HELLO
Ahh… Spring! The Groundhog may have doomed us to an extra six weeks of winter, but at cf&co, we’re all in on the trade of seasons and the images that Spring conjures: longer days, warmer weather, and Mother Nature’s release of fresh flowers and new beginnings.
In this issue, we revisit the magical (albeit COLD!) night in January, when we hosted “Meet at the River,” the grand opening of the cf&co gallery. In the Fall Issue of ARTful style, we introduced you to our new home at 2175 – the space custom built out to accommodate Carrie’s working studio and expanded to include a showroom and art gallery. Even the frigid Denver temperatures couldn’t keep people away – our genuine thanks to everyone who braved the elements and came out to make this an occasion to remember! Check out the pictorial celebrating food, fun, friends and fine art. With such an amazing space to host art exhibits, private events, and special gatherings, keep on the lookout for upcoming announcements!
We also start a new series in this issue – The Language Of Art. Like every language, art is a form of connection and expression. However, the purpose of art is not simply to communicate a message but, as importantly, to elicit an emotional response and move us in some way. Furthermore, like spoken and written languages, art has its own vernacular – its own magic words and phrases. In this first piece, we introduce you to the creation of art and the distinct language of oil paint and its unique finish. As always, we seek to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the multifaceted role art plays as a personal expression as well as an investment. In the Business Of Art we explore the importance of provenance and cf&co’s continuing effort to create enduring value in every Carrie Fell work. Of course, no issue would be complete without the focus on a pair of amazing collectors – Elizabeth and Brodie Cobb - and their approach to blending Carrie’s West into their extensive modern collection.
Spring is when snow melts and water runs again. Leaning in and following the process of new ideas – taking us where the creative energy flows - is at the heart of all we do. Thank you for joining us! Embrace the spirit of unique contributions and new beginnings – and as always, let’s begin with the art.