I did get to help out with the 'treats' for this open. Given that the art is fairly Victorian in theme and feel, we opted to go with a tea party theme.
Also incorporating the show's title, we made sure the various elements were peculiar combinations of flavors -
Such as the Salted-Honey-Lavender-Shortbread, and the Almond-Apricot scones with Lemon Curd.
Here - Cheddar-Chives scones with Bay Laurel Clotted Cream.
There was a tower of meringue bites! Cardamon-Rose, Spicy-Chai, and Chocolate-Mint flavored.
The table was decorated with springy-things - Sweet Cicely fronds, moss, violets, tulips, camelias, etc...
- as well as a collection of Taber's Victorian Christmas cards, mounted on antique photo boards...
Tea was a peculiar combination of Hibiscus and Passionfruit and other yummy herbs.
Delicious and beautiful. Lovely evening overall.
This one was particularly special to me, given that it was for
Norman and Tory Taber - my sister and her husband. :-)
I may be a bit biased, but thought this an exceedingly lovely show - a charming mix of paintings, photo-collage and assemblages.
(One of Tory's 'Tattered Faerie Specimen" paintings. Look at those wings!)
There were interesting, quirky Victorian items decorating the studio (the Victorian Tea Party/food table will be featured in the
following post).
Norman's photo-collages (in hand-made frames of reclaimed cherry wood), and 'boxes'.
( "Booth", by Norman Taber)
All the art is tagged, like Victorian Cabinet of Curiosities specimens.
("#75" - one of Norman's boxes.)
It was a dramatically beautiful day.
("The Little Mermaid", by Tory Taber)
There was a nice and steady turn-out -
- as well as an Artist Talk by Tory - describing their work and process.
(Tory's gorgeous sketchbook)
("Why Can't I Be You?", by Tory Taber)
It was truly a lovely evening and an even more stunning show. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and go see it in person. If you're not local, at least look at the online catalog. It's a treat!
