While others scurried around shopping and dragging out Christmas decorations, Pat McDonough’s Park Cities home was all decked out just in time for the right-official Art In Bloom 2018 kick-off party on Wednesday, December 6. From needlepoint ornaments to charming little Kris Kringles throughout the home, the only thing missing was mistletoe.
Late to arrive was Honorary Chair Barbara Durham. But not to worry. She already knew what Art In Bloom Chair Dyann Skelton was going to reveal for “Power Of Flowers” on Monday, March 26, at the Dallas Museum Of Art.
Mid-way through the festivities, Dyann gathered the crowd to share details about the DMA League fundraiser, which will feature speaker Michael De Feo, a New York City-based artist known in the street art movement for his iconic flower images around the world under the moniker, the Flower Guy. In addition to his numerous exhibitions in international galleries and museums around the world, he has also collaborated with fashion brands including Neiman Marcus, Christian Louboutin, Milly, La Mer and J.Crew for whom he created a line of t-shirts as well as window designs for each of J.Crew’s 280-plus store façades around the world. As homage to his work, host committee member Suzanne Guthrie arrived wearing one of de Feo’s J.Crew T-shirts.
Dyann also shared that “Flowers – An Exhibition” returns for the second year and will feature a unique display of floral arrangements created by local designers and inspired by works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition will open on Friday, March 23, to Patron Party attendees and will be on view to all DMA visitors Saturday, March 24, thru Sunday, March 25, in the Museum’s Level 2 European galleries.
Former Art in Bloom Chair Sarah Jo Hardin, who is chairing the Patron Party, announced that plans are already underway for not-to-be-missed event, which will feature dancers, special entertainment and amazing cuisine. An invitation to the event will go to sponsors, donors and Patron Party ticket holders, which are available for purchase now.
Dyann added that De Feo has donated two framed original works for the event: “Untitled (Doutzen Kroes by Duy Yo for Vogue Nederland, April 2016),” 2016, acrylic on two magazine pages, 14 1/4″ x 20″ which will be featured in the live auction, and “Untitled (Rosamund Pike by Masha Mel for L’Officiel, No. 1013, April, 2017),” 2017, acrylic on magazine page, 11.75 x 8.625 inches, 14 3/4″ x 11 5/8″, as the prize for one lucky raffle winner. Raffle tickets are now on sale, $25 each or 5 for $100.
Net proceeds from Power Of Flowers support the DMA’s numerous programs and exhibitions, as well as the Floral Endowment Fund.