Oscars 2013: Calendar covers
The Times asked four illustrators to capture the thrill and flavor of Hollywood’s big day and has printed four different Calendar covers to mark the event. Home delivery subscribers get one of the covers at random. All are available below as an exclusive for our members:
Riding in on a tiger
"In the spirit of Hollywood glamour and extravagant red-carpet entrances, this painting celebrates the imaginative spirit of storytelling through film. Woven into the image are metaphorical representations of the nine nominees for best picture."
Hewgill's paintings have been commissioned by Entertainment Weekly, Oprah magazine and Rolling Stone. A series of her posters is included in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress.
Oscar shines
"After years of being overlooked by the academy, Oscar finally reaches the red carpet in a style reserved for the greats."
Gall has won awards for his work on both children’s books and news publications. He is also a pilot who loves to restore classic cars and, he reports, even spent four years as a stand-up comic.
The winner is...
"I was inspired by the brief moment between the announcement and the speech, when the audience applauds then waits to be addressed. Seconds before, she was one of them; she now prepares to talk to the world, not as an actor, but as herself: the most compelling performance of all."
Simpson’s work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Esquire, the New York Times and the Guardian. He has contributed to major exhibitions in Europe, New York and Japan.
A speech to remember
"The speeches. I watch the Oscars hoping for that one memorable speech. Words saved up just for the occasion of winning an award that may never come around again. A speech among the endless laundry lists of 'I wouldn’t be here if it hadn’t been for....'"
Morse’s illustrations have been commissioned by Major League Baseball, Nike and Target as well as major publications such as Rolling Stone, The Times of London and Esquire.