Edie Sedgwick Bright Silence
by Rene Capone
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16.000 x 20.000 inches
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Title
Edie Sedgwick Bright Silence
Artist
Rene Capone
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
This is a painting I made of infamous socialite actress and Warhol Factory film star Edie Sedgwick. The image of decadence and glamour torn from the pages of an old magazine. What could go wrong? Warhol's films were not commercially successful and rarely seen outside The Factory circle and underground film theaters, but Sedgwick's notoriety grew. Mainstream media outlets began reporting on her appearances in Warhol's films and her unusual fashion sense. During this period, she developed her "trademark" look – black leotards, mini dresses, and large chandelier earrings. Warhol christened her his "Superstar" and both were photographed together at various social outings.Following her estrangement from Warhol's inner circle, Sedgwick began living at the Chelsea Hotel, where she became close to Bob Dylan. She became increasingly dependent on barbiturates. Dylan unable to cope with Sedgwick's drug abuse and erratic behavior broke off their relationship. Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" and "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat" from his 1966 album Blonde on Blonde are reportedly about Sedgwick. His 1965 No. 2 single "Like a Rolling Stone" was also reportedly inspired by her. The Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale" from their 1967 album The Velvet Underground & Nico is about Edie Sedgwick.
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August 14th, 2017
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