Peacock Inspiration
My heart has been so full of inspiration this past week.
From the Guardian Building blues and greens to the beautiful Peacock tile at Pewabic, I realized how drawn I am to this color combination.
Back in 2022, I created an abstract design named "Blair," which has been sitting inside my art cabinet, barely noticed. I got her back out yesterday and was inspired to try my hand at a new watercolor.
After visiting the DIA yesterday, I realized the beautiful synchronicities between the Peacock feathers at the Woodward entrance and my own entryway at home! I found these Peacock feathers at Premier Pet Supply downtown on Washington, but even at under $2 each, they were far too beautiful to let Kiko play with them.
I repurposed my Christmas tree stand and decided to create an arrangement a few weeks ago; and subconsciously, I think I had this Peacock in mind all along! She is still a work in progress, but it has been a lot of fun to create.
There's more Peacock inspiration, too. After researching the art in the Detroit People Mover Stations, I learned about James McNeill Whistler’s paintings, who had designed “The Peacock Room” at 49 Prince’s Gate in London, owned by British shipping magnate Frederick Richards Leyland.
The room was preserved in 1904 by Charles Lang Freer, who installed it in his home at 71 E. Ferry Avenue. The original wall is now on display at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. Mary Chase Stratton, co-founder of Pewabic Pottery, was a friend of Freer, and created the original peacock tile for his home.
I have visited The Peacock Room at The Park Shelton, but had no idea the origin of the name. It's amazing how art leads us to history and stories that brought us to where we are today!
You can visit Joyce Kozloff's Whistler-inspired peacocks at the Financial District People Mover Station Downtown Detroit.
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