Baron Von Fancy

Gordon Stevenson, known as Baron Von Fancy for certain artistic and commercial purposes, is a multimedia artist who lives and works in New York City.[1][2]

Background

Baron Von Fancy was born in New York City and attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bard College in 2006.[3] Gordon Stevenson identifies himself by his birth name for his artwork displayed in galleries, and he uses the pseudonym "Baron Von Fancy" to sign his work used for commercial products.[1][2] For example, his lighters are signed Baron Von Fancy, whereas his paintings are signed with his birth name.[4]

Work

Baron Von Fancy works in various media in addition to canvas. He has created items such as sponges,[3] doormats,[3] socks,[3] backpacks, lighters,[2] bow ties,[2] matchboxes, handbags,[5] cell phone cases and shirts.[5]

Collaborations

Von Fancy has collaborated with fashion, cosmetics and sportswear brands.[6][7][8][9]

The mobile phone accessory company Incipio launched a line of iPhone cases featuring Baron's art in December 2017.[10]

On January 1, 2016, Vans launched a collections of sneakers featuring Baron Von Fancy's designs.[11]

Billboards and public work

For the past five years, Baron Von Fancy has created billboards in the SoHo neighborhood and elsewhere in New York City.

Murals with some of Baron Von Fancy's phrases were shown in Paris at Colette, in "A Thing Called Love," a show that opened in February 2013.[2]

Exhibitions and multimedia art

His work has been displayed in France and in the United States.[12]

Colette invited Baron Von Fancy to create "A Thing Called Love," a show held at their flagship location in Paris and featured a range of his artwork.[2]

Origin of the name

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Baron Von Fancy has said that his artistic name evolved from his college nickname "Fancy-pants," which itself had originated from his collection of vintage Versace jeans.[1][13]

Phrases

A hallmark of Baron Von Fancy's style is the use of common, English language phrases.[3] Critics have described these phrases as "poignant,"[14] "playful,"[5] "clever,"[5] "bold,"[15] "poetic,"[2] and "reminiscent of the classic, hand-painted billboards that populated New York in the 1950s and 1960s."[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c Levin, Amy (May 1, 2014). "Baron Von Fancy's Gordon Stevenson on His Alter-Ego, Friday Nights in Manhattan, and Ed Ruscha". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Olivennes, Hannah (February 17, 2013). "Baron von Fancy Goes to Paris". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Baron von Fancy". OCHI Gallery. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  4. ^ Culley, Elizabeth (3 February 2010). "A Chat with Baron Von Fancy". Juxtapoz. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d Brecher, Media (January 2014). "Juicy Couture Joins Forces with Pop Artist Baron Von Fancy for a Cheeky-Cute Collection". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  6. ^ McLellen, Sarah (22 July 2014). "Uber Collaborates With NYC Artists To Create The Perfect Summer Tee". Infinite Legroom. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  7. ^ Nelson, Alanni (23 May 2014). "The Craziest Stories of Artist Internet Success". Complex. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  8. ^ "Baron von Fancy Collaboration Bowery Pouchette in Colored Floral by Reece Hudson". Moda Operandi. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  9. ^ "Baron Von Fancy Partners with Vans for a New, Clean Slip On". Clotheshorse. 1 January 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  10. ^ Heller, Emily. "These might be the most millennial iPhone cases of all time". Mashable. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  11. ^ Eng, Eddie (1 January 2016). "Baron Von Fancy Works With Vans for a Clean and Simple Collabo Slip-On". Hypebeast. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  12. ^ "Baron von Fancy: Ausstellungen". Artnet. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  13. ^ Steel, Sharon (3 February 2012). "Most stylish New Yorkers: Baron von Fancy". Time Out New York. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  14. ^ "Baron von Fancy". Grey Area. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  15. ^ "5 Questions with Baron von Fancy". Paperless Post. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  16. ^ Herriman, Kat (28 February 2013). "Baron Von Fancy's Hand-Lettered Love Clichés". Artlog. Archived from the original on 5 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
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