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OCTOBER 2020

In the Studio With Nfocus Eight local artists share what they‘ve been creating during lockdown

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Contents October 2020 | Vol. xxvii, No. 10

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Taking the Stage 48

New York to Nashville 59

Night at the Museum The Frist Gala Patrons Party gives guests a private tour of J.M.W. Turner’s works

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Ladies in Red

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Gilda’s Club Red Door Bash brings home a successful virtual event

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Nstyle Home décor accessories from local boutiques to refresh your living spaces

Rustic Meets Refined 80

Nspire The Keep A Breast Foundation brings 20th anniversary exhibit to Nashville

Sitting Pretty The best patios to enjoy safe and beautiful outdoor dining this fall

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departments

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Best Behavior Expert etiquette advice from John Bridges

Nretrospect Looking back at the history of Hatch Show Print

In Our Words Finding inspiration in the midst of a challenging year

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features 27

Taking Vows Farquhar-Goldberg vows

Holly Williams creates the best of both worlds with White’s Mercantile Room and Board

Designer Zang Toi brings an intimate version of the Symphony Fashion Show to Gus Mayer 21

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Laura Thurman blends Southern comfort with West Coast sophistication

Nashville Rep brings back live performance for Broadway Brunch at Night 18

Home Sweet Home

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Behind the Scenes Hannah Crowell opens up about her life as an interior designer

In the Studio With Nfocus

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Eight local artists share what they’ve been working on during quarantine

Step Inside Virgin Hotels Nashville offers timeless and thoughtful design

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Michael Shane Neal photographed in his studio by Daniel Meigs. For more on what Shane and other local artists have been working on during quarantine, check out our In the Studio With Nfocus feature on page 27.

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IN O UR WO RD S

Keeping On Finding inspiration in the midst of a challenging year What have you accomplished in 2020? Has it been a year of personal growth and increased productivity?

Or have you found it hard to focus on much of anything?

For me, this year has been like an erratic pendulum, swinging between inspiration and apathy, from discipline to lethargy. I’ve read some remarkable books, and I’ve binge-watched some regrettable TV. I’ve completed some major house projects, and I’ve spent entire weekends on the couch. I’ve enjoyed the quiet solitude, and I’ve mourned the loss of in-person connection. It’s been a year of opposing thoughts and feelings. We’re all just doing our best, aren’t we?

It was inspiring to chat with local artists this month to see how they’ve tapped into their own cre-

ativity in the midst of the stress and anxiety of this year. Our cover guy, Michael Shane Neal, is still putting on his suit and tie every day to paint.

(What an impressive feat, especially to those of us who now consider yoga pants to be business attire!)

He also has much to celebrate this year, as the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recently acquired his painting of Congressman John Lewis. Find out more of what Shane and other local artists have been up to on page 27.

They’re not the only ones making the best out of a bad situation.

This issue is full of stories of people and organizations finding beauty and ingenuity in the midst of hardship. I hope it offers you a bit of inspiration to keep going. We’re all in this together.

BY NANCY FLOYD

Nancy is a reader of books, rider of bikes and lover of all things local. She lives in East Nashville with her husband, Kyle, and beagle, Gus. Email her at nfloyd@nfocusmagazine.com.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Pattern Play Hannah Crowell of Crowell + Co. Interiors opens up about her life as an interior designer Hannah Crowell was destined to follow a creative path. Although she comes from country music royalty — her parents are Rosanne Cash and Rodney Crowell, and her grandfather was Johnny Cash — the Nashville native first pursued an acting career before moving into interior design.

Her parents may have unwittingly planted the seed, because as a child, Hannah would pore over their photography books for hours. Even now, art — photography, in particuThe Basics lar — plays an important role in her design, and she Name: Hannah Crowell feels a space isn’t complete Profession/Title: Interior without it. In 2012, she Designer, Crowell + Co. Interiors opened her eponymous Hometown: Nashville firm, Crowell + Co. InteZip Code: 37205 riors, and hasn’t slowed Years in Nashville: 26 (I had a down since. She quickly long stint in California) became known for her Number of books in Virgin use of color and pattern, Hotels Nashville’s Funny expressed through appealLibrary: A LOT ing wallpapers, layers of texture and organic prints.

Her fresh approach to décor and relaxed spaces is in high demand. Beginning with her first solo job renovating a midcentury home in Forest Hills, Hannah’s projects have been as varied as an 1890s downtown loft to a farmhouse in Hickman County and in locations like West Palm Beach and Inlet Beach. Her most recent completed project will be enjoyed by many What is your design philosophy? I always lean more than homeowners and their guests. The toward more relaxed, organic spaces that are Virgin Hotels Nashville commissioned Hannah rooted in art and culture. to create the interiors of its coffee shop, Funny Library, and the hotel’s speakeasy, The Late What are your favorite materials to work with?

I absolutely love wallpaper, because I don’t Great, which she describes as “beautiful and timethink you can have enough color and pattern in less and my visual interpretation of the Nashville I your world. know and love.” Fortunately, Hannah had time to put away her swatches and escape from Zoom Is there anyone in the industry that you meetings to answer a few questions for us. particularly admire? Too many to count, really.

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That said, Russell Sage, who designed the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, is a genius.

I took my girls there last summer. I’ve never seen a space that was as thoughtfully and oddly designed — everything that I aspire to do.

I cannot wait to go back!

What’s your biggest design pet peeve?

Basically, what you see on the floor of Restoration Hardware. It feels so sterile and devoid of personality. I know that muted palette appeals to a lot of people, but it’s just not me.

What’s an object in your home that would surprise people? The anatomical model that sits on the record player console in our formal living room. We named him Todd.

What’s the best shop to buy a gift? You can’t go wrong at White’s Mercantile.

When you have out-of-town guests visiting, where do you take them? Radnor Lake, Hattie B’s and the Ryman.

What is your favorite restaurant, and what did you miss most about it during the shutdown?

My whole family has been pretty shut down, and I have yet to go back to a restaurant. However, I cannot wait to have a forever-long dinner at Rolf & Daughters and happy hour at Sperry’s.

What has been your most frequent meal during the shutdown? Frozen pizza. I know I should say something that makes me sound like a decent mother, but in reality, I’m pretty sure we all have scurvy at this point.

What’s your favorite locally made product?

Thistle Farms is such a treasure in Nashville.

