Martin-Spencerdedicated this vignette,anchored by vintagewallpaper with a reliefof Japanese cherryblossoms, to localartisans Bianca Bovelland Victoria Silvera.
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September 29, 2019
Merging Styles
As the event name suggested, it was the bringing together of many things to make one glorious whole. On Monday, September 23, day two of #DesignWeekJA2019, Angelie Martin-Spencer and her merry band of local artisans — Dana Baugh, Bianca Bovell, Victoria Silvera, Tamara Harding and David Myrie — collaborated on a spectacular showcase.
Merge: A Rebirth of Old left guests ready to pull out chequebooks to start the redecorating process. Merge highlighted talent that’s right here in Jamaica and showed that local designers and artisans can pass muster against the best in the world.
From emotional remarks to breathtaking vignettes and an accidentally broken piece, Merge will have people talking for years to come.
Here’s a recap in photos.
Just three words: Emerald green sofa.
The entrance, created by M Style XP, set the tone for what was to be experienced at Merge.
Art happens! Mara Made Designs principal Tamara Harding had to laugh it off when a guest, who shall not be named,accidentally broke one of her display pieces. (Photos: Michael Gordon)
Merge curator and principal of Angelie Spencer Home (ASH)Angelie Martin-Spencer was flanked by Tile City & Home Centrefounder Jaleel Handal (left) and his son and company managerJaleel Handal Jr.
Copies of the commemorative 64-page #DesignWeekJA2019supplement were always at hand.
A masculine room doesn’t have to be all hard lines and dark woods. Martin-Spencer showed the lighterside of designing a space that appeals to everyone in the family. (Photo: Michael Gordon)
The vignette dedicated toExquisite Wicker was a granddisplay of the versatility andbeauty of wicker furniture.
Michael Andre Collins, sales development specialist, JN Bank, anddrennaLUNA designer Arlene Martin were drawn to a Mara MadeDesigns piece on display. (Photo: Norman Thomas)
Reclining on achaise loungein a room that’sa tribute to thetropics is, in aword, enchanting.
A celebrationof wicker andtropical colours
Martin-Spencer demonstrated that pops ofcolour, when handled well, can be subtle.
Celebrated chef Colin Hylton found this particular monochromatic peacock vintagewallpaper mesmerising. (Photos: Norman Thomas)
Design specialist Christine Azan (left) and Deja Resort principal Shari Russell-Edwardsadmired some of the beautiful pieces on display at Merge.
Model and visual artist TasminGolding kept abreast of#DesignWeekJA2019 goingson
Floor It Plus principals Garth’Gary’ Scott and PhilippaEpstein (second left) werebesotted with Hexad pieces fromNorbrook Home by Bianca Bovellas Kerry-Ann Clarke (second right),principal, KERRYmanwomanhome, andBovell’s proud mother, Restaurants ofJamaica director Michelle Myers-Mayne, looked on.(Photos: Michael Gordon)
