Eglomisé Glass Panels (pic 1 of 2)

For this private residence in the famous St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan, Rockwell Artisan Studio was commissioned to create artwork for the wall panels of the Living and Dining Rooms. In coordination with the artwork of notable contemporary artists like Kara Walker and in collaboration with the mirror and glass artist Maureen Fullam, a series of églomisé, or reverse painted glass, panels were created. The imagery is of trees in autumn and is derived from, and rendered in the style of 18th century engravings with an atmospheric painted sky as a background.

Eglomisé Glass Panels (pic 2 of 2)

For this private residence in the famous St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan, Rockwell Artisan Studio was commissioned to create artwork for the wall panels of the Living and Dining Rooms. In coordination with the artwork of notable contemporary artists like Kara Walker and in collaboration with the mirror and glass artist Maureen Fullam, a series of églomisé, or reverse painted glass, panels were created. The imagery is of trees in autumn and is derived from, and rendered in the style of 18th century engravings with an atmospheric painted sky as a background.

Roman Bath (pic 1 of 2)

Inspired by the classical art housed in the nearby Metropolitan Museum, the concept of a Roman Bath was developed for the Master Bath areas of a private residence on Manhattan’s upper east side. Imagery and designs for the plaster wall painting were adapted from fresco panels found in the Roman ruins of Boscotrecase Italy, the mosaics were inspired by Pompeian pools and the floor cloth design was based on Michelangelo’s architectural plans for the Capitolini in Rome.

Roman Bath (pic 2 of 2)

Inspired by the classical art housed in the nearby Metropolitan Museum, the concept of a Roman Bath was developed for the Master Bath areas of a private residence on Manhattan’s upper east side. Imagery and designs for the plaster wall painting were adapted from fresco panels found in the Roman ruins of Boscotrecase Italy, the mosaics were inspired by Pompeian pools and the floor cloth design was based on Michelangelo’s architectural plans for the Capitolini in Rome.

Dining Room Mural

This series of landscape panels, painted for a formal Dining Room, was inspired by decorative artwork found in the Chesa Planta mansion in the Swiss Alp canton of Engadin. The landscapes are rendered in shades of blue, evoking Faïence ceramics and Delft tile, that harmonize with the room’s fabrics and furnishings. The panels include scenes depicting the property and buildings of the patron’s vacation home at the foot of Mt. Shasta in northern California. As a fanciful touch, the panels are populated with animals, such as deer, woodland creatures and parrots, painted in full naturalistic color.

Mud Room Bird Dioramas

A series of landscapes were painted as diorama backgrounds for a collection of taxidermied game birds displayed in the Mudroom of this home in the Hamptons. The concept was inspired by nature dioramas found in natural history museums and the landscapes reference the water color illustrations of John James Audubon. The settings were researched to place the birds in their appropriate habitats.

ROBERT GOBER, Untitled Installation (Glenstone, Potomac MD) (pic 1 of 2)

In 1992, internationally renowned contemporary artist Robert Gober commissioned Geoff Rockwell and Jeff Quinn to paint the forest scenery for his groundbreaking installation at the DIA Center for the Arts in New York City. They developed the process, style and technique for the scenic painting of this important artwork and have been responsible for the realization and complete repainting of this 3000 square foot mural each time this work has been exhibited. In addition to DIA, this work has been shown at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Schaulager in Basel Switzerland, MoMA and now can be seen in its permanent home, at the newly expanded Glenstone museum in Potomac Maryland.

ROBERT GOBER, Untitled Installation (Glenstone, Potomac MD) (pic 2 of 2)

In 1992, internationally renowned contemporary artist Robert Gober commissioned Geoff Rockwell and Jeff Quinn to paint the forest scenery for his groundbreaking installation at the DIA Center for the Arts in New York City. They developed the process, style and technique for the scenic painting of this important artwork and have been responsible for the realization and complete repainting of this 3000 square foot mural each time this work has been exhibited. In addition to DIA, this work has been shown at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Schaulager in Basel Switzerland, MoMA and now can be seen in its permanent home, at the newly expanded Glenstone museum in Potomac Maryland.

Brewster Hall Lobby Mural (pic 1 of 2)

Suffield Academy, a private school in Connecticut, commissioned the design and painting of this mural for the main lobby of its landmarked central campus building, Brewster Hall. The 11’ x 24’ mural depicts the entirety of Suffield Academy’s campus from wandering aerial perspectives and shows the evolution of the school over a half century. The design synthesizes a range of historic styles from early Renaissance to American Regionalist painting. Over 70 buildings on the school’s campus are depicted in full accurate detail and it is populated with over 200 people engaging in various activities on a normal school day.