What they do for our community is just remarkable, and all of their products are amazing. And I swear by their bug spray!

What’s your favorite local event? Any show at the Ryman. I think that is what I have missed most during the pandemic. There is no venue on earth that sounds better than the Ryman.

What’s the one thing you hope never changes in Nashville? I really hope our commitment to making original and authentic art continues and that we don’t become overly commercialized.

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Taking the Stage Nashville Rep brings back live performance for Broadway Brunch at Night

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ashville Repertory Theatre’s wildly popular Broadway Brunch may have been canceled due to the pandemic, but co-chairs Julie Schneider and Tracy Wade knew that the show must go on. With the creative minds at the Rep, they brought back live performance for an evening that celebrated music and the beloved nonprofit.

Whether at intimate gatherings of two or open-air house parties for 10, VIPs upheld the tradition of great food and drink that the event is known for. All over town, they sipped and supped before watching the show. Quite a few took advantage of custom dinner menus offered by Ellington’s, Chauhan Ale & Masala House and The Mockingbird, rather than cooking on the hot summer night.

The show was a smash hit! Stage favorite Megan Murphy Chambers made a charming and hilarious emcee. Members of the Rep family sang popular show tunes, a medley of songs spotlighting 35 years of Nashville Rep shows and a timely parody, “It’s COVID-19,” based on “It Sucks to Be Me” from Avenue Q. With her spirited commentary, Megan guided viewers through cleverly produced videos and heartfelt words from familiar faces.

Fortunately, Broadway Brunch at Night was more than just one evening of musical theater from Nashville Rep’s talented cast and crew. It kicked off the Week of Giving, which brought original short plays from Ingram New Works alumni playwrights and participants in New Works 615, a professional development program for local artists started this year, into homes everywhere. Other highlights during the week included Artist Happy Hour hosted by the Rep’s Amos Glass and Nate Eppler.

When the city shut down in March, Nashville Rep was about to close its 35th anniversary season and its highest-attended year in over a decade. The distanced program they brought into homes for the revamped Broadway Brunch at Night reminded all of the joy and connection that live performances bring and, most of all, how important Nashville Repertory Theatre is to the community.

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New York to Nashville Designer Zang Toi brings an intimate version of the Symphony Fashion Show to Gus Mayer

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ithout a doubt, the best ladies’ night out in Nashville for the past 14 years has been the Symphony Fashion Show. At the weeknight affair, women of all ages arrive in their finest attire, most dazzling jewelry and highest heels to sip Champagne in the courtyard at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center before viewing the latest fashions by a renowned clothing designer in the Laura Turner Concert Hall.

In mid-January, everyone was thrilled when co-chairs Barbara Burns and Ashley Rosen announced that Zang Toi would be the featured designer for the 15th annual show, originally scheduled for April 14. When COVID-19 hit, the show was rescheduled for August 26 but was ultimately canceled as the pandemic continued into the summer. Fortunately, Zang’s Nashville trunk show — scheduled to begin on the same date — was not.

In lieu of showing his stunning Fall 2020 collection to 700plus admirers at the Schermerhorn, Zang and Gus Mayer hosted a few mini fashion shows for select Nashville Symphony supporters — including honorary chair Barbara Bovender — and his most loyal customers, in addition to welcoming excited shoppers to the Green Hills boutique for four days.

When we interviewed Zang for our March fashion issue, he described his Fall 2020 runway collection as a tribute to his beloved adopted home, New York City. He captured the sophistication and a bit of the grit of the city in a show that opened with magnificent black and gray separates, segued into chic pieces in pop art pink, red and blue and taxicab yellow and closed with glamorous, hand-beaded looks depicting NYC landmarks.

Zang Toi loves New York. He also loves Nashville, and the ladies here love him back. For four days, they sipped bubbly, admired clothing and ordered, ordered, ordered. And when their clothes arrive, they will not only look great, they’ll also feel great because Gus Mayer donated a percentage of their purchases to the Nashville Symphony.

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Night at the Museum The Frist Gala Patrons Party gives guests a private tour of J.M.W. Turner’s works

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n the absence of the Frist Gala this year, art lovers and supporters of the Frist Art Museum still gathered for a socially distanced Patrons Party to celebrate the J.M.W. Turner exhibit. The after-hours party was held on two consecutive evenings, allowing a small group to have a practically private night at the museum.

Frist Gala co-chairs Jody Hull and Lise Morrow welcomed guests as they arrived at the museum. The first order of business was a temperature check at the door. Once guests were cleared to enter, they were given a custom mask featuring the works of J.M.W. Turner. Attendees had 17 unique and beautiful options to choose from, including a mask with a depiction of “The Fighting Temeraire,” one of Turner’s paintings on display at the Frist. Guests were then given free rein of the museum’s three galleries to enjoy the exhibits, lingering at paintings as long as they chose, often completely alone. Turner’s seascapes and landscapes were on display in Quest for the Sublime, shown in the Ingram Gallery, while upstairs, Mel Ziegler: Flag Exchange — featuring an installation of 50 flags, one from each state — and Jitish Killat: Return to Sender, a thought-provoking display of light, photography and sound, captivated guests.

And since no Patrons Party would be complete without a delicious meal, partygoers were treated to a three-course boxed dinner from Kristen Winston to enjoy at home. The carefully packed meals included a butter lettuce and arugula salad, filet of beef with wild mushrooms and red wine sauce, and a dark chocolate terrine with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Kristen even included instructions for heating and serving the meal at home for a complete five-star dining experience.

It wasn’t quite the lavish gala the museum typically hosts, but the event accomplished the same mission: celebrating art and recognizing the important role that it, and the Frist Art Museum, plays in our city.

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ll across Middle Tennessee, table hosts and hostesses stayed at home and tuned in with their devices for the Red Door Bash, named for the distinctive entrance at Gilda’s Clubs nationwide. Gilda’s Club’s local chapter provides free cancer support for individuals and their families in 15 area counties, and co-chairs Victoria Marger and Rae Hirsch began altering plans in the spring so that everyone — especially those served by the nonprofit — could safely attend its signature fundraiser.

Leading up to the event, hosts received their Party in a Red Box, which was loaded with entertaining essentials, many accented with that signature color. On the night of the bash, people gathered with their families or welcomed their quarantine pods to homes and backyards for intimate gatherings.

