Jan 28 2009
Academy Award Profile of Albert Wolsky: Costume Designer for ‘Revolutionary Road’
Revolutionary Road is an honest portrait of an American marriage in the 1950s. Many professional costumers might immediately embrace the fashion of such a time and run with it, but Achievement in Costume Design Academy Award nominee Albert Wolsky did not.
Instead, the costume designer read the script. He noticed that both Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio’s characters represent both an image and the truth behind such images. This is symbolically very delicate and complex in Revolutionary Road.
Wolsky is particularly noted for working very closely with actors, as noted in this Quick Stop Entertainment interview about his work on Road to Perdition.
With a background in Broadway costuming, Wolsky is noted for excellence in the use of color and texture–even though he is partially color blind.
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Wolsky is not “blind” as stated above. Rather, he is “partially colorblind.” BIG difference!
Thank you. I have edited the above information to reflect the truth.
I am reading the book right now.. it is heavy but a good book. I do love Kate Winslet she does have a great 1950’s curvy body and great acting range.