Rising Dallas Design Star Nicole Cullum Horn on The Nate Berkus Show
August 25 – DALLAS – When the phone rang and The Nate Berkus show was on the other line, Nicole Cullum Horn was thrilled. The show, hosted by Oprah Winfrey’s favorite designer, is a regular favorite of Nicole’s. She was tapped by the Dallas charityDwell with Dignity to help makeover the apartment of a mother and two young children who were relocating from a homeless shelter. The Nate Berkus Show is highlighting the efforts of this charity to kick off their new season, and flew in their design team to partner on the project.
The episode featuring the team’s good work airs this upcoming Wednesday, August 31st at 11:00 am and 2:00 p.m. on NBC 5 in Dallas.
Nicole’s studio, Modern Relics, has gained recognition in Dallas design circles for breathing new life into outdated furniture, and for collaborations with the Fairmont Hotel and Lucia Restaurant. When the call came Nicole was able to whip up a support team and turned out 8 pieces of furniture in less than a week to meet the Producer’s deadline.
In October 2010, Nicole’s revamped dining room chair won 2nd place in a Dwell with Dignity contest judged by a panel of well-known designers and design bloggers including Jonathan Adler and Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge.
“Refinishing a piece of furniture not only changes the piece but it can change the feel of an entire room,” says Nicole. “It allows you to reuse good furniture while creating something new and appealing at the same time. Being able to use this approach to make this family’s space feel like a home was truly gratifying.”
In addition to her custom work with Modern Relics, Nicole features affordable, upcycled pieces of furniture at her booth in Indie Genius in Oak Cliff.
Details
What: Nicole Cullum Horn helps Dwell with Dignity makeover a bland apartment for a Dallas family in need
When: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31st
Where: NBC 5, KXAS Dallas. In another city? Find the station here: http://www.thenateshow.com//station-finder
About Nicole Cullum Horn
Nicole Cullum Horn is a visual artist and entrepreneur, devoted to contemporary design, painting, and sculpture. In 2009 Nicole founded Modern Relics, a marriage of her artistic skill and passion for the up-cycle and re-use movement. Modern Relics specializes in transforming new or used furniture into stunning custom showpieces. Nicole brings over five years experience in high-end design coupled with a BFA in painting from the University of Kansas. Her fledgling company has helped designers, homeowners, and commercial companies across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex create artisan designed pieces that accentuate any project. In addition to curating the Magnolia Gallery since 2006 she is affiliated with La Reunion TX, Art Conspiracy, Better Block, bigBANG! TX, and the Ross-Akard Gallery, among others.
Nicole is passionate about great furniture and believes that a gorgeous finish can give the owner a whole new sense of enjoyment. For more information visit: www.modernrelics.net
The episode featuring the team’s good work airs this upcoming Wednesday, August 31st at 11:00 am and 2:00 p.m. on NBC 5 in Dallas.
Nicole’s studio, Modern Relics, has gained recognition in Dallas design circles for breathing new life into outdated furniture, and for collaborations with the Fairmont Hotel and Lucia Restaurant. When the call came Nicole was able to whip up a support team and turned out 8 pieces of furniture in less than a week to meet the Producer’s deadline.
In October 2010, Nicole’s revamped dining room chair won 2nd place in a Dwell with Dignity contest judged by a panel of well-known designers and design bloggers including Jonathan Adler and Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge.
“Refinishing a piece of furniture not only changes the piece but it can change the feel of an entire room,” says Nicole. “It allows you to reuse good furniture while creating something new and appealing at the same time. Being able to use this approach to make this family’s space feel like a home was truly gratifying.”
In addition to her custom work with Modern Relics, Nicole features affordable, upcycled pieces of furniture at her booth in Indie Genius in Oak Cliff.
Details
What: Nicole Cullum Horn helps Dwell with Dignity makeover a bland apartment for a Dallas family in need
When: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31st
Where: NBC 5, KXAS Dallas. In another city? Find the station here: http://www.thenateshow.com//station-finder
About Nicole Cullum Horn
Nicole Cullum Horn is a visual artist and entrepreneur, devoted to contemporary design, painting, and sculpture. In 2009 Nicole founded Modern Relics, a marriage of her artistic skill and passion for the up-cycle and re-use movement. Modern Relics specializes in transforming new or used furniture into stunning custom showpieces. Nicole brings over five years experience in high-end design coupled with a BFA in painting from the University of Kansas. Her fledgling company has helped designers, homeowners, and commercial companies across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex create artisan designed pieces that accentuate any project. In addition to curating the Magnolia Gallery since 2006 she is affiliated with La Reunion TX, Art Conspiracy, Better Block, bigBANG! TX, and the Ross-Akard Gallery, among others.
Nicole is passionate about great furniture and believes that a gorgeous finish can give the owner a whole new sense of enjoyment. For more information visit: www.modernrelics.net
The Ross-Akard Gallery
Presents
A Magnolia Gallery Retrospective
Dallas, Texas – Guest Curators Nicole Cullum Horn and Scott Horn present A Magnolia Gallery Retrospective at the Ross-Akard Gallery, inside the Fairmont Hotel at 1717 N. Akard in Dallas from April 30 – May 27, 2011. The reception is Saturday April 30th, from 7-10 PM. Admission to the reception is free and the art is available for viewing during gallery hours, or by contacting Bryan Embry at Bryan@rossakard.com, or visit www.rossakard.com for more info.
