Global Views hosts painting party in High Point
The Hands Stool has been in the Global Views line for 10+ years, but it getting a refresh at this market.
Global Views and Sherwin-Williams are hosting three live painting events during High Point Market that feature Global Views’ iconic ceramic Hands Stool, known for its humorous design and enduring appeal, as the canvas.
Artists Patti Carpenter, principal at Carpenter + Company and global trend ambassador for Maison & Objet; Jane Dagmi, managing director of High Point x Design; and George Sellers, creative director at Global Views, will each lend their talents on Saturday, April 13, to produce unique one-of-a-kind stools.
Dagmi will paint at 10 a.m., Sellers at 12 p.m. and Carpenter at 3 p.m.
Their creations will be prominently displayed in the Global Views showroom (IHFC, #D220) throughout the market before being gifted to High Point x Design.
Meanwhile, Global Views is debuting a lineup of over 350 new offerings spanning furniture, lighting, wall décor, decorative accessories, seating, and textiles. The prevailing theme highlights bold, Pop Art-inspired designs infused with energetic cobalt blues, emerald greens and fiery reds, elevating each product into a distinctive artistic statement.
Among the highlights of the launch are the Fused Glass collections handcrafted by Portuguese artisans. These skilled craftsmen meticulously layer translucent glass with vivid-colored sand, resulting in a fusion of colors and textures. Additionally, the debut includes new ceramic accessories adorned with blue and emerald green reactive glazes, each intricately embellished with hand-applied design details.
“We are celebrating the kaleidoscope of creativity by artisans worldwide and embracing the vibrant energy of the season,” said Global Views President David Gebhart. “Our palette bursts with bright hues, igniting our customers’ spirits and invigorating their style.”
And, if you love the tunes you hear playing in the Global Views showroom while visiting, let Gebhart know. For many years, he would have mix CDs created with upbeat dance music for each of the company’s market showrooms. As technology advanced, he then asked a local DJ to load iPods with new music for the showrooms. Now the company has recreated that experience with a new curated playlist for each season that reflects the feel of the new product launches. It’s available on Spotify.
“Our first playlist for Spring/Summer 2024 will be filled with songs that’ll make you want to dance,” said marketing specialist Hannah Francis.
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