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Eden Rock Gallery Looks Between People and Places

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Art

There's a new show at the Eden Rock Gallery on St. Barths this month ... and it represents a bit of a departure from past exhibitions. Doubtless, some considerable talent has moved through the resort's art gallery, with names such as Richard Prince not to be taken lightly. And, the relationship with the New York Academy of Art has ensured that the artists in residence have been unmatched in talent.

The latest show is not short on talent and remains consistent with the reputation the Eden Rock Gallery has defined for itself, but the artist comes from a little closer to home. Jane Matthews will be showing her work in an exhibition entitled "Between Places and People," which features simple but direct subject matter in a fluid style slightly reminiscent of Gaugin (just a hint).

Jane owns Eden Rock with her husband, David Matthews, and it's their commitment to the arts that led to the gallery and the careful selection of pieces to hang in the property's various villas (such as Villa Rockstar).

With "Between Places and People," Jane proves that she doesn't just know how to pick art – she can create it, too. The photos alone caused me to fall in love with this show.

Gallery: “Between Places and People” by Jane Matthews at Eden Rock Gallery

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Water/Bodies: A New Exhibition by NY Academy of Art and Eden Rock

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Art

The Water/Bodies exhibit kicks off on December 21, 2009 at the Eden Rock Gallery. Located at the Eden Rock Hotel on St Barths, the gallery has hosted shows from the top artists in the world and those who will be in the next few years. The new show, curated by David Kratz, President of the New York Academy of Art, will no doubt be consistent with the gallery's fantastic reputation. This year, Eric Fischl and Jenny Saville, both Senior Critics at the Academy, will be among the Academy-affiliated artists showcasing their work at Eden Rock.

Each of the pieces at Eden Rock this winter will be related to the theme of nature, water and the body. Only small works will be displayed at this event, though a variety of media will be present, including oil, watercolor, drawing and sculpture.

Water/Bodies is the latest in an ongoing relationship between the Eden Rock Gallery and New York Academy of Art. The program includes an artist-in-residence program, in which up to 10 students or graduates of the Academy can visit St Barths and participate. Some of the proceeds from the sales at Water/Bodies will be used to support this program and others at the Academy. Past participants include Richard Prince, whose early 2008 show sold out before the opening.

While we're unlikely to see a replay of Prince's sales at Eden Rock this year, the art market is certainly better than what we saw late last year. Maybe collectors will go back to voting with their wallets.

Gallery: Eden Rock Gallery Winter 2009/2010 Art Exhibition

Sardines, David Kratz at Eden Rock Gallery

Until the End of the World – Take 4, Michael Kagan, Eden Rock Gallery

Pearls 2, Nicole Etienne at Eden Rock Gallery

Abadon, 2009; Debra Goertz at Eden Rock Gallery

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John Lennon, Villa Rockstar and You: Is There A Better Combo?

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Whether you're looking to recreate the Brady Bunch's "silver platter" glory or just have a family that's dying to lay down some tracks, Villa Rockstar is ready to host you. The extremely, absurdly upscale villa at Eden Rock on St. Barth's offers 16,000 square feet of bliss and includes a full recording studio designed by Ocean Way Recording. But, you know that. You may not realize, however, that you'll be touching musical history – regardless of how talented you are. The console installed at Villa Rockstar was used by John Lennon when he recorded "Imagine."

So, in addition to the four enormous master suites (including one named for Lennon), full gym, private office and cars on hand, you can create a masterpiece (or not) before retiring to the pool or playing some croquet out on the lawn. Settle in for an astounding dining experience ... but only after you see what's going on at the Eden Rock Gallery (through which several amazing artists have passed.

When you get home, listen to what you have created, and try to fight the urge to go back (it won't work).

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Eden Rock Artist in Residence Keeps the Kids Busy

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Art, Children

Sometimes, the hardest part of choosing a vacation spot is balancing between your wants and the kids' needs. Sprawling out on the beach or sipping a cocktail by the pool works for you, but children need distraction ... constant distraction.

In perhaps the most creative travel offer I've seen this year, Eden Rock – St. Barths is offering an easel, a paint brush and a palate of watercolors. Rather than splatter aimlessly, each kid will receive a one-time lesson with the Eden Rock Artist in Residence (the next is still to be announced).

Even for the caliber of guest that you find at Eden Rock, this can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

During the lesson, kids will also be exposed to the gallery's exhibitions in progress. In the recent past, this gallery has been home to the likes of Richard Prince and Will Cotton. The natural St. Barths aesthetic plus that created by the artists invited to show their work in the gallery yields a unique combination that is sure to inspire any budding artist.

The lessons are only available when the artist in residence is, in fact, in residence, so check with the Eden Rock Hotel when making reservations. The program runs through August 2009.

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Villa Rockstar Offers Private Recording Studio In St. Barths

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Want to vacation like a rock star? In December, Eden Rock – St Barths will unveil the Villa Rockstar, a private villa for rent that features the only private recording studio on the island. The hotel has partnered with Oceanway Recording Studios of Hollywood, CA to create the perfect musical retreat. The 16,000 square foot Villa Rockstar includes a circular bathroom tiled in white gold, a private 20-seat Cinemascope screening room fitted with THX-approved sound components and a a Land Rover and a new Mini Cooper available for guests. There are four suites and two additional cabins, two pools with a bar, a private gym, putting green, pool table and a croquet lawn as well as a personal butler. Rates at Villa Rockstar start at 15,000 euros per night.

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