{"id":10284,"date":"2023-11-02T16:41:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/?p=10284"},"modified":"2024-05-22T16:42:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:42:04","slug":"the-season-of-whimsy-and-wonder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/the-season-of-whimsy-and-wonder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Season of Whimsy and Wonder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At KBAA, we believe that whimsy and wonder aren&#8217;t confined to the realms of art and design; these notions are simple mindsets that can make life better. They inspire ideas, curiosity, and joy, serving as the very spark that helps us create engaging work, weave imaginative tales, and reimagine spaces to better serve the people who inhabit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dorian-spread-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dorian-spread-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dorian-spread-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dorian-spread-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dorian-spread-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dorian-spread-2048x1372.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"middle\" style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>A peek at what\u2019s inside our new digital publication. \n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the cozy season begins to take hold, we find ourselves drawn to the delight of discovering wonder within snug moments. Crisp air, a brisk breeze, and the soft glow of evening lights create a feeling of nostalgia and imagination. This sentiment is wholeheartedly embraced by KBAA, as you\u2019ll see in our latest edition of ELEVATE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-top:max(60%,326px);height:0;width:100%\"><iframe allow=\"clipboard-write\" sandbox=\"allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-forms\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute;border:none;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;\" src=\"https:\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?d=10-23-&amp;hideIssuuLogo=true&amp;u=kbaa\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the release of this second edition, we invite you to join us in a journey of creative exploration and inspiration throughout the fall and winter seasons. Art and design can always change the way we perceive reality, and now is the time to consider it more than ever before. As curators of whimsical work in even more whimsical spaces, like the Fairmont Banff and the The Dorian, Autograph Collection, we\u2019re excited to lead you through another selection of some of our favorite moments from throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Fairmont-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Fairmont-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Fairmont-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Fairmont-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Fairmont-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Fairmont-2048x1375.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"middle\" style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>Engaging elements of a mini gallery wall at the Fairmont Banff are aimed to evoke the moodiness of nature from artists like Laura Prill.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the days grow shorter and the nights become more cozy, let this second edition of ELEVATE be your guide to the magic of art &amp; design. Embrace the whimsy, discover the wonder, and elevate your imagination with us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-818x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-768x962.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-1226x1536.jpg 1226w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-1635x2048.jpg 1635w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-1-Dorian-scaled.jpg 2044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"middle\" style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>A Portrait of Oscar Wilde by Liz Schnurstein of KBAA\u2019s graphics team playfully looks over the room at The Dorian, Autograph Collection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing the second edition of ELEVATE by KBAA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":10289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1,37],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.0.2 - 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