And while they geared up for the evening to come, emcee Demetria Kalodimos and President and CEO Harriet Schiftan, both sporting red, were inside the Clubhouse getting ready for the live telecast.

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Cathy and Clay Jackson received the Red Door Champion Award for their consistent, long-time support, and the Dr. Gail Addlestone Community Building Award went to Juli and Earl Fitz for their passionate advocacy. Finally, the recently retired Felice Apolinsky was thanked for her 22 years of service as program director.

The success of the virtual Red Door Bash is proof that Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee has built a vital community to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. Thanks to the outpouring of generosity by the table hosts, auction bidders and sponsors, everyone whose lives are impacted by cancer, as well as their families and friends, can walk through the trademark red doors and receive the support, programs and services that are always free of charge.

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In the Studio With Nfocus With all of the difficulties that 2020 has brought, it’s also delivered some unexpected inspiration. We went into the studios of eight local artists to see what they’ve been working on during lockdown. They opened up about the challenges of creating in quarantine, where they have found inspiration, how local and national events have impacted their art and what’s next for them. Keep reading to find out how these clever minds are continuing to create beauty in the midst of chaos.

Michael Shane Neal

What have you been working on during lockdown? Having had my wings clipped and unable to travel for months, I have been working on a number of portrait commissions that I began just before the lockdown. Of particular note, a new portrait of Congressman John Lewis.

I finished the painting in May, shortly before the congressman’s death, and [I am] grateful he got to see it finished. It is the newest portrait to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, in their new exhibition The

Struggle for Justice, and will be on display at the reopening of the museum later this year. I also found some time to paint other subjects.

Where have you found inspiration? So many places! My books, friends and colleagues sharing videos and images on social media posts (although, I have tried to place limits on my screen time) and extended time with my two daughters. The lockdown at home gave us more time together, and I discovered something I should have already firmly known:

They are some of the most inspiring people I know — says a proud father.

What have you missed the most during quarantine? Packing shoulder to shoulder, dressed in my tux, at some marvelous event in town in support of some wonderful cause.

What have you learned about yourself as an artist? What I confirmed about myself is that I have chosen the right subject matter for my work. I knew I loved people, but the restrictions and limitations of spending time with >>

friends, family and the subjects of my pictures have shown me clearly how much I desire and crave time with others as inspiration for my work.

What are you working on next? I have begun some work for the Ross Perot family and [am] excited that I am painting the late Ross Perot for his museum in Dallas. I am also painting two former American ambassadors to France. I hope the new year allows us to finish up these projects and others and travel freely once again anywhere in the world.

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Kit Reuther Sculptor and Painter

What have you been working on during lockdown? It’s actually been a very productive year. After my spring show was postponed, I had a few freak-out days of wondering what the hell is going on before getting my head together and realizing the unique opportunity to just make work with limited distractions. I didn’t want to look back on this strange period of time as a lost year. Consequently, I was able to finish several paintings [and] produce two more wood sculptures that we were able to include in my current David Lusk Gallery installation here in Nashville.

doesn’t carry a social or political narrative; perhaps that’s a privilege of the world I grew up in, but I’m paying more attention to artists like Ashley Doggett and Alicia Henry, who are producing powerful images that grab and define their world with raw imagery. They have a lot to say, and it’s important for me to mostly listen, support causes of social justice and, of course, vote in November.

Where have you found inspiration? That’s a hard question to answer. When I first started making art, I relied on new ideas to keep fuel on the fire, and I was much more inclined to look for inspiration from what other people were doing. But over time, I learned to work differently. I see what I do as a continuum of my own previous work. Everything informs the next thing, which informs the next thing and so on.

What has been the biggest challenge of quarantine as it relates to your art? As an artist, I’m used to spending much of my time alone, so quarantine is not all that different for me.

How have national or global events over the past few months impacted your art? My art typically >>

When you’re feeling unmotivated or uncreative, what do you do?

I routinely clean and organize my work spaces.

What have you missed the most during quarantine? I miss spontaneous meetups with friends. And of course, I miss travel. I usually don’t like to travel in the summertime, but being told I can’t makes me want to more! I took an overnight trip to Atlanta with my sister to drop off some paintings, and it felt like a huge indulgence.

For the full interview with Kit, visit nfocusmagazine.com.

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Donna Woodley

Where have you found inspiration? It’s the mask for me. I’ve found inspiration in the swift evolution of the mask during this time. Some people, including myself, have gotten really creative and fashionable with our masks. It’s interesting, because what I was working on prior to the lockdown is very relevant to some of the horrible biases and injustices that exist and that have happened recently and for many years. However, I found myself putting that work aside and focusing on portraits that include the protective masks depicting provocative messages, such as “I Can’t Breathe,” “Black

Lives Matter” and “Vote.”

The masks and the text are an interesting combination.

The mask essentially muffles the speech when worn.

But the text on the mask is front and center for all to see, and it speaks loud and clear, thus reinstating the voice of the person wearing it. So, texts on masks have been a source of inspiration for me during most of the quarantine.

What have you learned about yourself as an artist?

I’m naturally shy and have often kept quiet when I’ve had something to say, but over the years, I’ve learned that expressing my thoughts

and ideas are a must. They count. Even if I say them out loud and no one is in the room to hear them, they are worthy of my voice, so I’ve made that a part of my practice. I’ve also learned to better manage the anxiety I often feel before starting a painting. A blank surface can be a little scary, but it’s a failure if it remains blank.

So, the idea is to just start.

How have national or global events over the past few months impacted your art? Most of my work has remained consistent with my art practice prior to some of these unfortunate events, but there are some addi>>

tional layers to the discourse of the work informed by events like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor’s murders and COVID-19 that add to how I talk about the work.

When you’re feeling unmotivated or uncreative, what do you do? I continue to work in those moments.

Sometimes, it’s just good to do something just for fun, with no real theme or purpose in mind. I love working on my technical skills as a painter, so it’s a joy for me to paint a lemon really well, focusing on hues and values with a light source.

I also enjoy the practice of mixing paint.

