"I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE ONE OF THOSE CRAZY DAYS.
EVERYONE HAS THEM. DAYS WHEN NOBODY ROLLS IN BUT THE LOOSE WHEELS, THE DINGOES WHO PARK THEIR BRAINS WITH THEIR GUN, THE SQUIRRELS WHO CAN'T FIND THEIR NUTS, THE MECHANICS WHO ALWAYS HAVE A GEAR WHEEL LEFT OVER."
Reference above, from the Raymond Chandler mystery “The Long Goodbye.”
It is his detective, Philip Marlow lamenting, in his hard boiled fashion, having a bad day at the office.
Linda has told me, Basquiat in no way relates to the inspiration for this piece.
A fun and unusual knit cardigan from well-listed fiber artist: Linda J Mendelson of NYC.
This funky cool piece was originally purchased from famed Julie's Artists Gallery on 762 Madison, Ave, New York (Julie Schafler Dale was the owner of this store, the author of the art-to-wear coffee table book: 'Art to Wear' ). It retains its original label at neckline.
Rich and oversized, this is a spectacular knit from this hard to find artist. The cardigan sweater jacket is a kimono styling...in black and green. It is a one-size, medium-weight kimono sweater-coat and will fit comfortably small-3X+. The sleeves are full, kimono styling. The cardigan is all wool. Intricately machine-knit design. Spectacular. Art for your body and closet.
Rare that this piece is silk-lined.
There's a ton of info on Mendelson online including some of her work at textile museums around the world.
For those who enjoy the very finest and most unusual....from an exciting clothing collection...this piece is so cool..otherwordly fine dressing.
Mint condition with no damage, issues or flaws. There was a a 2019 exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art premier of a wearable art exhibition showing similar sweaters."THE DINGOES WHO PARK THEIR BRAINS WITH THEIR GUN" USED BY THE LATE NYC ARTIST: JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT...USED A REFERENCE AS WELL
You may enjoy other works from our collection. Condition is mint, excellent. The sweater has been carefully stored for safety. It is the best of art-to-wear! A treasure and ready for it's debut.....brilliant art-to-wear from Linda Mendelson..
MEASUREMENTS:
59 inch bust (under arm, to under arm, doubled), 52 inches across sleeves (undoubled wingspan of garment), 14 inch side vents, 33 inch length
Inventory code:MA13-20-BIN424