Kick off the Antiques & Garden Show with the annual Champagne Reception, hosted by Nashville Interiors and the Nashville Design Collective. Curated by Chauvet Arts, this year’s theme thoughtfully examines the deep connection between art and nature, offering a visual exploration of botanical beauty through the lens of contemporary artists.
Carlos Gamez de Francisco | Good Deeds | Acrylic on Canvas| 36 x 47 in | $8,000
Carlos Gamez de Francisco’s paintings are filled with vibrant floral arrangements and lush garden scenes, often accompanied by large, detailed insects. These insects carry symbolic meaning throughout his work: butterflies flying upward represent freedom, those falling or flying downward evoke chaos, and those at rest signify a delicate balance between the two.
Denise Stewart-Sanabria
In contrast, she shifts the focus to hyper-realistic portraits of food. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture the textures, colors, and forms of everyday ingredients elevate them to fine art. Her work offers a refreshing perspective on nature’s bounty, celebrating the artistry in food and its ability to connect us to the natural world in a tangible way.
Only Their Heads Remained | Oil on Linen | 30 x 24 in | $3,000
Denise Stewart-Sanabria | Time Warp Garden Party | Oil on Linen | 30 x 40 in | $3,900