It's one of those mind blowing songs that gets stuck in your head and won't leave:"It's a small world, after all. It's a small world after all. It's a small world after all. It's a small, small world."
But what made the Disneyland ride such a memorable experience was not that damn tune, but the bright colors and fascinating designs. This is the final weekend you have to catch a great tribute to the women who took on that world; the SF Cartoon Museum's "The Art & Flair of Mary Blair."
One of the first women to work on concept art for Walt Disney, Mary's inspirations can also be seen in such animated classics as "Peter Pan" and "Cinderella," and the totally tripped out "Alice In Wonderland." However, her innovative use of colors and shapes for "Small World" still today remain a visual treat. The exhibit displays her watercolor paintings, commerical illustrations and evocative stylings. Local Friscan's may also remember seeing Mary's wonderful work at the old Nut Tree in Vacaville. Relive the time when you really thought it was small world.
SF Cartoon Museum (655 Mission in the Yerba Buena Gardens) Admission: Adults $6 Phone (415) CAR-TOON (and for those of us who are challenged...415-227-8666)
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