Seeing Red

Rothko :: Ben Watts // Big Up // No flashLast night I walked the red carpet and went to the opening of Red at MTC, a play about Mark Rothko and the Seagram Murals. A fortnight ago, just after we had finished producing the marketing collateral for the play, I took a little trip to Sydney. I was amused to find a print of one of Rothko’s paintings on the wall in my hotel room! That day I photographed some red shoes on a different wall, and walked past a souvenir shop in Chinatown bursting with the hue. Then the next evening I took my red dress out on the town, and photographed the bright lights of Chinatown. ‘I see red, I see red, I see red!’ 

These Hipstaprints are all taken with the Bondi HipstaPak inspired by photographer Ben Watts, of late my colour set of choice.

And, btw, I really enjoyed the performance. I’ve always loved his work, and this play was a great insight into Rothko’s personality (making me curious to read more about him). Good acting, lots of energy and passion – I particularly loved the painting scene – and a great set with evocative lighting and sound.   

The Red Curtains :: Ben Watts // Big Up // No flashThe Red Shoes :: Ben Watts // Big Up // No flashLady in Red :: Ben Watts // Big Up // No flashRaise the Red Lantern :: Ben Watts // Big Up // No flashBright Lights, Little Chinatown :: Ben Watts // Big Up // No flash