Throwback: Alexander Calder at the Whitney Museum of American Art

Here's a look back at an event we did at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2008 to celebrate the opening of an Alexander Calder exhibit. While we were asked not to reproduce or imitate his famous mobile sculptures,  we went with a design motif that reflects 1920's & 30's Paris when and where his most iconic art was made. Using a neutral and natural palette with the museum's budget in mind,  Geoff based his designs on the understated elegance of silver, black, pewter and raw silk all around a circular theme. The orb shape was repeated in the votives, the vases for the flowers, and the oversize metal ball chain in the chandeliers.  The theme was also carried through on the entrance wall with little round mirrors behind the votives. And finally, theatrical lighting was used to underscore the spherical theme.

Throwback: Trustees Dinner @ The Whitney Museum of American Art

In 2005, Geoff was given to design and create the decor for the annual Whitney Museum of American Art's Board of Trustees. Having majored in art at Pratt, Geoff was thrilled to have the opportunity to create his own installation inside a major art museum, even if only for a night!  Using chartreuse Dupioni silk swagging back and forth over the table and "through" the windows and out into the courtyard, taking advantage of the very high ceiling and surrounding spaces.The table was dressed with a bright orange runner with a continuous water-filled tray containing floating candles and orchids blossoms in chartreuse and orange. Geoff worked his magic in creating sculptural scrolls at the end of each fabric swag. The result is strong yet whimsical.