PHOTOGRAPH BY DANIEL MEIGS

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Pam Marlene Taylor Fiber Artist and Curator

What have you been working on during lockdown? I’ve gotten about halfway through a series of six tapestries I’m calling “Gray Area,” which transition in color down a rainbow spectrum, from primarily black and white in the first tapestry [to] primarily gray in the sixth. I’m really looking forward to the visual impact these will make in a gallery, but I’m not planning to show these until a time when people can go to galleries again. I’m all about the virtual galleries! These pieces are just going to be better in person.

Where have you found inspiration? My 2020 passion project has been opening a gallery and artist residency with my friend and fellow curator, Kaylan Buteyn (founder of the Artist/Mother podcast).

We have worked with over 150 different artists from around the world during the lockdown, and it’s been one of the most inspiring and formative art experiences of my life. (@stayhomegallery, if anyone is interested in following along!)

When you’re feeling unmotivated or uncreative, what do you do?

Usually, I just try to forgive myself >>

and trust it will come. I’m a big believer in resting periods in your art practice. But I also try to play!

Creating without the goal of exhibition can be really fueling.

What has been the biggest challenge of quarantine as it relates to your art? At exhibitions, people have always remarked that they liked my work in photos but how much better the pieces are in person! My work is pretty large, and even photos with objects in them can’t quite capture the scale of standing next to it. I also really miss working with awesome art photographers who can capture my work so much better than I can!

How, if at all, has your creative process or routine changed?

There’s really nothing in my life that hasn’t changed! Something very strange about my routine that has happened is that I now rise and sleep with the sun. I’ve never in my life, not even for one morning, been a morning person.

But something about this year has changed me, and I now go to bed early and catch the sunrise every morning.

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Where have you found inspiration? I think the thing I found most inspiring lately is compassionate responses. There’s a tremendous amount of effort that goes into creating space, especially when something is making us feel angry or scared. It restores my faith in humanity when I see it, [and] I experience so much pride when I am able to do it myself.

How have national or global events over the past few months impacted your art? The last body of work I showed publicly way back in 2016, Denied Realities, is about patriarchal culture and

how it limits personhood. I think this subject lies at the heart of a lot of the conversations we’re seeing more and more now. As a white female artist, I’m using my empathy as best I can, but there are realities and perspectives that I just cannot touch because of my own privilege. I am currently selfrepresented and felt called to donate the traditional 50 percent gallery commission from this series to rotating local nonprofits that focus on arts, environmentalism and BIPOC communities. It feels respectful to the existing collectors of this work and doable since that was built into the price. FLWR

Shop generously hosting my work at their new Belle Meade location is also making this possible (thank you, Alex and Quinn!). So far, I’ve donated to the Brooklyn Heights Community Garden and the McGruder Family Resource Center. They are wonderful organizations; please look them up.

When you’re feeling unmotivated or uncreative, what do you do? I meditate or spend time in nature, because those two things usually mean I’m disconnected from my body.

What has been the biggest challenge of quarantine >>

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Leaving room for all of this fear, anger and the tremendous sense of urgency I feel, while also making space to be creative and explore and play. Just letting all of that coexist sounds simple, but it is anything but simple.

How, if at all, has your creative process or routine changed? Moving forward, I’m thinking about the sustainability of my materials, making my work more financially accessible and ways to put my privilege into service in my art practice and my life. I am working to let this be a process without beating myself up.

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What have you been working on during lockdown? I started making daily drawings, notations, writing reflections of the events of the days as they were unfolding.

I made a series of photographs; I called them “Kitchen Abstraction” — a bit of playing with food and trying to turn routines into rituals.

What have you learned about yourself as an artist? I am a filter and [a] sponge — vulnerable but resilient, a repository of experience.

That is [a] scary thing, to be [a] container of deep feeling, emotions, observations, a conduit.

What has been the biggest challenge of quarantine as it relates to your art? My studio is at the university, and I was unable to access [it] for a good period of time. I was scared. Then, I made my kitchen island, my dining room table [and] my living room all studio spaces. I turned my bedroom into a studio space, and voilà — I produce nonstop.

How, if at all, has your creative process or routine changed? I have moments of total anguish, reading, hearing, seeing the news >>

and all [the] terrible things that have unfolded during this period. I grew a lot of gray hair. All my travels have been halted; that is a radical change in my routine. I started making experiments with sonic experience — very simple but satisfying toward the ideas’ end.

What have you missed the most during quarantine? The amazing feeling of hugging a good friend.

What are you working on next?

Well, I have been very busy getting ready for launching the EADJ, Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice, which was on September 23 and, with it, a forum for important voices [to] gather here in the South. I do have numerous invitations for commissions, exhibitions and [the] biennial ahead. I am writing, teaching and gathering. I hope for a future. I am working on a very delicate drawing inspired by flowers I received in quarantine.

They are memorial drawings/paintings/photos of a period of sorrow and contemplation. The pandemic has also provided space and time for contemplation for what I think almost no one was ready.

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Beth Reitmeyer

What have you been working on during lockdown? I have been obsessed with clouds.

Before the lockdown, I started working on Thunderstorm, a group of cloud sculptures that pulse. With Thunderstorm, I have been thinking about the hardships but beauty in life — how in the midst of the storms, there is still hope. I was also playing with the idea of a giant cloud that people can enter to see a silver lining. That part I’ve put on hold; people are exhausted, and it’s too much to think about the silver lining of 2020 right now.

But I continue to slowly create the clouds, stitching them in moments throughout the day as I take breaks from my other work.

When you’re feeling unmotivated or uncreative, what do you do? I take a break, take a walk, stare at the wall for an hour (or longer). I remind myself that each new day is a new day. If yesterday was hard, maybe today will be better, so let’s see. I talk to friends who set my thinking straight. And sometimes, I just suck it up and make myself work on stuff.

What has been the biggest challenge of quarantine as it relates to your art? Paying gigs are unstable; I am fortunate to have more than enough paying work, but it can be draining. The biggest challenge is having days where I feel like I’m working and living through exhaustion.

I worry about the safety of my students.

How, if at all, has your creative process or routine changed? I have fewer full days of working only on art, so now, I try to sprinkle art-making throughout the day while I work on gig >>

work. I’ll send an email and then sew. I’ll teach a Zoom class and then paint some plastic. My days never look the same, which was true before COVID. So, I try to make goals for the day and then work on them, all while taking art-making breaks.

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What have you missed the most during quarantine? I have missed seeing friends and family. I miss seeing live music. I miss going to art openings and events.

