A Contemporary Southern Art boutique in the heart of Buckhead - representing more than 100 local and regional artists in all mediums (glass, wood, abstracts, impressionism, metal, oils, acrylics, fiber, photography, jewelry, encaustics and so much more...)
I absolutely love using the unexpected on a wall. These 3 Paul Flack graffiti series paintings (each 16" x 16") of John Lennon hung vertically break up the woods & browns in this room. A wonderful "pop" of color, fun & fabulous.
The clients in these spaces choose very contemporary artwork to add interest and excitement to very traditional rooms. The top image is a family room - stone fireplace, traditional furnishings - and a Beth Emery contemporary expressionistic painting with loads of color & "pop". The bottom image was taken in another client's bedroom - using a Lisa Moore abstract painting of a barn over a soaring fireplace wall - mixed with French Country/traditional furnishings. Among all the colors & things going on in that room - the painting really "shines" and updates the look, without losing the owner's love of existing pieces.
Nostalgic or just plain delightful - I love owning work that makes me happy. Sometimes, you can see or feel the "lyrics" in a landscape or the "music" in the mixed media. But to actually be able to smile back at John, Paul, George & Ringo every day - now that's joy. Susan Proctor did a fabulous job of bringing a 'wink and a nod' to the Fab Four - without being serious or too sentimental. Really great piece.
