Drove down to Provo yesterday (what is is with me and Provo lately) to check out a new exhibit that just started running at the Museum of Art. It's called "Cut: Costume and the Cinema", and is an assortment of costumes from recent films, that were worn by some very famous folks. Now you all know me and my love of all things movie-related. Ever since I found out this exhibition was coming, I've been counting the days. And I was there the day after it opened.
The exhibit showcases the costumes, has photos of the costume as it appeared in the particular scene, and gives an explanation of the fine art of costume creation. I really had no idea there was so much effort and craftsmanship involved. There were roughly 40 costumes, that had been worn by the likes of Maggie (may she live forever) Smith, Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Sandra Bullock, Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Ralph Fiennes, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, and many more. The thing that stood out most to me was the sizes. These actors may be larger than life on the big screen, but in reality, they are much less so.
I wish I could have taken some photos, but they were really uptight about that, and the 19-year old security guards were looking over my shoulder the entire time (no photos, no touching the costumes). I probably had "movie geek" written all over me. But here's the only two pictures I could find on their website (Note that Amy Adams and Johnny Depp are not included). Hopefully they'll update the site soon with some more info and some photos.
Suffice it to say, it was pretty incredible. And if you get a chance, hightail it down to Provo and check it out. It's totally worth the trip, and it'll be here until December.
The exhibit showcases the costumes, has photos of the costume as it appeared in the particular scene, and gives an explanation of the fine art of costume creation. I really had no idea there was so much effort and craftsmanship involved. There were roughly 40 costumes, that had been worn by the likes of Maggie (may she live forever) Smith, Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Sandra Bullock, Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Ralph Fiennes, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, and many more. The thing that stood out most to me was the sizes. These actors may be larger than life on the big screen, but in reality, they are much less so.
I wish I could have taken some photos, but they were really uptight about that, and the 19-year old security guards were looking over my shoulder the entire time (no photos, no touching the costumes). I probably had "movie geek" written all over me. But here's the only two pictures I could find on their website (Note that Amy Adams and Johnny Depp are not included). Hopefully they'll update the site soon with some more info and some photos.
Suffice it to say, it was pretty incredible. And if you get a chance, hightail it down to Provo and check it out. It's totally worth the trip, and it'll be here until December.
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