What are you working on next? Clouds. Cloudy skies are on my horizon, haha!

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Alan LeQuire Sculptor and Gallerist

What have you been working on during lockdown? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been finishing portraits for a new suffrage monument, Equality Trailblazers, scheduled to unveil in Memphis [in] late October. We were originally scheduled to unveil in March but had to postpone because of the virus. The extra time has been very welcome, affording more attention to detail and execution of what is a more elaborate monument. (Along with six historical portrait busts, this one also includes a 60-footlong steel wall depicting women marching in protest for over 100 years.)

Where have you found inspiration? From the beginning of my training as a sculptor, the female figure has been the focus and inspiration. I am inspired by all the strong women in my life and the ones I see fighting for equality.

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also sculpted the female figure, and when I work, I feel connected to them and to other artists going back centuries.

How have national or global events over the past few months impacted your art? At the time of the murder of George Floyd, I was completing portrait busts of three African American women: Ida B. Wells, Mary Church Terrell and Lois DeBerry. They will be part of the Memphis Trailblazers monument that will honor 12 women from Shelby County. The site is very close to City Park, where the statue of Jefferson Davis was removed only two years ago. The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement has made me hopeful that we are close to a profound spiritual change in this country, and I feel I am a small part of it.

When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling unmotivated or uncreative, what do you do? Lately, I am also a farmer.

We began raising sheep a few years ago, and I find that working with animals is very rewarding.

Our farm work is not that creative, but it helps me reflect and focus my energy when I get back to the studio.

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HOME SWEET HOME Laura Thurman blends Southern comfort with West Coast sophistication for a couple relocating to Nashville When Laura Thurman of Thurman Design Studio was approached to design the interior of a brand-new 7,000-square-foot home in Franklin, she knew she was in for a challenge. She had already designed one house for her clients, but this project brought on a whole new set of design issues. This time, she was presented with a completely empty space and was tasked with making it a home, from schematic drawings, hard finish selections and overseeing construction design details all the way to completely furnishing and accessorizing each room.

The challenges began when talking with the homeowners, a Los Angeles transplant couple with greatly diverging ideas and design aesthetics. One wanted woodsy Southern charm, including a healthy amount of antlers, while the other wanted more bold and modern West Coast sophistication. But one thing that both clients agreed on was that the color palette for this home should be almost entirely neutral, despite the last home she designed for them being awash in vibrant colors. Laura insisted on still including some pops of color here and there, and they trusted her instinct to stunning success.

Aside from some personal photographs and a few other small items, Laura chose every detail, from the paint on the walls, accessories on the shelves and appliances in the kitchen to the flooring, fixtures and furniture. Everything she chose had to fit the aesthetic guidelines to please both clients, and this allowed her to explore styles and bend the boundaries of design. Some rooms are more refined, and others are more fun.

Laura says, “I feel like this project was a perfect blend of sophistication and coziness.” The four-poster bed in the master bedroom, made by Noir in Los Angeles, is perfectly modern, while the sliding glass-paneled barn door next to it leading to the master bath is the epitome of farmhouse chic. The kitchen features a white vent hood that naturally blends in with the cabinetry and neutral-colored granite countertops (handselected from the slab yard by Laura and one of the clients), while the theater room is filled with an oversized leather sectional surrounded by original classic movie posters ( from the client’s time with a major movie studio) and an impressively large projector screen. To state it mildly, this home contains multitudes.

Laura firmly believes that good design is layered and pulls from other cultures, and while this project is primarily a mainstream American-style home, Laura made sure it also projected an earthy, global vibe.

She included rugs and accessories from Morocco and India, and she featured a collection of antique traditional Native American figures belonging to the homeowners. After eight months of planning, designing and installing, she presented her clients with this gorgeous abode that perfectly exemplifies cosmopolitan elegance and Nashville charm.

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WALL OF SATISFACTION While Laura had nearly ultimate freedom with the rest of the house, one nonnegotiable was the inclusion of this brilliant and legendary black-andwhite wallpaper. Made by Schumacher in 1963, this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Queen of Spainâ&#x20AC;? design was once in the London flat of Mick Jagger. Laura covered one of the bathrooms in it, and the close proximity of the walls and the hand-stamped pattern induce an almost hypnotic effect in the round mirror.

SETTING THE BAR The basement is made for kicking back and having fun. In addition to the theater room, this area features a fullsized pool table and a bar with scaled leather stools, a silver leaf backsplash and antlers by the sink. Crowning the wall of alcoholic accoutrements is a full-length shelf displaying almost the entire history of Sparkletts water bottles, a collection maintained by one of the clients, whose forebear started the company in 1925.

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TAKING IT SPEAKEASY This comfortable space, furnished with custom Eleanor Rigby Home leather chairs and built-in bookshelves framing the window, is the very essence of comfort and class. Add to that the cathedral ceilings, animal-skin rug and the antler chandelier by Antlerworx (made from real antlers, by the way), and you have a cozy yet modern space for relaxing with a glass of the good stuff.

WORKING FROM HOME While the office wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a focal point at the time of design, the ongoing pandemic made a quality workfrom-home space more important than anyone could have foreseen.

Fortunately, Laura designed this enviable workspace featuring a jawdropping Portuguese desk designed

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TAKE A CHANCE Holly uses wallpaper in all her homes, including the Room and Board houses. She loves the way it adds so much character to a space and transforms it much faster than any art or décor can. That’s certainly the case with this vivacious floral Seraphina paper from Designer’s Guild, which fills the foyer and the second floor hall. She says her decision to put it all the way up the stairs is “one of my favorite risky moments!”

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RUSTIC MEETS REFINED Holly Williams creates the best of both worlds with White’s Mercantile Room and Board Anyone who believes that you have to rough it to enjoy a rustic vacation hasn’t enjoyed a stay at one of Holly Williams’ charming rental properties. In addition to owning the luxury fashion boutique H. Audrey and modern-day general store White’s Mercantile, the talented singer-songwriter also runs White’s Mercantile Room and Board, a hospitality company that delivers memorable escapes at historic Tennessee homes.

Scrolling through Holly’s social media, you’ll soon realize she has a passion for renovating homes — 10 in the past five years, to be exact — but by no means is she a flipper. She is motivated by a love of bringing old buildings back to life, restoring them to their original beauty and preserving their stories for the future. She credits her grandparents June and Warren White, whose welcoming home was a wonderful mix of family heirlooms, new pieces and antiques, as her inspiration.