The Magnolia Gallery is an alternative art space inside the Magnolia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. The gallery was born in 2002 when Sarah Jane Semrad convinced the management of the theatre to allow her to put fresh art on the walls every month. In late 2006 she handed the reins to Nicole Cullum Horn and Scott Horn, two curators she met through Pigeon-Stone Project. Since then the Horns have had the pleasure of curating shows with over 40 artists working in a variety of media, from photography and painting to yarn and bike frames. The gallery's unique exposure to the Magnolia's thousands of movie-goers every month draws a lineup of artists who punch far above the weight of this non-traditional space, benefitting the artists and the community in equal measure. The Magnolia has shown the work of storied veteran artists and has also held the first solo shows for artists who have gone on to other galleries and achievements. This retrospective show attempts to catalog the talent that has crossed our paths, some 22 of whom are represented in this collection from the four years the Horns have been at the wheel. The gallery continues to focus on spotlighting local talent in the Dallas areas, and holds new shows every month. Check out the Dallas Art News review here.
Featured artists, in alphabetical order:
-Tony Bones
-Jonathan Brooks
-Frank Campagna
-Robb Conover
-Van Ditthavong
-Erica Felicella
-Brian Gibb
-Sally Glass
-Corey Godfrey
-John Gonzales
-J. Gordon
-Ben Hancock
-Dylan Hollingsworth
-Tania Kaufmann
-Lisa Lindholm
-David Lyles
-Cathey Miller
-Mark S. Nelson
-Jayme Nourallah
-Richard Ross
-Clint Scism
-Tramaine Townsend
Presents
A Magnolia Gallery Retrospective
Dallas, Texas – Guest Curators Nicole Cullum Horn and Scott Horn present A Magnolia Gallery Retrospective at the Ross-Akard Gallery, inside the Fairmont Hotel at 1717 N. Akard in Dallas from April 30 – May 27, 2011. The reception is Saturday April 30th, from 7-10 PM. Admission to the reception is free and the art is available for viewing during gallery hours, or by contacting Bryan Embry at Bryan@rossakard.com, or visit www.rossakard.com for more info.
The Magnolia Gallery is an alternative art space inside the Magnolia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. The gallery was born in 2002 when Sarah Jane Semrad convinced the management of the theatre to allow her to put fresh art on the walls every month. In late 2006 she handed the reins to Nicole Cullum Horn and Scott Horn, two curators she met through Pigeon-Stone Project. Since then the Horns have had the pleasure of curating shows with over 40 artists working in a variety of media, from photography and painting to yarn and bike frames. The gallery's unique exposure to the Magnolia's thousands of movie-goers every month draws a lineup of artists who punch far above the weight of this non-traditional space, benefitting the artists and the community in equal measure. The Magnolia has shown the work of storied veteran artists and has also held the first solo shows for artists who have gone on to other galleries and achievements. This retrospective show attempts to catalog the talent that has crossed our paths, some 22 of whom are represented in this collection from the four years the Horns have been at the wheel. The gallery continues to focus on spotlighting local talent in the Dallas areas, and holds new shows every month. Check out the Dallas Art News review here.
Featured artists, in alphabetical order:
-Tony Bones
-Jonathan Brooks
-Frank Campagna
-Robb Conover
-Van Ditthavong
-Erica Felicella
-Brian Gibb
-Sally Glass
-Corey Godfrey
-John Gonzales
-J. Gordon
-Ben Hancock
-Dylan Hollingsworth
-Tania Kaufmann
-Lisa Lindholm
-David Lyles
-Cathey Miller
-Mark S. Nelson
-Jayme Nourallah
-Richard Ross
-Clint Scism
-Tramaine Townsend
Henderson Art Project:
I had the pleasure of being asked to participate in the Henderson Art Project as a juror. Scott Trent organized over 74 artists who submitted 113 works of art for this project. Each juror was asked to choose 7 pieces of art for site specific location on Henderson Avenue, in Dallas Texas. The proposed piece had to meet the requirements of public art, such as safety for the public, impact on the street, and presence and strength of expression in an urban environment.
You can check out the winners here.
You can check out the winners here.
Make Space Installation at La Reunion TX
Waste Not, Want Not
Waste Not, Want Not is a charged symbol of our struggle with water waste, personal usage, and conservation efforts in our community and nationally. A floating, oversized replica of a white bathtub drain tethered to the ponds edge with a chain made from La Reunions’ natural materials, and found trash. I would like to turn a conscientious eye towards the individuals’ daily water consumption. Simple self-monitoring, like how you wash your dishes or shower, can make a significant impact on stabilizing our water levels and controlling our daily usage. My hope is to jumpstart a community-based conversation on little ways each person and family can use less water daily, and still maintain quality of life standards.
Many Thanks to my Sponsors:
Dan and Karen Cullum
Dallas Plastic Rescue
The Shelton School
Mimi Drew
Cari Weinberg
David Hickmott
For more pictures and information on this project, please visit the installation page here
Waste Not, Want Not is a charged symbol of our struggle with water waste, personal usage, and conservation efforts in our community and nationally. A floating, oversized replica of a white bathtub drain tethered to the ponds edge with a chain made from La Reunions’ natural materials, and found trash. I would like to turn a conscientious eye towards the individuals’ daily water consumption. Simple self-monitoring, like how you wash your dishes or shower, can make a significant impact on stabilizing our water levels and controlling our daily usage. My hope is to jumpstart a community-based conversation on little ways each person and family can use less water daily, and still maintain quality of life standards.
Many Thanks to my Sponsors:
Dan and Karen Cullum
Dallas Plastic Rescue
The Shelton School
Mimi Drew
Cari Weinberg
David Hickmott
For more pictures and information on this project, please visit the installation page here
