Every curation throughout Fontainebleau Las Vegas tells a story. Here we’ll walk you through some wonderful art moments in two of our favorite places. First, Lapis Spa
Lapis Spa was introduced to us as a place for guests to find their flow state by simply being. Las Vegas is loud, big, bold, and glamorous, but Lapis Spa encourages softer moments of introspection. Because of this, the art we selected was inspired by a soothing, tranquil environment.
Centered around serenity and reflection, the artwork here provides an elevated dreamlike experience using minimalistic compositions and subtle textural elements. At Lapis Spa, we wanted to help create an environment where every visitor could succumb to the relaxation of body and mind.
Limitless, by Katie Alize
Katie is an experienced abstract artist based in Essex, UK. Her piece “Limitless” is made of flowing poured resin on circular aluminum with gold finished edges – all epoxy sealed. Her pieces are often inspired by nature, using abstract elements such as color, form, shape, and texture to convey the essence of her selected subject matter.
Water Droplets, by Jonathan Swanz
Jonathan has been crafting art for over 20 years with focus in the glass techniques of blowing, casting, carving, and sculpting. His Fontainebleau Las Vegas piece inspires a sense of relaxation in Lapis Spa with its blown and silvered glass thoughtfully arranged in flowing shapes to resemble water droplets.
Waterprints, by Erin Bird
Erin creates vibrant, atmospheric, abstract artworks that resemble flowing silk with an innovative technique she created called “Waterprints.” Her work is an interplay of painting and photography, blending digital and traditional modes of making. Surprisingly to an onlooker, there is no physical fabric attached to the canvas—areas of transparency and lines that look like folds make her work appear like silk blowing in the wind.
Settling, by Natalya Seva
Natalya’s piece allows for a stunning moment in the relaxation pools. She utilizes hand-made babu porcelain plates and adds intricate folding to create an arrangement of organic forms.
Beyond the spa, another incredible space is the High Limit Enclave. Rooted in the boundless spontaneity of the Abstract Expressionist movement, the art program here celebrates the rebelliousness and emotional vivacity of this iconic movement. Impulsive, gestural lines and fluid forms capture the excitement of an evening at the tables.
Energetic compositions remind the viewer of an era that celebrated risk-takers and trailblazers like Pollock, De Kooning, and Rothko. These vivid, lively compositions are anchored by structured Cubist geometries and subtle Bauhaus motifs. The resulting collection is both risky and refined, encapsulating the opposing art movements, and frenetic energy of the mid-20th century.
AlphaNum #9, by Rodrique Semabia
Rodrigue was born in Togo, West Africa, and moved to the United States in the 1980s. His practice engages the audience through expressive and spontaneous brushwork and rich depth of color application.
Folded Females, by Heidi Lanino
Working across a broad range of mediums and materials, Heidi’s pieces are often characterized by her mastery of expressive line. Her piece displayed in the High Limit Enclave was made intuitively using paper that was folded with an adept sensibility to create a portrait of woman portraying both strength and vulnerability.
Mixed Media Abstract, by William McLure
William is a self-taught artist widely known for his large scale, abstract paintings. His art is the result of unique methods developed through a natural curiosity, and a personal aesthetic cultivated by his background in interior design. He works with a variety of materials, including oil paint, charcoal, foam board, found objects, and plaster.
There are so many more pieces of art to discover! John Barry takes you through more lovely spaces at Fontainebleau Las Vegas in our most recent issue of ELEVATE by KBAA. Check it out here or join us on Instagram @kevinbarryartadvisory.