Briar Barn Inn Artwork Spotlight
Briar Barn Inn is filled with local artwork property-wide, both in common areas and our guest rooms curated by Electric Iris Design. They recently publish the booklet, “Noteworthy Works from the Collections of Briar Barn Inn”, to provide details of the art décor.
From the booklet: “The artwork located within Briar Barn Inn reflects a contiguous relationship of both modern and classic works such as the contemporary work of Claes Oldenberg and romantic landscapes of the of the 19th C. Hundson River School. Highlighting this contrast reinforces the complimentary relationships they have.”
Lowell B Nesbitt (1933-1993) | “Irises”
OFFSET LITHOGRAPH IN COLOR ON PAPER
“Nesbitt, a photorealist, is best known for his large paintings depicting flora displayed against a simplistic, single-toned background.”
Richard Merkin (1938-2009) | “Hotel” 1982
CHARCOAL AND PASTEL ON PAPER
“Born in Brooklyn, New York, Richard Merkin attended many universities and schools including The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1963 where he received his MFA. This piece is the study for a print by Merkin which can be viewed in The Kendall Hotel, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.”
We invite you to explore the more than 100 hand-picked artworks and furnishings that give Briar Barn Inn it’s unique atmosphere. For additional information about the pieces, please contact electricirisdesign@gmail.com!
Featured Image: Erica Ferrone Photography
