First time art collector, who wanted us to help him invest in art and create a private art collection of contemporary, emerging artists that fit in with his aesthetics, space, and budget, but were also investment pieces.

Artwork pictured from left to right: Zhuang Hong Yi entitled Pink To Blue, Chul Hyun-Ahn entitled Forked Series #32, Zhuang Hong Yi entitled Blue To Pistache, Koen Delaere entitled Mountain Baby Foot Orchid, Zhuang Hong Yi entitled Impression of Winter.

Left: Zhuang Hong Yi entitled Pink To Blue and Zhuang Hong Yi entitled Blue To Pistache. Right: Koen Delaere entitled Mountain Baby Foot Orchid.

Left: Chul Hyun Ahn Forked Series Number 32. Right: Mark Schoening Tetris Head.

Left: Zhuang Hong Yi Impression of Winter. Right: Artwork by Matthew Hansel entitled Half A Truth Is Better Than None At All.

Left: Artwork by Pablo Picasso entitled Smiling Faun. Right: Matthew Brandt from the series Lakes and Reservoirs, Big Lagoon, CA 6, 2008.

First time art collectors, who wanted a statement piece for their living room that would span the two-floored ceilings. They wanted something that would have a “wow factor,” something especially unique that would be a conversation starter when they entertained. After presenting them with several options, we decided on a commission piece by lightpainting artist, Stephen Knapp.

Commission piece by Stephen Knapp entitled Celebration.

We were approached by this client, who wanted to incorporate fine art into their establishment on a budget. We integrated both contemporary artists as well as local artists using the local artists to engage and foster ties with the community. We were able to acquire ten works of art for this location that enhanced the design as well as worked with the budget. Husk Nashville was chosen by Architectural Digest as one of six new restaurants with the best interiors.

Artworks by Leigh Anne Chambers.

Commission piece by Tony Teal.

This client wanted to enhance the interior of their yacht with artwork. The research involved in this project was mostly based on the aesthetics and budget of our client, and also weight restrictions presented by the fact that the artwork was going on a boat.

Artwork by Martica Griffin entitled Tar Heels Blue II.

Left: Artwork by Yolanda Sanchez. Right: Glass sculpture by Dino Rosin.

For this project we were approached by a collector with some experience that wanted to change the direction of his collection. Tired of seascapes and boats he wanted to invest in the more exciting contemporary art market. We aided him in getting his current collection inventoried and appraised, and then worked with him to create a new collecting strategy. The result was to create a contemporary, conceptual art collection with themes of faith, love, and hope.

Barabra Kruger Untitled (Your money or your life/God is on your side).

Kehinde Wiley Madonna of the Rosary (Study)

Damien Hirst All You Need Is Love

We were approached by the museum to assist their young affiliate board, the Cornell Contemporaries, acquire a work of art for the museum’s permanent collection. After speaking with both the curator and director of the museum along with members of board on different areas in the permanent collection that they would like to see enhanced or new areas that would like to be explored as far as new acquisitions were concerned, we put together a presentation of various options that fit their parameters. They decided to move forward with this beautiful work by Matthew Brandt.

Matthew Brandt Long Lake, WA 2, 2012

Installation image at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum provided by the Museum.