How Does He Do It?

We recently wrote a blog that was a twist on an AJC column called, “Why I love my job.” We turned it around to say, “Why we love our employees,” and wrote glowingly about our marvelous Madame, Linda Mohan. Well today, we’re going back to the original story to talk about why we Huffingtons adore our jobs here at the gallery.

About a week ago, we were invited to artist Pascal Bouterin’s studio to talk about his upcoming solo show, and to preview some of his new work. Pascal, being the gracious and polite Frenchman that he is, had scheduled the visit during the early evening hours so that it felt a little less businessy and a little more festive (that’s so French.)

As he welcomed us to his studio (to the sounds of some gorgeous, smokey jazz), he poured us each a perfect glass of wine. A fire crackled in the fireplace. We noticed a loosely done floral arrangement set casually on the side table. A platter of smoked salmon nibbles and some cheese had thoughtfully been placed on the coffee table.

And thus, so effortlessly, the scene was set. We spent the next hour sipping our wine and admiring the new works that filled every easel. With his lovely and beautiful girlfriend, Ashley, by his side (to whom we introduced him to, by the way, but that’s for another blog that he probably won’t let us publish!), our enthusiastic and charming artist/host-with- the-most took us through his airy and painting-filled studio.

We ooohed and aaahhhed with great sincerity because Pascal has grown immensely as an artist and we always find that so exciting. We felt a little like kids in a candy store and have to admit it was a bit of a giddy feeling.

The fruits of Pascal’s hard work and creative soul-searching have been delivered to the gallery and are in the process of being catalogued, photographed and framed in preparation for his solo show, which opens to the public on Friday, March 26^th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

So…back to why we love our job so much. It’s positively exhilarating to work with artists because everything they do is so personal and heartfelt which leads to remarkable creativity and emotional growth. This couldn’t be more true than with Pascal Bouterin, who is the consummate professional on the one hand - always perfecting his craft- and the sincere, emotional artist on the other, who won’t keep doing the same thing over and over just because it’s been successful for him. He is truly an individual who to grow, evolve and go to new places with his art.

We are so proud and excited to introduce his new works to our clients in Atlanta next week. Stay tuned for our next blog that will discuss Pascal’s inspirations and techniques (some are very surprising!) and, what makes this complex young man tick…

Tata!

HH