Art on the Move: The rotating art collection at NorthPark keeps it fresh

For anyone who loves art, NorthPark Center is a great place to get a cultural fix while knocking out a few errands. Recently, we blogged about the new installation of This Land is Your Land by Brooklyn-based Chilean artist Iván Navarro, on exhibit in NorthPark for the next 12 months. Additionally, NorthPark has rotated some of their other pieces in and out — a regular practice which allows the display of more works and keeps the Center fresh for the enjoyment of NorthPark shoppers.

Roy Lichtenstein  (American, 1923 - 1997)
Double Glass , 1976 | Painted bronze

Jonathan Borofsky  (American, born 1942)
White Flying Figure with Numbers, 1984 | Acrylic, ink, sealer on cast urethane

Henry Moore  (British, 1898-1986)
Reclining Figure: Angles, 1979 (cast 1980) | Bronze

Sarah Braman  (American, born 1970)
Near You , 2011 | Plexiglas and steel

Thomas Housago  (British, born 1972)
Yet to be titled (peeking figure) , 2012 | Tuf-Cal, hemp, iron rebar, wood

Most pieces are from the personal collection of owners Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger, or are part of the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. For those of you who may not be familiar with Raymond Nasher, he is the individual responsible for bringing the Nasher Sculpture Center to Dallas. Both of these family collections include some of the finest modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. Thanks to NorthPark, anyone can enjoy superior, world-class art without paying admission. Here are some of the pieces that are currently on display throughout the Center for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

— Team Banowetz

NorthPark Fashion Shoot: Hot temperatures, cool looks and awe-inspiring art

While summer temperatures have been heating up in Dallas, we’ve been busy helping our client NorthPark Center get ready for fall with an intense, two-day photo shoot featuring new looks from the industry’s top designers. It’s always exciting to see what pieces we will shoot from the runway. The ensembles ranged from bold and structured to sleek and sophisticated, with designs from Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Gucci, BVLGARI and other well-known fashion houses. 

As a backdrop for this campaign, we chose an indoor/outdoor location, shooting among the spectacular artwork at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Right in our backyard, the Nasher features one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. This is the first of a series of photo shoots that will play off the NorthPark tag line “The Art of Shopping,” emphasizing the Center’s longstanding commitment to making museum-quality art accessible to all. Luckily, the summer heat didn’t keep us from shooting in the Nasher’s sculpture garden. But between the sun and renowned model Marloes Horst, the new face of Maybelline New York, things were definitely hot on set.

Sarah Terrell and Leon Banowetz worked the shoot both days and had the pleasure of teaming up with some incredible artists — from the photographer to the hair and makeup stylists, it was an impressive talent pool. In the end, the juxtaposition between the art, nature, model and apparel proved to be really interesting and made for some great shots. To see the final images, be watching for ads in PaperCity, Modern Luxury, FD and other local publications, as well as a stunning four-page section in the September issue of Vogue, due to hit the stands in just a few weeks. And remember that, if you fall in love with something, you know where to find it — NorthPark Center!

Location: Nasher Sculpture Center
Photographer: Maxine Helfman
Producer: Tamber Johnson
Model: Marloes Horst, Next Models New York
Stylist: Tammy Theis, Wallflower Management
Hair: Chuck Amos, Jump Management
Makeup: Francis Hathaway, Jump Management
Executive Creative Director: Leon Banowetz, Banowetz + Company, Inc.
Senior Designer and Art Director: Sarah Terrell, Banowetz + Company, Inc.

— Team Banowetz

All that Glitters is Not (Only) Gold: Eiseman’s New Salon is Simply Dazzling

2014 is shaping up to be a sensational year for our long-time client, Eiseman — the Southwest’s premier luxury jeweler. Eiseman is not only celebrating a golden anniversary, but also the opening of a completely remodeled, expanded 3,200-square-foot salon as well as additions to its already exceptional world-class collections of jewelry and fine timepieces. And it’s only July!

The new NorthPark Center showroom opened to customers this last Monday. With its floor-to-ceiling glass storefront and open floorplan, guests may feel as though they have stepped into a large showcase — and they have. Rich, warm materials, neutral plush carpeting, sophisticated bronze details and marble flooring are in keeping with the heritage of the brand, while modern technological touches like true-white LED lighting for viewing gemstones and acoustic fabric ceilings offer more subtle enhancements to the overall experience.

The most eye-catching highlight of the new space is the jewel box–like vitrines in the storefront windows, weightlessly suspended from the ceiling. Also, the addition of a dedicated diamond and bridal boutique within the salon, as well as a private viewing room, will allow for an unequalled presentation of their bridal collections.

What hasn’t changed? The five key principles on which Eiseman was founded — integrity, value, selection, courteous service and philanthropy. And with a private 50th anniversary event slated for this September benefitting Crystal Charity Ball, Eiseman stays true to form: turning their own celebration into an opportunity to give back.

— Team Banowetz

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