Brewster Hall Lobby Mural (pic 2 of 2)

Suffield Academy, a private school in Connecticut, commissioned the design and painting of this mural for the main lobby of its landmarked central campus building, Brewster Hall. The 11’ x 24’ mural depicts the entirety of Suffield Academy’s campus from wandering aerial perspectives and shows the evolution of the school over a half century. The design synthesizes a range of historic styles from early Renaissance to American Regionalist painting. Over 70 buildings on the school’s campus are depicted in full accurate detail and it is populated with over 200 people engaging in various activities on a normal school day.

Dressing Room Mural

The scenery for this mural, which decorates the walls of the Mistress’ Dressing Room in a mansion near Albany, was adapted from and painted in a style affecting the look of 19th century panoramic scenic wallpapers, notably Zuber’s historic “Isola Bella”. The composition was designed specifically for this room with elements arranged and palette chosen to suit the room’s architecture. Whimsical details such as rare tropical birds, an owl and portraits of the patron’s pets were included amidst the flowers and foliage. A trompe l’oeil dado was painted below the scene, enhancing the overall illusion and connecting it with the room’s cabinetry.

Safe Room Door

A concept of using a large painting to conceal a “Saferoom” door was developed and realized for this private residence in New York. The wooden frame is attached directly to the wall while the painting, mounted on a panel, hangs on piano hinges and swings outward on the push of a button to reveal the room’s entrance. The painting was composed and painted faithful to the style of George Braque’s cubist period and compliments the patron’s impressive art collection.

Orangerie Concert Room Pagodas

Murals of decorative pagodas were painted for this Orangerie Concert Room in Greenwich, showcasing the patron’s collection of chinoiserie and Asian art and bringing in a touch of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado”. The pagodas’ latticework was painted as “fantasy bamboo” and the base columns as faux marble. The ceiling was glazed a pale blue with a sky painted for the chandelier cove.

Living Room Ceiling Trompe L’oeil

Trompe l’oeil decoration was designed and painted for the inset panels of the coffered ceiling in this Grand Living Room. The blue tones of the trompe l’oeil along with the gilt star motif open up the ceiling, evoking sky while maintaining a harmony with the straightforward geometry of the coffered ceiling’s carpentry.

Garden Dining Room

The Small Dining Room of a mansion overlooking Long Island’s Oyster Bay was transformed into a garden fantasy with an atmospheric wall and ceiling mural depiction of an elaborately trellised, tented patio amidst the bloom of indigenous flora. The concept and architectural designs for this project were derived from sources ranging from Roman frescos, Japanese gardens, France’s Louis XVII, and Modern Italian muralist Renzo Mongiardino. Local plant life was researched, a scale model built and a technique for painting and antiquing that emulates aged fresco was developed especially for this project.

Children’s Playroom Murals (pic 1 of 2)

A series of murals were designed and painted for this children’s playroom in a private residence in Manhattan. The murals create a panoramic scene around the room of envisioned views from the patron’s other homes in Paris, Santa Barbara, East Hampton and include cameo portraits of family members. The mural’s style was influenced by children’s book illustration and French scenic wallpaper and specific references were used to accurately depict the various locations.

Children’s Playroom Murals (pic 2 of 2)

A series of murals were designed and painted for this children’s playroom in a private residence in Manhattan. The murals create a panoramic scene around the room of envisioned views from the patron’s other homes in Paris, Santa Barbara, East Hampton and include cameo portraits of family members. The mural’s style was influenced by children’s book illustration and French scenic wallpaper and specific references were used to accurately depict the various locations.

Chinese Office

The concept for this office, in a mansion on Long Island’s gold coast, was inspired by the China Trade era and the cross cultural influences evident in its artifacts. An era that had significance for this project and its location. Design and production of the elaborate latticework and pagoda overdoors was done in collaboration with Chinese master artisan Philip Chang. Patterns were designed for fabrics and bookcases and the woodwork was painted in imitation of Chinese black lacquer. As a centerpiece an exact replica was painted of “The Whampoa Anchorage” by Youqua, 1845. A view of a Chinese port, trading with western nations by a Cantonese artist trained in Europe.