Our Re-curation in Forest Hill
Our time and expertise is in sourcing the ideal artwork, often looking for pieces for a specific location. We think about the size, proportions in the room, impact of the light, furnishings, even down to the placement of switches and plugs. So, what happens when you move and have to reshuffle an entire collection? How does it all come together again? We’ve had the opportunity to work on a few relocation projects and while it can be daunting to figure out where everything goes, it’s also a rewarding “re-curation” puzzle for us. We see time and again that when you buy and invest in art that you feel connected to and that aligns with your personal aesthetic, it can all come together in new and exciting ways.
Our approach starts with a detailed inventory of all the artworks and precise measurements of all the walls and printed images of the artworks. Walking through the house, with tape measure in hand, we try out various scenarios -- starting with largest pieces first. Usually once the key pieces are decided, the rest can unfold.
Here’s a look at how we re-shuffled an entire collection. All of the artworks found a spot in their new home, but in entirely new rooms, which gave the homeowners a fresh perspective and the chance to live with their pieces in new ways. It also helped that we worked in collaboration with Kim Lambert Design to integrate some new furniture and fixtures.
THEN:
Francine Savard providing visual interest on the only wall in this Living Room
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Leading you into the Breakfast Room with subtle color
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Kristiina Lahde’s folded paper series Tenfold in the hallway towards the primary bedroom
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The feature of the dining room, layered with statement sculptural light fixture
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Pierre Dorion painting in the Dining Room
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A key piece in the Living Room, sitting area, next to the unique James Carl venetian blind sculpture
Re-curating and shuffling art does not only need to happen with a big move. Sometimes a new purchase creates a domino effect, or our clients are known to occasionally move artworks between homes. Regardless of the reason, re-installing your artworks can provide a different context and perspective for you to enjoy!
Photo credits: James A Rosen; Lauren Miller