H
ave you ever looked at a painting and become so lost in translation that you lose your sense of your surroundings? Your eyes are drawn to a particular point in the piece, you analyze, and then embark on a journey traveling from one point in the painting to the next. If you look close enough you can see and almost experience that moment of Khôra that took place inside the artist while he was creating … digest on that as you accept a tray passed appetizer.
Take your cue from the upbeat music being played by a live DJ as you mingle and sip on your sprightly, sweet cocktail of choice. The lively atmosphere of the Great Room Social Lounge is definitely the place to be for art enthusiasts and social revelers alike. Stunning art, favorable music and exquisite cuisine make for the perfect evening social event.
Dawson Cole Fine Art
Dawson Cole Fine Art
The Resort at Pelican Hill hosts Dawson Cole Fine Art monthly for sophisticated art exhibits in the Great Room Social Lounge. Founded in 1993, Dawson Cole Fine Art has been specializing in sculptures, prints, drawings and other fascinating unique works by masters of their craft. At their galleries, you’ll find and appreciate their special concentration in Contemporary, Early Modern and West Coast Regionalism, including works by Richard MacDonald, Chuck Close, Wayne Thiebaud, Jian Wang, Pablo Picasso, Jim Dine, Tom Betts and Gerald Rahm, among others.
This is the perfect space to experience and appreciate the stunning work of an esteemed master alongside like minded art aficionados. Holding to architect Andrea Palladio’s legacy, which can be seen in the architecture throughout the Resort, the Great Room Social Lounge features Italian Renaissance inspired columns and soothing symmetry. The grand fireplace showcases craftsmanship like no other, made of hand-cut and carved limestone from Italy. Centuries old Flemish Tapestries from Brussels bookend this fireplace, making a grand statement. We bet you’ve never gathered in a great room quite like this. Needless to say, that in this room, the artwork goes beyond the canvas.
Dawson Cole Fine Art
Dawson Cole Fine Art
The Great Room Social Lounge is open seven days with peak social hours beginning at 5 in the evening. With spirited music and even a live DJ Thursday through Saturday, this gathering place is definitely on par with the lively yet comfortable energy that we have come to expect from Newport Beach social spots. Additionally, The Great Room plays host to a variety of interactive social events during select weekdays.
Hours are Monday & Tuesday from 3 – 10 p.m., Wednesday & Sunday from noon – 10 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday from noon to midnight with the DJ starting at 8 p.m.
For more information on events like this, visit Pelican Hill’s calendar.
