





Client: Private Corporation
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Completion date: 2016
Project Team
Artist
Stephen Stefanou
Venue Arts
Artist
Celeste Segerstrom
Venue Arts
Overview
Venue Arts created holiday expressions in unique forms and materials for an international corporate client who preferred traditional holiday icons utilizing elements reminiscent of nature and that honored the cultures where they conducted their global business.
Goals
The goal was to honor the tradition of Christmas by fabricating the iconic holiday tree in shapes and materials that honored nature's natural beauty and recognized other cultures around the globe.
Process
Venue Arts designed a series of holiday trees utilizing many elements: wood, metal, minerals, sea sponges, butterflies, beading, felting and willow. It required many talents and skills of multiple artisans and artists including artists of the African Ndebele culture.
Additional Information
This was a wonderful design experience that showcased the holidays from a totally different perspective.