It’s in that spirit that Holly restored and decorated Fox Country Farmhouse, Center Hill Cabins and Sweeney Cottage, the three Room and Board getaways available for rent. Each property reflects Holly’s personal decorating style of blending classic, timeless design with fun patterns and color for an unexpected flair. That “flair” shows up in bold wallpapers ranging from deep green florals to British hunting scenes, floor tiles in rich patterns, ceilings painted in dramatic shades and antiques and rugs sourced from all over.

For modern comfort, each house has a fire pit, gourmet kitchen and appliances, cozy fireplace, soaking tub and, to ensure a good night’s sleep, luxury linens. Guests will find the homes stocked with her favorite board games, coffee table books and stemless wine glasses from White’s Mercantile. And what would a stay be without a Gibson guitar or two for guests to connect with their hidden songwriter?

It is more than growing a business to Holly. “Getting to be creative is a massive reward in itself,” she says. “I’m deeply grateful whenever a project begins, because I love the challenge of it, and whenever it ends, because there is nothing more gratifying than knowing that there is another house saved and revived!” Fortunately, Holly is sharing the stories held by White’s Mercantile Room and Board with those of us seeking a little peace and quiet in a relaxing and beautiful setting.

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FIRST STEP It all started with the two-story Fox Country Farmhouse located in Cornersville. Holly immediately fell in love with the 1860s home sitting on 8 acres when she found it on Craigslist. While it has been fully renovated, original features, like the beadboard walls and ceilings and pine floors, were simply cleaned up and given new life with paint. In the kitchen, the old fireplace takes center stage among modern, stainless steel appliances.

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POINT OF VIEW All of the properties have at least one porch, but according to Holly, “The dreamiest porch in the world is the screened-in porch at the cabins at Center Hill, especially during a rainstorm on the tin roof!” On clear days, guests can lounge on that main cottage’s bed swing and take in ridge-top views of the lake, valley and surrounding woods. And at night, moving to the back deck guarantees a perfect spot for stargazing.

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RULE OF THREE The three buildings at the Center Hill Cabins are on the smaller side, making the cozy site perfect for a family or friends getaway. While more neutral in palette than the other properties, Holly brought in splashes of color with bright rugs and textiles.

She is known for scouring local antique malls, including favorites GasLamp in Berry Hill and Serenite Maison in Leiperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fork, for the great finds that give so much character to her projects.

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SOMETHING OLD It’s one of Holly’s rules: Every home needs something old. She also maintains it doesn’t have to be expensive. It can be as simple as investing in some beautiful, old framed pictures to add character and warmth. Holly is also a big fan of antique Turkish rugs, vintage silver bowls and old mirrors, especially when hung in groupings.

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STEP BACK IN TIME Built in 1892, the Sweeney Cottage is the only nightly rental available in Leiperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fork Village and is located steps away from the music, food and shopping the quaint town is known for. The small Victorian captures the essence of Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style, with its antique furniture and accessories and delightfully patterned wallpaper. She renovated only where needed and preserved where she could in order to let the history shine through in this stunning home.

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Patio dining certainly experienced a boost as restaurants cautiously reopened following the shutdown due to the pandemic. But who really enjoys sitting outside during a sweltering summer in Nashville? The arrival of crisper days and cooler evenings make this time of year perfect for gathering over alfresco meals. We’ve compiled a list of eight restaurants with patios that not only serve scrumptious food but also strictly adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines for the comfort and health of their guests and employees.

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Miel

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Along with the changes in seasons come changes in the menu at Miel in Sylvan Park. And just when it’s most important to support your local community, it’s also the perfect time to eat locally sourced, farm-to-table fare, such as the delectable pork spare ribs, acorn squash salad, or chili and soy chicken. As the weather cools, throw on a sweater, order your meal for takeout, and sit on the rustic patio or walk over to The Barn for the quintessential fall dining experience right in the city. Look ahead at their live music schedule, and plan to stay a while for some seasonal cocktails. mielrestaurant.com

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Nicky’s Coal Fired Artisan craft bagel shop by day, made-from-scratch Italian restaurant and pizzeria by night, Nicky’s Coal Fired recently reopened with a new fast-casual concept, where guests order at the host stand and take a seat — the best of which can be found on either of the two patios. Whether you choose to sit outside at the front or back of the popular Nations eatery, you’ll be socially distanced and surrounded by the herb gardens that chef Tony Galzin uses for his authentic Italian dishes. nickysnashville.com

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Rolf & Daughters Rolf & Daughters just resumed full-service outdoor dining for parties of up to four people and by same-day reservations only. The patio menu is a bit simpler to lessen interaction, but putting your mask back on tells servers you have a question. In addition to the top-notch, housemade pastas, diners can enjoy the same inventive cocktails and approachable wine list that they did before. The options change regularly, so expect to see new items with apples, squash and sweet potatoes as they come into season. rolfanddaughters.com

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Lockeland Table One silver lining of the pandemic is the addition of even more outdoor dining to the beloved East Nashville restaurant. The quaint patio, which faces residential Woodland Street, is still an option, but there are now intimate tables safely spread apart and stretching along the side of the eatery on 16th Street. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect spot to enjoy cooler temperatures while sipping a cocktail, snacking on a cheese plate or Chef Hal Holden-Bacheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouthwatering empanadas or diving into a wood-fired pizza or any one of the rotating selections of farmto-table dishes. And with QR codes allowing you to pull up the menu and pay your check on your phone, the experience is as safe as it is delicious. lockelandtable.com

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The Middle Eastern restaurant, housed in the former location of Holland House in East Nashville, already boasted one of the most enviable and expansive patios in town. Since the lockdown, it’s open even longer each day, thanks to the addition of lunch service Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Chef Hrant Arakelian’s plates boast masterfully complex flavors, whether you’re grazing on hummus topped with lamb merguez and sweet pepper purée, falafel with pickled turnips or pomegranate-glazed octopus. And with a selection of specialty cocktails, infused with unique ingredients like coriander honey and black cardamom, and Middle Eastern wines to choose from, you’ll never want to leave this delightfully cozy spot. lyranashville.com

