the art of conversation
I've been working with Benjamin Bridge for the past three years. As far as a client goes, they're top notch, just like the wines they produce. I was asked back in July 2008, just as I was leaving Halifax to move to Calgary, to do a painting for their debut wine release, Nova 7. It was a dream project and I was given the added bonus of sampling the wines for additional painting inspiration. I was then asked to help out with the design of their marketing materials (brochures, posters, banners, e-blasts) and to create more paintings as they released new wines.
Their latest release was a fourth vintage of Nova 7. The title of the brochure, The Art of Conversation, made me think about my recent trip to France + London and all the conversations and laughs that were had over a couple (or more) glasses of wine with new and old friends. This is a piece of text from the recent Nova 7 brochure, that now after coming back from my holiday, is more meaningful than ever. I can't wait for my visit to Halifax this summer so that I can enjoy a few chilled glasses (or bottles) of Nova 7 with all my old and hopefully some new friends.
"We’re inspired by the land. Beautiful wine expresses the earth, the climate, the grapes, the character of the vineyard - a sense of place - what the French call, terroir. We’re inspired by art. Beautiful art inspires thoughts, feelings, and best of all, conversations. NOVA 7 by Benjamin Bridge continues to inspire critics to write, talk and ‘tweet’. Join the conversation."
Newest Nova 7 brochure cover
Nova 7, acrylic on canvas, 2008
Borealis, acrylic on canvas, 2008
Taurus, acrylic on canvas, 2009
VERO, acrylic on canvas, 2010
Méthode Classique Sparkling Wines brochure cover, 2010
kara
Reader Comments (1)
Love the artwork... BEAUTIFUL!