CENTER THEATRE GROUP ALL ABOUT GORDON 2004 SILK ART TIE

Title:
Center Theatre Group All About Gordon 2004 Silk Tie SHIRE Peter Shire Memphis

Description:
Exceptional vintage Center Theatre Group All About Gordon commemorative art necktie, dated December 13, 2004.

Created in connection with Center Theatre Groups farewell celebration honoring legendary founding artistic director Gordon Davidson, who led the organization for nearly four decades.

This striking tie features an extraordinary abstract geometric design in vibrant yellow, blue, green, red, black, white and ochre with theatrical mask imagery, circles and highly stylized graphic forms. The artwork incorporates the name SHIRE. The design and historical connections strongly suggest an association with noted Los Angeles artist and Memphis Group designer Peter Shire, although the specific artist attribution has not been independently documented. approximately 56" long x 3.75" wide at widest point.

Details:

* Center Theatre Group

* All About Gordon

* Dated December 13, 2004

* Commemorative / event art tie

* Swiss Silk Company

* San Francisco, California

* 100% silk

* Abstract geometric pattern

* Theatrical mask imagery

* SHIRE incorporated into design

* Memphis / Postmodern / Pop Art aesthetic

* Early 2000s / Y2K vintage

* Standard men's necktie / four-in-hand style

* Excellent pre-owned condition

A particularly unusual piece of Los Angeles theater, art and design history and a great collectible for fans of Center Theatre Group, Gordon Davidson, Peter Shire, Memphis design, wearable art or vintage silk neckties.