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Adele’s Offering comfort and elegance and tucked away off of 12th Avenue S., Adele’s patio, with its greenery, white umbrellas and warm string lights crossing overhead, is always a go-to spot for fine dining in The Gulch. Thanks to the seasonal menu, you’re sure to always find something scrumptious to fit your mood for dinner, lunch or brunch, whether it be duck leg with plum barbecue mustard or Verlasso salmon with cucumber, dill and blood orange. Don’t skip your chance to explore their unique cocktail menu and extensive wine list, as well. adelesnashville.com

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Henrietta Red The team at Henrietta Red reconfigured the private dining room and renamed it the Covered Porch to provide additional seating — with air conditioning! — along with a revamped menu that stays true to the restaurant’s commitment to simple, fresh ingredients. Henrietta’s Fish Camp features playful options that are updated daily and, of course, oysters. The new weekend brunch menu includes lobster rolls, and happy hour is back with specials on oysters, cava and cocktails. Reservations can be made on Resy for parties of up to six people. henriettared.com

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Family-owned bistro Epice is a 12South landmark lauded for its traditional Lebanese fare that is both delectable and healthy. Oh, did we mention that their patio is dogfriendly? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a combination thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to beat! New executive chef Chris Sorter, here and at sister restaurants Kalamatas and Santo, will be keeping menu favorites and adding some new and interesting dishes. Just in time for fall, be on the lookout for some very unique Lebanese wines that will enhance the authenticity of Epice and its culture. epicenashville.com

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Like a Virgin Virgin Hotels Nashville offers timeless and thoughtful design with a range of fun and fine dining The focal point of the lobby in the newly opened Virgin Hotels Nashville is a massive art piece by sculptor John A. Peralta, which features musical instruments suspended overhead. It’s a fitting statement from a brand known for records and airplanes. The Virgin Group, founded by Sir Richard Branson, opened namesake hotels in Dallas and Chicago before bringing its third location to Nashville. “We go where our people are, and if you think of our brand and Richard ... that’s why we’re in Nashville — the legacy of music and entertainment. That’s what’s really important to us,” says Teddy Mayer, vice president of design.

The much-anticipated 14-story hotel, which has 262 rooms (or chambers, as Virgin calls them), a 24-hour gym and a rooftop bar, opened in July on Music Row. The historic location, which is the former address of Hummingbird Productions, is an appropriate spot for a newly constructed building that Teddy terms an instant classic, defined by its timeless design.

“You see a lot of hotel brands that get a little bit too close to the trend sun, so to speak, where it’s like, ‘Oh, gosh, that’s super-trendy right now and really hot right now,’ and it’s not going to look good in even five years,” says Teddy. “We try to avoid that, because it’s also not a good investment. You don’t want to be renovating every three to five years because your design choices were too trendy and didn’t last.”

The clean lines of the building, designed by BLUR Workshop and Nashville-based Hastings Architecture, are complemented by mixed materials, including black brick and reclaimed wood. The interior design, by MARKZEFF, features furnishings that are also a mix of different textures. In the area just off the lobby, called the Funny Library, cognac leather and metal stools surround black marble cocktail tables and a blue velvet sofa. Nashville-based interior designer Hannah Crowell curated bookshelves, filling them with quirky art and books, such as Drag: The Complete Story by Simon Doonan and Keith Richards’ memoir, Life.

In addition to the Funny Library, the first-floor public area features the Commons Club. This unique space houses the hotel’s main restaurant, The Kitchen, helmed by celebrated chef Ryan Lachaine, who co-owns the much-buzzedabout Houston restaurant Riel.

Within these open concepts are seating areas, a common workspace, a free-standing signature swing, a pool table and several spots to grab a coffee, a cocktail or a light bite.

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MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS There is no wasted space in the guest rooms, which feature two closets, built-in wooden racks for luggage, a vanity and window seats and are decorated in neutral tones with pops of teal and red, Virgin’s signature color. A highlight is a mini Smeg refrigerator. The rooms have a sliding door separating the bedroom portion of the chamber, so even the smaller rooms feel like a suite. With the help of a mobile app, the lighting, thermostats and TV can be touchless — perfect for a post-Covid world.

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VIEW FROM THE TOP Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an express elevator that takes guests to the 14th floor, where the entryway ceiling is covered in lights that look like multicolored beach balls. Bubblegum pink double doors open to The Pool Club, a restaurant and bar highlighted by an infinity pool and spectacular views. While the pool is reserved for hotel guests, the other areas are open to visitors who might like a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail along with menu items such as a burger on a brioche bun or fish tacos.

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Alice Farquhar first heard of Max Goldberg from her brother George, who worked with him at a New York agency. When Max noticed a photo of Alice in the office, George explained she was his younger sister in school in England. Legend has it that Max replied, “I will marry her one day.”

They finally met in 2006, when Alice visited New York with her school choir. They had dinner, and Alice remembers being totally enamored with Max. “He was the most handsome man I had ever seen,” said Alice. “So fun and sweet.” She was heading back home to England the next day with the prospect of never seeing him again. They promised to keep in touch and emailed every day for over a year.

After finishing school in 2007, Alice (then 19) and a friend traveled around the world, ending up in New York, where she and Max had a magical

summer and fell in love. But then, it was time for her to return to England to begin her studies at University of Nottingham. They tried to make it work with Skype and the occasional visit but gave up the transatlantic effort in 2008.

They didn’t see each other for the next 10 years (even though the rest of Max’s family stayed in touch with Alice) and had little contact until 2018, when Max, then living in Nashville, invited Alice, who was living in New York, to dinner when he was in the city for meetings. Within a few weeks, Alice says she realized, “My first-ever boyfriend was still the love of my life.” They were soon committed to each other and embarking on a future together.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, plans for a New York engagement party in March and a Nashville wedding in April had to be shelved. “We

made the decision to proceed with our wedding with just the two of us, intimately celebrated, focusing on the positive of the situation,” said Alice.

With the help of LMA Designs and Please Be Seated Events, they married August 2 in a friend’s garden under a chuppah with Rabbi Laurie Rice of Congregation Micah officiating. Jolene and Onyx, their French bulldogs, wore veils with blue ribbons.

“It was not an easy decision to marry with no family or friends present,” said Alice. “We ended up having the most meaningful ceremony solely on our terms, which was very special.”

The couple lives in Nashville, where Max is a restaurateur and Alice is with Belvedere Vodka.

