The Knoxville Museum of Art held its annual fundraising soiree, L’ Amour du Vin, complete with fine wine, culinary marvels, and both a silent and live auction. Bandit Lites has been a long-time partner with the Tennessee museum and donated the lighting system to help set the creative atmosphere for the space.
“No one brings a vision to life better than Bandit Lites,” said Carla May Paré, Director of Fundraising Events. “This year, inspired by a painting by artist Gordon Cheung, the lighting design for L’Amour du Vin created an immersive, magical, and epic visual backdrop highlighting both the contemporary focus of the artist’s work and nods to historical ideologies – old world meets new world. The artist himself was blown away by the design, including a new element – his work projected onto the ceiling of the KMA’s Bailey Hall.”
In addition to lighting the façade of the museum, Bandit provided lighting for the entrance, Great Hall silent auction, as well as the 100’x70′ tent where the dinner and live auction took place.
“Chauvet Freedom Par Quad-4 came in very handy in all of these spaces, where there is very little power,” said Bandit Lites Project Manager Giff Swart. “Also, cables on the floor look really out of place in a museum; wireless DMX control was used throughout the building.”
Bandit Lighting Director Nick Brown illuminated the space using subtle pastel tones, drawing out the soft floral elements of Cheung’s art. The entry way was up lit with warm white lighting, while the Great Hall featured soft pink colors.
“In the Great Hall we used several ETC Source Four LED Tungsten lekos for which we printed gobos using the featured artwork,” explained Swart. “This featured artwork was later purchased during the live auction with a record-setting bid, and after all, this event is all about raising money for the continued operation of the museum, and we are proud to play our part each year.”
“For the auction itself, the tent was also lit in soft peaches, pinks, and blues,” said Brown. “A foliage gobo from our Vari Lite 2500 was used on the ceiling of the tent to draw in the natural elements as well.”
The evening was nothing short of memorable, with multiple record setting bids, delicious food and delightful company. Bandit Lites is proud to be a partner with the Knoxville Museum of Art and aid in its endeavors of excellence.
Lighting: Bandit Lites
Event Design & Production: Carla May Paré
Photography: Finch Photo
Linens & Rentals: All Occasions Party Rentals
Floral: Rose Moss Designs
A/V: Springboard AV
Culinary: Chef Stephanie Izard, The Girl & the Goat
Wine: Morlet Family Vineyards
Art: Gordon Cheung
