As the exploration and excitement of summer give way to the routine and responsibilities of fall, joy may not be the first thing on our minds. But it’s exactly what Marc Jacobs is conjuring with his latest artist capsule. Titled “Joy,” the collection includes collaborations with three artists: David Shrigley, Derrick Adams and Hattie Stewart.
To own a painting by Shrigley is to inject a little play into your day. Witticisms are a constant in his cheeky oeuvre. For instance, in one piece, the aphorism “It’s a long day when you wake up early” accompanies the picture a rooster, and, in a darker work, “Everything is fine, do not worry” surrounds the image of a dripping skull and cross bones. The British artist’s penchant for humor makes him a natural partner with Jacobs, himself known for playfulness. Similarly, Adams‘s and Stewart’s creations radiate a lighthearted vibe, with their recurring motifs of dice and bulbous cartoon flowers, respectively.
Jacobs has formed many collaborations with artists over the years — so many, in fact, that Control Gallery, in Los Angeles, devoted a show to them last year, as Artnet reported. His creative partners have included Damien Hirst, Yayoi Kusama and Marilyn Minter, but arguably his most memorable partnership was with Takashi Murakami. The two reimagined Louis Vuitton’s monogram during Jacobs’s tenure as artistic director of the brand, and 22 years later, their brain child is part of fashion history. We’re glad that Jacobs is as committed as ever to furthering the industry’s ability to amuse.
