Picture This: Kitchen Glamour

August 7th, 2024

In our blog series, “Picture This,” we use the magic of Photoshop to present our artists’ latest work in a whole new light. So if for whatever reason you’re unable to stop by the gallery, we hope to help you virtually experience these fresh, new works in beautiful, modern settings.

In this installment of the series, we imagine how you can refresh and elevate your kitchen. This central hub of activity deserves more love and attention. Whether you’re looking for a captivating piece above your breakfast nook or a vibrant work for around your cooking area, we can show you how to reinvigorate your kitchen into a space for creativity and inspiration with our Gallery MAR artists’ latest work.

So if you’re on the hunt for that final touch of elegance for your kitchen, find inspiration, tips, and more with these sparkling spaces.

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Left to right: Jared & Nicole Davis, “Pale Pink Wall Antler Mount,” glass, 16″ x 25″ x 11″ | Bridgette Meinhold, “Seeking Clarity,” encaustic, 40″ x 25″ x 2″

If your kitchen has a touch of the rustic like this modern space, the work of local artist Bridgette Meinhold is certain to make for a perfect placement. The wood accents within the space pair beautifully with the reclaimed wood frames of Bridgette Meinhold’s encaustic work. Plus the hazy encaustic texture of the work adds another layer of interest to your space, creating another window into a dream world.

To add yet another element of interest and depth to your space, look a little closer at the work above the stove top. In the small alcove above, you’ll see a stunning new antler mount by Jared & Nicole Davis. This sculptural piece makes for a gorgeous new fixture in your kitchen space, one that will harmonize seamlessly with your decor while also becoming a fascinating new talking point.

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Jared & Nicole Davis, “Aubergine Chandelier,” glass, 26″ x 50″ x 50″

Inspired by our own Gallery MAR owner Maren Mullin’s home, we wanted to showcase what a Jared & Nicole Davis antler chandelier might look like in a kitchen setting. This dazzling glass sculpture is not only aesthetically stunning, but it’s also functional as a shimmering light fixture for your space. Commission your very own glass antler chandelier in your favorite color today.

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Top to bottom: Nina Tichava, “Terni, Arroyo Hondo 29,” monotype, 14″ x 11″ | Nina Tichava, “Terni, Arroyo Hondo 28,” monotype, 14″ x 11″

A bright modern space deserves bright, modern art. The clean lines and bright feel of this kitchen space beautifully suits the latest work from Nina Tichava. Tichava often works in earthy hues and darker jewel tones, so to see such a vibrant shade of aquamarine is a rare treat. Even better, the small scale of these works can suit any space and can even be paired together. Find all four aquamarine monotype pieces here at Gallery MAR.

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R. Nelson Parrish, “Rossalm,” bioresin and wood, 12″ x 2″ x 10.5″

If you’re looking to add a touch of sophistication and beauty to your kitchen space but are worried about the resiliency of a work of art in such a space, we highly recommend the beautiful, strong sculpture work of R. Nelson Parrish. These stunning sculptures are created with wood and bio resin, so they can be easily dusted and cleaned when needed. With this piece “Rossalm,” you can add an element of brilliant interest to your space without risking damage in this well trafficked space.

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Kenneth Peloke, “The Messenger,” oil, 48″ x 36″

Despite its highly realistic, painstaking detail, the work of Kenneth Peloke still manages to feel all at once, understatedly simple and powerfully bold. You’ll never tire of seeing this bold black-and-white piece in your kitchen setting, a constant reminder of strength, beauty, and grace…one that you just might appreciate all the more next time you’re cooking or hosting.

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Havoc Hendricks, “I Am Beautiful, You Are Beautiful,” mixed media, 60″ x 48″

Modern kitchens are all about clean lines and bright surfaces. The detailed minimalism of Havoc Hendricks’ work harmonizes beautifully with such a setting. His clean line work feels especially suited for a modern space and his latest work contains the kind of soft and peaceful hues that will put you and your guest at ease in this frequented space. Plus, the scale and grandeur of this mountain landscape is sure to make for a dazzling conversation starter at your next dinner party.

Written and Photoshopped by Veronica Vale