Kevin Blaushild engaged Art x Love to create a large mural for his apartment. After further discussion it was clear that the greatest and most enduring value would come from a large scale painting. Music and yoga are driving passions for Kevin, so we worked on developing a concept with elements that would compliment his past, present, and future aspirations. Seeking a cosmic-level impact, Kevin trusted Mac’s recommendation of a holographic painting.
Water Garden
The Schrocks wanted a painting to replace the dark print in their dining room. We reviewed their aesthetic preferences, discussed their aspirational environment, and explored several concepts before arriving at what would become Water Garden. The painting was created in Akron and designed specifically to transport, refine, and install on site in Naples. The Schrocks love it, and have found that the complementary colors and lighting greatly enhance the feeling and movement throughout their home.
King of Diamonds
The Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA championship the year our family moved to Akron. To commemorate the occasion, we created an iconic painting to honor Lebron James and his dedication to the Akron community. King of Diamonds was gifted to Akron's Diamond Deli so that local residents could share in this unforgettable celebration.
Solstice (Was)
This two-piece residential commission was specifically designed for the meditation and music room of the client’s house. Each painting was richly layered with the colors, signals, and textures to inspire a great sense of peace, excitement, and discovery in the viewer.
The Solstice paintings began with a homework assignment for the client, to more clearly understand to colors, energies, and textures that best resonated with them. Based on their input, Mac began developing rich layers of oil paint to play with.
No brushes were used in the creation of these paintings, which lends a degree of mystery and tension in the mark-making and exposed layers beneath the surface. Solstice is intended to reflect the internal and external seasons of our summer and winter exchange.
Erotic Vultures
A series of erotic charcoal figure studies created for a winter exhibition at a restaurant and wine bar in New York City’s East Village, in 2012. The artwork was designed to provoke sexual and creative curiosity with abstract juxtapositions that bely scenes of intimate sensuality.
The Erotic Vultures exhibit immediately became a popular attraction for young and new couples, who enjoyed the unexpected inspiration and conversational opportunities afforded by each piece. The restaurant was fully booked all winter and extended the exhibit several months due to the creative atmosphere’s viral popularity with online dating applications.
Expatriate
Art x Love was commissioned by BoomAgers to create a painting for their main conference room. Expatriate is from a series of paintings that was first explored in 2008. It was painted entirely with drip techniques over a holographic foundation. The painting’s colors and shapes shift with changes in light and perspective, effectively making it look unique to every moment and perspective.
BoomAgers is a leading New York agency dedicated to age-inspired innovation and marketing creativity. Expatriate reflects the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of the American spirit.
