Christopher Pusey and Luis Accorsi are pleased to announce the exhibition of "The Dandy's New York", February 7 through March 4, 2012 at Dorian Grey Gallery, 437 East 9th Street, New York City. The gallery will host an Opening Reception Tuesday, February 7 from 6 – 9 PM. Please RSVP. For additional information, please contact: 516‐244‐4126.
Photographer Molua Muldown and multi‐media artist Lisa Pan reveal the authentic man behind New York’s celebrated and enigmatic dandy, Patrick McDonald. A series of environmental portrait photographs, mixed media collages and Patrick’s own poetry illustrate the East Village life and ethos of this unconventional artist. In this series, we look through the eyes of a man who has been described as a New York City living landmark and a walking work of art. Historically, New York City has been a haven for unique artists such as W. H. Auden, Quentin Crisp and Klaus Nomi. For over two decades, Patrick has been a muse and model for some of our most celebrated painters, photographers and illustrators. In our rapidly changing city, with it’s ever increasingly endangered environment for artists, Patrick’s uncompromising life simply inspires.
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Gallery Contact: Luis Accorsi 716 864 1459 Christopher Pusey 516 244 4126
Patrick McDonald, better known as “The Dandy” to fashionistas everywhere, has been at the top of the New York fashion scene since his arrival in the late 1970s. Born in Germany to American parents, McDonald spent his early years in California before starting his career as a model. McDonald’s love of high fashion led him to pursue a career in the industry, holding positions as an assistant buyer at Barney’s and couture director at Fabrice. A style icon known for his unique look, McDonald has appeared in publications that include PAPER, Detour, New York, Numero, SoHo Style, Surface, The New York Times Lifestyle section, Sportswear International and Russian Vogue. McDonald has been voted one of Gotham Magazine’s 100 Best Dressed New Yorkers. He was recently featured in Bravo TV's'Launch My Line' and was interviewed extensively in the documentary about Bill Cunningham, the street-style photographer for the New York Times.
Q1. Which song or record has really changed your life?
PMcD: The soundtrack to "Mame". In the 1960's when I was a little boy my mother took my twin brother Michael and I to see "Mame" with Angela Landsbury at the Geary Theater in San Francisco. I loved it so much. The music, the songs opened my eyes to new possibilities and the life I wanted to live. It was pure fantasy and decadence that I would desire in my life.
Q2. When did the dandy lifestyle become your style?
PMcD: I would say that my dandyism started at a young age, about five when I opened a box of "Cracker Jacks" and I found a prize inside. The prize was a painted metal bird pin which I wore on my lapel at school. This was the beginning of my dandy life and the pursuit of beauty! Q3. Have you recovered from ‘Launch My Line’ yet? How was the reality TV experience for you?
PMcD: I have recovered from "Launch My Line", it was a fantastic experience, except for Roberto. Until then I never knew a person like that existed. He was more challenging then the competition! Q4. You were great in the Bill Cunningham documentary-Do you feel part of a golden age of fashion personalities like Bill, Anna Piaggi and Isabella Blow?
PMcD: Thank-you for asking me that. It would be an honor to be part of this fabulous group of fashion icons but I really think it is up to others to think of me in that way. This would be a dream come true! Q5. As a fixture on the front rows of New York fashion week, do you ever think that runway shows, as they are now, are an old fashion way to present collections?
PMcD: Absolutely not! To really and truly see clothes is on the runway, one has to see the creativity, the fabric, the cut and movement of each garment, that's true fashion!
