From Robert Rauschenberg to Hannah Höch and Max Ernst, I’ve at all times been drawn to collage and assemblage. These methods, the place separate parts are edited and fused into one thing new, have lengthy fascinated me – unsurprisingly, very like my obsession with gathering components to make an improvised dish.
Equally, collaboration mirrors collage. It’s a dynamic fusion of particular person voices, views, and abilities. Simply as a collage artist collects items to type a brand new narrative, collaboration brings collectively various concepts to create one thing better than the sum of its components. It’s about discovering connections, embracing distinction, and permitting a challenge to evolve as creators work together to mix, reshape, and rework it right into a collective piece.
Picture: TJ Girard, courtesy of Style:Work:Store
PLUCK Miami is presently collaborating with my meals design studio, Style:Work:Store, on our FLOW tray assortment. The primary sequence of butlering trays from this assortment reworks vintage silver items to maintain glasses in place by weaving flowing supplies to create traction whereas absorbing condensation in a seamless and ethereal manner.
Picture: TJ Girard, courtesy of Style:Work:Store
PLUCK is understood for its use of rust, wild dye, and eco-printing on hand-loomed and classic materials. For our collaboration, they’re creating eco-printed linen “doily” runners in wine-inspired shades. Each bit is exclusive and inherently one-of-a-kind. PLUCK’s course of performs a key function within the FLOW tray assortment. Eco-printing makes use of the tannins in leaves and plant materials to create everlasting coloration imprints on fibers. This system, rooted in pure dyeing, combines chemistry and nature to supply gorgeous, natural designs – a refined nod to the tannins discovered within the winemaking course of, in addition to to the ring-stained linens after a raucous ceremonial dinner.
Picture: TJ Girard, courtesy of Style:Work:Store
Whereas visiting Wine + Eggs in Los Angeles’ Atwater Village, the ITRI wine bottles caught my eye with their eclectic, female, and botanical labels – a collage in themselves. ITRI wines are the results of a collaboration between Kent Humphrey, Adam Croce, and Casey O’Brien. Enthusiastic about connecting individuals with wines that align with their particular person tastes, O’Brien and Croce collaborated with Humphrey, who has been crafting award-winning wines in California for over three a long time.
Picture: Adam Croce, courtesy of ITRI Cellars
ITRI Wine: Chapter One – Pores and skin Contact White is vibrant, structured, and stuffed with vitality. A mix of candied orange peel, honey mead, and chamomile results in crisp citrus flavors, with hints of kumquat and lemon thyme. Attempt it with arugula salads, hard-aged cheeses, creamy dishes, French onion soup, or mushrooms. (94% Viognier, 6% Sauvignon Blanc)
ITRI Wine: Chapter One – Chilled Pink is light-bodied, high-energy, and excellent when served barely chilled. Recent crimson fruit flavors like cherry, strawberry, and cranberry are complemented by hints of violet, thyme, and black pepper. Supreme with grilled greens, savory white meats, or any spicy dish – nice for outside eating. (60% Petite Sirah, 33% Zinfandel, 7% Syrah)
Upon studying extra, I found that ITRI wines are crafted “for misfits, by misfits.” The idea of “wine for misfits” actually resonated with my collaboration with Susan Holland of PLUCK. Holland is a fiercely unapologetic artist whose artistic confidence is each inspiring and aspirational. She challenges conventions and encourages others to discover their very own creative boundaries. Reconnecting with somebody who frequently conjures up curiosity and pushes boundaries is a present. This collaboration is yet one more instance of how the collage of experiences, individuals, and initiatives we accumulate alongside the best way provides that means to each life and artwork.
FLOW Tray and pedestals by Style:Work:Store Eco-printed runner doily by PLUCK – Costs upon request.
