Last February 13, Solenn Heussaff and husband Nico Bolzico flew to Miami, Florida, to attend the 15th Annual Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, & Antique Show, where she debuted four new paintings under Oliver and Espig's gallery, a US-based fine art gallery.
The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, & Antique Show is considered “the largest and most important show of its kind in the United States.”
This international art exhibit brings together an array of “spectacular works of art, rare antiques, and timeless treasures” from around the world.
The local counterpart for this prestigious art gallery is Manila Fame, which is considered as “the country’s premier design and lifestyle event.”
According to Heussaff, she was supposed to do eight paintings, but she didn’t have time so she was only able to do four, and they still accepted her.
She admitted then that participating in her first international art gallery with several other artists felt “more intimidating” than putting up her own.
"The Palm Beach Show is a yearly art show for buyers and collectors, where they showcase everything from antiques, furniture, jewelry, to masterpieces and modern installations," she said.
"Glenn Espig, the owner of a gallery in Florida called Oliver and Espig, was introduced to me by my friend Jacques Branellec of Jewelmer, who also joins this show every year. He came to my house and viewed my Kalsada pieces, and then asked me to join the show under their gallery. An opportunity like it doesn't come twice so I accepted right away."
"I was only able to finish four artworks for this show, which are mostly based on surroundings and feelings. You can find more plants and animals on these pieces as opposed to just people like my other artwork. My inspiration was about the contrast and calmness that nature bring us," said Heusaff.
Solenn and Nico were accompanied by their friend, designer Mia Arcenas-Branelles.
On his Instagram account, the Argentinean businessman wrote his wife a touching message dashed with his signature humor. The message read: “A different kind of Valentines!
Moreso, the show is being held at the Palm Beach Convention Center. All the booths and galleries will be showcasing their artists from February 14 to 20. "These pieces will stay here in the States. I will be working on something for the near future, but no exhibit anytime soon. I want to focus on art as an education purpose and am working with Jewelmer on a program,” she said.
