“ There’ s something special about seeing a painting in the actual light and space where it might live,” Noah explains. While he’ s experienced the occasional disappointment when a piece didn’ t quite fit, these moments often lead to deeper conversations and new opportunities. For Noah, participating in these home visits feels like he’ s“ hanging out with Lou, meeting someone new, and sharing the story behind the work.” This spirit of openness and collaboration is what makes Bernay Fine Art feel like a true creative partner for artists and clients alike.
The Designer’ s Eye: Collaboration and Transformation
Other players in this process are interior designers and architects, such as Stephanie Pavlides of Pavlides Studio based in Providence, Rhode Island. Tasked with staging a newly completed home in New Marlborough for a photo shoot that appeared in a national publication,
Art by Joy Taylor adds beauty and color to Jones and Medwed ' s home.( Bernay Fine Art)
Stephanie turned to the gallerists for help.“ Art was the thing that was really needed to just bring the house alive,” she says.“ Art is how you can express more about the house or the inhabitants and enliven a space because it just looks more lived-in with art.”
Paula and Lou visited the home, assessed the light and layout, and brought a selection of art to try in different rooms.
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