Of the many wonderful features of the MGM MIRAGE Events studio, arguably the one that we are most proud of is our Vision Gallery. When designing this state-of-the-art event production facility, we were determined to offer our clients an environment that inspired their creativity, as well as ours.
The result is a room designed specifically to showcase designs, at full-scale, that we have prepared exclusively for their event. The Vision Gallery boasts 24’ high ceilings (the height of many of the larger LV ballrooms) and is equipped with unistrut suitable for rigging the many ceiling treatments and chandeliers that we continually develop. Dimmable ceiling-mounted power track is also plentiful, allowing the appropriate lighting fixtures to be rigged.
Along with custom-crafted built-in cabinets for charger, stemware, and flatware storage, a 52” flat screen monitor with network access is wall-mounted for digital presentations, floor plan review, and for viewing inventory items via our internet-based Active Image Management site.
A full wall of mirror completes the gallery, reflecting the décor in a way that adds depth and a feeling of quantity, further emulating a real-life scenario for clients to envision what is in store for their events.
While the Vision Gallery gives our clients a sneak peek at their final product, the gallery serves another purpose-fostering creativity for the many talented designers and artisans at MME. We use this gallery to explore, experiment, and play with innovative new ideas, many of which ultimately become reality as a result of the opportunity to experience them in a simulated event environment. A few examples are showcased here…
An 8’ Camphor Vine nest dangles from the ceiling enveloping a graceful, Galax Leaf-covered figure. Hundreds of fresh cumquats are suspended over an oversized vase spilling over with fresh peonies. In continuing with the organic impressions that only fresh product can evoke, the floral team collaborated on a 132” Galax Leaf Tablecloth. This “all-natural” linen coordinated perfectly with the custom-crafted Chameleon Chairs encircling it.
Our unique, white leather swirl lounge furniture is shown here accented with an experimental , eco-friendly floorlamp. The lamp’s base is a 6’ tall shaft of airroot, with a custom shade crafted from swamp cooler filter fibers sewn into a clear acetate shade. The result is a beautiful piece that has inspired the fabrication of an entire set of airroot lamps.
Completing this display stands an oversized frame with an artistic floral sculpture composed of vibrant yellow callas peering from bubble vases tied onto natural branches.
A new item introduced to our custom furniture line is the 8’ long Trough Coffee Table, accented with our chocolate and mocha ultra-suede ottomans. The lucite center channel covers crushed glass and micro LED’s. Hanging overhead, vases of callas and bromeliads dangle from a mahogany grid.
Rough-hewn wooden sculptures punctuated with dahlias, hypericum, and roses juxtapose beautifully against the swirling pattern of Cloth Connection's overlay.
Note the emotionally-charged abstract painting by Diane Butner hovering above a collection of hand-carved Buddha heads, with their offering of fresh oranges.
Photography by Kelly McKeon.
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