon or glitter aspects of the garment spring out from the page. Kelly Smith has illustrated for Vogue Australia, Shop Til you Drop and a recent magnificent collaboration for Cream.
The show runs for until 31 May 2008 at Per Square Metre Gallery in Collingwood.
Per Square Metre, 191-193 Johnston Street, Collingwood,Victoria, Australia +613 9417 7991
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