Malin Captures the Essence of Disney’s Leading
Lady, Minnie Mouse, in a Celebratory Shoot on Hollywood’s Most
Iconic Landscape, the Red Carpet
Malin’s New Photo Series and First Ever Video
Art Piece Unveiled in Celebration of Minnie Mouse and National
Polka Dot Day (January 22)
Fine art photographer Gray Malin has released a new series
inspired by the ultimate global style icon, Minnie Mouse, set
within Hollywood’s iconic landscape – the red carpet. The series is
a limited run release along with a piece of video art, a first-ever
production for Malin. The release coincides with #RockTheDots an
annual celebration of fashion muse Minnie Mouse and her signature
polka dot style tied to National Polka Dot Day on January 22nd –
and fittingly falls in the midst of Hollywood’s Award Season.
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Malin released the new video art and ‘Leading Lady’ image
celebrating Minnie Mouse via his Instagram account ahead of an
event in Hollywood to unveil the full series:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPXe9xbF7ej/
Since her first on-screen appearance in “Steamboat Willie,”
Minnie Mouse has made an undeniable impact on the entertainment and
fashion industries. With Minnie serving as the muse, Malin, known
for his unique aerial compositions, took inspiration from her
Hollywood and fashion history to stage a photograph embracing these
core tenets through a classically styled black tie affair atop a
spectacular red carpet. Malin utilized white parasols to illustrate
Minnie’s trademark polka dotted dress and give a nod to Hollywood
glamour.
“Minnie Mouse has helped make polka dots famous all over the
world, and I am continually inspired by her impact on fashion and
pop culture,” said photographer Gray Malin. “Her red with
white polka dot dress and the classic red carpet have always been
symbolic of Hollywood to me. I consider Minnie one of Hollywood's
most iconic leading ladies, so the red carpet seemed like a fitting
setting for a collection that celebrates her timeless style."
The video piece showcases the movement that comprises the key
stills of the series. Malin used his artistic eye to create a
glamorous visual that highlights Minnie’s fun-loving personality
and the glitz of Tinseltown from a whole new perspective.
Working with choreographer Mary John Frank, the carpet comes to
life in a dance number driven by the opening and closing of the
parasols, infusing movement into Minnie’s iconic polka dots. Sixty
dancers glide across the red carpet, showcasing the hustle and
bustle of awards season to the tune of original music, with the
final frame including a star turn by entertainment’s leading lady
herself – Minnie Mouse.
“Minnie Mouse has been captivating audiences, and inspiring
artists and designers for decades,” said Josh Silverman, Executive
Vice President, Global Licensing at Disney Consumer Products and
Interactive Media. “Gray Malin’s incredible ‘Red Carpet’ series,
with Minnie as muse, is the perfect marriage of fashion, art and
entertainment.”
Prints are available for purchase on the Gray Malin website:
www.graymalin.com
Rock the Dots on National Polka Dot Day (January 22)
For decades, Minnie Mouse has not only delighted fans on screen
and off, but she has also served as a muse for glamorous fashion
houses such as Commes des Garcons, Lanvin and Kate Spade, inspiring
countless fashion collections. Minnie’s classic look, rooted in
perfect polka dots, has been continuously reimagined by the fashion
industry with admiration, and fans have taken to celebrating
Minnie’s impact on style with National Polka Dot Day (January
22).
This year, in celebration of this legacy and an upcoming
collaboration between designer Olympia Le-Tan, Disney and Uniqlo,
Olympia Le-Tan designed a custom dress and clutch handbag for
Minnie Mouse which she will wear to a Hollywood dinner. The
original polka dotted dress and clutch take inspiration from
Olympia Le-Tan’s Minnie-themed collaboration with Uniqlo which will
be available globally in Uniqlo stores this Spring.
Furthering the celebration, fans can “rock the dots” with custom
coffee sleeves found at Los Angeles’s famed Alfred Coffee &
Kitchen during the month of January. Guests can also look for
murals with Minnie’s iconic polka dots outside the Melrose Place,
Silverlake and Studio City locations.
Additionally, on National Polka Dot Day (January 22), Disney
fans are encouraged to Rock The Dots with Disney Parks from Coast
to Coast. Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
Resort and Downtown Disney
District at Disneyland Resort invite guests to dress in
their polka-dotted finest to honor Minnie’s style. Both locations
will celebrate with photo opportunities, entertainment, a
commemorative button, discounts, giveaways and more. Visit
the Disney Parks Blog for more details on how to rock the
dots in the coming weeks at Disney Parks and Resorts.
Follow @MinnieStyle on Instagram and rock your dots in
celebration of Minnie Mouse and National Polka Dot Day using
#RockTheDots and #MinnieStyle.
About Disney Consumer Products and
Interactive Media
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the
business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings
our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and
engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than
100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console
games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer
Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment
is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing
and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store),
artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire
imaginations around the world.
About Gray Malin
Gray Malin is a modern day fine-art photographer and New York
Times best selling author. His work hangs in homes across the world
and is owned by private and public collectors. Malin’s early
notable work, Prada Marfa (2010), put him on the radar of fashion
and art enthusiasts. He since has created private collections in
remote locations such as Antarctica, Namibia and Bhutan while also
developing commercial recognition for inventive aerial beach, ski
and park scenes from around the world. Malin is also well known for
his conceptual fine-art series like Gray Malin at the Parker which
features exotic animals living within the famed hotel. His first
public art installation is currently on view on Sunset Boulevard in
Los Angeles, curated by the City of West Hollywood. Malin has
collaborated with global brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Sperry
Top-Sider, and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, engaging diverse
audiences to experience his work in new ways. Malin's first
monograph, BEACHES, documenting five years of work spanning twenty
cities over six continents was recently awarded the accolade of New
York Times Best Seller.
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