Onto the stage of Vienna in the late 19th Century strides virile, charismatic painter Gustav Klimt (1862-1918). Standing center stage is a talented and independent fashion designer and businesswoman, Emilie Floege (1874 -1952). For the next 27 years, the famous and infamous Klimt bears criticism, censure and fame with Floege by his side. The tempestuous love and fierce friendship of this talented couple - opposites in so many ways -deepens until Klimt's death . . . and beyond. Vienna Patterns happens during a Time and in a City never equaled for fashion, fabulous art and fascinating personalities. The story of Klimt and Floege is very theatrical . . . very Vienna.

Author Biography

Joan Kelley has made 28 extended trips to Vienna since 1987, and has directed nine shows there - in the hometown of her heart. After fifty years in Arlington, Virginia, she now resides in Savannah, Georgia.