An A-frame cabin in the snowy backcountry woods of Utah does not seem the likeliest place to find a select gathering of art collectors.
This winter, however, found an enthusiastic group of collectors gathered in the backcountry studio of artist Bridgette Meinhold, whose encaustic works of snowy mountains mirror the woods that surround her home.
Maren Mullen, owner of Gallery MAR in Park City, Utah, is part of a vanguard of galleries that are changing their approach to the relationships between collectors and the art they acquire. Moving beyond the traditional private view, Mullen is creating a series of “immersive art experiences” for her collectors. Mullen invites small groups to participate in artist-led events, offering collectors a personal experience of art in the context in which it is made.
“I believe it enriches the collector experience,” Mullen says. “It’s beneficial for both [groups],” as “it allows the artists to tell their stories…and o‚ ers collectors a unique glimpse into artists’ practices. They get a feel for what it’s like to be in the studio or out in the forest for inspiration.” Consequently, she says, “collectors feel more connected to the artist and the pieces.”
In the first event of the series, which began earlier this year, guests rode on a Sno-Cat to see Meinhold demonstrate her technique of layered encaustic painting. They were then invited to another nearby cabin for wine, fondue and discussion of the art in the landscape that had inspired it.
“For me, the outdoors is essential to the creation of the art,” says Meinhold. She appreciates the chance to show collectors what that process is like, and they, in turn, are able to deepen their understanding of the artwork they own.
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FULL EXPOSURE
Photographer Conor Martin documents the present using photographic methods of the past.
Autumnal Light
The landscapes and nature scenes of painter Jennifer Sowders are irresistibly tactile, filled with varying textures that seem to leap off the canvas.
Art for All
Members of Art Dealers Association of America come together for a philanthropic affair.
Modern Marketplace
Redwood Art Group brings together the San Diego region for another class-act celebration of contemporary artwork.
An Enchanting Evening
Scottsdale Artists’ School knows how to throw an art party.
Timeless Tales
Soft, warm undertones underscore the mood of enchantment that runs through Nom Kinnear King’s paintings.
Next Exit New York
Coming off his series that focused on San Francisco and Los Angeles freeway signs, artist Eric Nash’s sights are now set on New York. Now on view at George Billis Gallery's Manhattan location are seven of Nash's new oil paintings and two drawings that explore the signage of New York City freeways. Although Nash's work is tightly rendered, he doesn’t consider himself a photorealist, but rather someone who utilizes those techniques to express ideas.
Monster Mash
Vampires, witches, ghouls and all things that go bump in the night are the theme of the exhibition Monster Mash, now at Abend Gallery.
Inside/Outside
Those familiar with Geoffrey Johnson's populated by inky figures and trailing shadows that bleed into the wet streets, and architectural elements obscured to varying degrees by the misty atmosphere.
Bold Figures; Bold Color
For Brooklyn based painter J Louis, it’s all about balance, which can mean many different things in a composition, but for Louis, it’s about balancing his female figures among a unique landscape of color.