Their parents are Sylvia Rapoport of Nashville and Steve Goldberg of Wellington, Florida, and Carolyn Farquhar of London and the late Peter Farquhar.

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An Unbroken Mold The Keep A Breast Foundation brings their 20th anniversary exhibit, celebration event and online auction to Nashville After learning of their friend Margaret Kilgallen’s breast cancer diagnosis in 1999, artists Shaney jo Darden, creator of the famous “I [HEART] BOOBIES” wristbands, and Mona Mukherjea-Gerhig looked for ways to raise awareness and support for their friend, but they couldn’t find what they were looking for in the creative environment.

In 2000, Shaney took plaster casts of women’s breasts and torsos and asked artists to use them as their canvas. Thus, the first Keep A Breast exhibit came to life, followed by the creation of the foundation, which exists to promote early detection of breast cancer for modern women.

After 20 years of casting and exhibiting more than 1,000 breasts around the world, the Keep A Breast Foundation is celebrating their 20th anniversary this October with an exhibit featuring 87 casts of Nashville women, including country artists Margo Price and Cam, model Karen Elson, Henrietta Red chef Julia Sullivan, artist Andra Eggleston and former mayor Megan Barry. Held at Riverside Revival, a new East Nashville venue in a converted former church, the exhibit will include a livestreamed event on October 9 with performances from musicians, artists discussing their works, survivors sharing their experiences and an online auction of the pieces themselves.

Shaney hopes this event will raise both money and awareness in the Nashville area and around the globe.

The process of casting breasts in plaster is an intimate and often emotional experience for both Shaney and the castees — a task she never takes lightly. “It’s my responsibility to create the canvas; it’s my responsibility to honor the person,” she explains. In a completely private space — dubbed The Boobie Barn by owner Jen Auerbach — and with only one castee on the property at a time, the women removed their tops, and Shaney applied Clary Collection oil to protect their skin.

The castees then struck a Wonder Woman pose, with their hands on their hips, and maintained perfect posture for a full 30 minutes while she placed seven layers of plastered gauze to perfectly mold the shapes of their bodies. For some of the women she has cast, this was

one of their final moments with their natural breasts before undergoing a mastectomy to save their lives.

When the casts came off, Shaney let them dry for a full day, then she cleaned the edges and shipped them to artists in Nashville and around the world, who turned them into works of art. The casts represent a varied cross-section of artistic styles, including contemporary, sculpture, modern art, street art and even textiles. They act as signposts for the importance of frequent self-checks and as celebrations of the physical form and women’s strength and empowerment.

They’re also representations of self love. When visitors see the final decorated casts, they’re not looking at any perceived flaws in the body or comparing one body to another; they’re looking at wholly unique and individually beautiful pieces of art.

To honor the harsh reality that breast cancer is a death sentence for Black women more than any other demographic — due to a lack of access to healthcare, screenings and education — the Keep A Breast Foundation is now offering Give Back Grants to BIPOC women in the Nashville area to help cover some of the devastating costs involved in caring for themselves after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. And to encourage everyone to make their breast health a priority, Keep A Breast has launched a new “Check Yourself !” mobile app, which lets users set self-check reminders, read survivor stories, learn about breast health and even set up an appointment to speak to a doctor within 10 minutes if a lump is detected.

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COLLECTIBLES A not-so-good friend at my office canceled the plans for her wedding. She and her husband had their service at the county clerk’s office — nothing glamorous at all. Although we’re still working from our homes, a woman in the office is putting together a major joint gift for the couple, and she’s sent out an email asking everybody to sign up and pitch in. That’s pretty awkward, I think. When I got married last year, I didn’t invite her to the wedding ceremony, so she didn’t give me a gift. We just work together. But I figure everybody will be able to check the email list. Do I have to be part of this nonevent? — Anonymous, Sylvan Park

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Conventions can get unconventional if we give them a chance. Group gifts are a questionable idea, whether you’re working from home or at the desk next to the bride of the moment. You’d have thought you’d get through this one without having to pony up for a present, but now you’re stuck in a distinctly uncomfortable position. The guest list might have been limited to 25 or so if the invitations went out by mail, but now, it seems to have grown exponentially. You clearly didn’t expect to make the cut, which means you wouldn’t have had to send a gift, even as an anonymous member of the office group. Who thought of this idea, especially listing the names in an email? Not the newlyweds, let’s hope, unless they’ll want to know to whom they’ll need to send thank you notes or thank you tweets. If you feel intimidated enough, make a payment via PayPal, but just a few bucks will be more than enough. Surely, amounts won’t be shared.

Or you can bite the bullet and not respond. That’s a perfectly appropriate nonresponse to a nonevent. At least you won’t have to show up for the hot dish luncheon.

ON THE WELCOME WAGON I’ve lived in my house for a year, but I’ve never bothered to learn my neighbors’ names. Now that I’ve been seeing them all the time for the past half year, I know it sounds stupid, but I still don’t know their names. They look perfectly nice, and we always say hello when we make eye contact, but this is getting to be embarrassing. What do I do? — Anonymous, Bellevue Who’s supposed to go first? The folks next door might have dropped by with a bottle of wine or loaf of bread, just to say hello. Maybe you might have even shared it. By now, time’s wasting or is already wasted. If they seem nice, or even if they don’t, go ahead and shoot straight with them. They may be caught off guard, but just walk up the next time you’re out rolling your garbage bins to the sidewalk. Admit that introductions are well overdue, tell them your name and hope that they give you theirs. If they don’t, that will show you how nice they are. They might come in handy for checking your mail the next time you’re out of town — whenever that happens. You’ll probably be joined at the hip by that time.

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When brothers Charles and William Hatch opened their print shop in 1879, they began a tradition in the craft of letterpress printing that became iconic and, indeed, museum-worthy. Their look, with its simplicity, effortless balance between type size and styles and full justification, came to represent Southern culture and entertainment. Maybe best known for capturing the magic and images of country music performers, Hatch Show Print also produced posters of great African American jazz and blues entertainers, including Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, from this shop located directly behind the Ryman Auditorium. In 1992, the business became a historic property of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The working museum has reopened and again welcomes visitors to watch and learn, as its printer-designers create between 500 and 700 letterpress prints each year with the wood and metal type and hand-carved blocks used for five generations.

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