Stavrinos, George, 1948-1990 (1948-1990)
Dates
- Existence: 1948-1990
Biography
A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and a member of the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, George Stavrinos is remembered for his fashion illustrations for clients such as fashion retailers Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman, and the men’s fashion magazine GQ. Stavrinos entered the conscious of many gay men through his work for the 1977 publication Gay Source: A Catalog for Men. His work appeared in numerous magazines, including Blueboy and Christopher Street. His work illustrated an excerpt of Paul Monette’s first novel, Taking Care of Mrs. Carroll, which appeared in the August 1978 issue of Blueboy. Mel Odom told the Advocate: "George and I were good friends and neighbors . . . we lived ten blocks apart and he went out of his way to befriend me. George was a doll. A very sweet, complicated man with a huge heart and tons of talent.” At the time of Stavrinos’s death, at age 42 of AIDS-related illness, he was discussing working with Jim French at Colt Studio on new male erotic work. This excerpt is taken from the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art exhibition Stroke: From Under the Mattress to the Museum Walls.
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Untitled (Alligator purse, shoe and belt on Louis XV chair), 1989, 1990, 1989
Alligator purse, shoe and belt on Louis XV chair; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Untitled (Fendi handbag), 1980, 1990, 1980
Fendi handbag; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Bergdorf Goodman
Untitled (Figure in Armani suit with pleated skirt), 1987, 1990, 1987
Figure in Armani suit with pleated skirt; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Dayton Hudson
Untitled (Figure in big shirt and sailor hat), 1985, 1990, 1985
Figure in big shirt and sailor hat, featuring jewelry; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Filene's
Untitled (Figure in Charlotte Neuville suit), 1988, 1990, 1989
Figure in Charlotte Neuville suit; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor (not used)
Untitled (Figure in foundation garment), 1986, 1990, 1986
Figure in foundation garment; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Marshall Field
Untitled (Figure in lounging robe), 1982, 1990, 1982
Figure in lounging robe; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Bergdorf Goodman
Untitled (Figure in obi pants with fans), 1981, 1990, 1981
Figure in obi pants with fans; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Bergdorf Goodman
Untitled (Four figures highlighting four designers), 1980, 1990, 1980
Four figures highlighting four separate designers; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Editorial ad for New York Magazine
Untitled (Head with three views of Perry Ellis "pinch" perfume bottle), 1985, 1990, 1985
Head with three views of Perry Ellis "pinch" perfume bottle; Black and white: graphite; Signed; Client Filene's
Additional filters:
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- Suits (Clothing) 3
- Advertising 2
- Blouses 2
- Fashion 2
- Handbags 2
- Neckties 2
- Robes 2
- Shirts, Men's 2
- Belts (Clothing) 1
- Bracelets 1
- Fans 1
- Fashion designers 1
- Foundation garments 1
- Necklaces 1
- Obi 1
- Pants 1
- Perfume bottles 1
- Women's hats 1
- Women's shoes 1