Sonia Delaunay has been a source of continual inspiration to us at KOTUR-  Her life was itself a rich tapestry, and her work as artist and designer make our hearts flutter. She collaborated with Coco Chanel as textile designer, and with the Ballet Russe where she designed some of the most legendary costumes for iconic ballets such as Stravinsky’s L’Oisseau de Feu (The Firebird). She and husband, artist Robert Delaunay, cofounded the Orphism movement in Paris, known for painterly geometry and bright colors. Her work is still influential and referenced in fashion and design today, and we are certainly among those who covet her work, and admire her as the ultimate visionary. Her work is currently on exhibit at the Tate Modern, highlighting her prolific 6 decade long career. The show ends August 9 and is well worth the visit.

Photo Courtesy of Tate