1111 Church Apartments
Nashville, Tennessee
- Multifamily
- Southeast
- Art Curation
- Tidal Real Estate Partners
5 local artists featured
Holly Chastain’s nine custom collages in the lobby are made of recycled magazines and books sourced from local thrift stores, which “blend the peace of a homey space with the bustle of the area”
Kong Wee Pang’s piece began as a watercolor that was digitized and printed onto hundreds of 1-inch sequins, creating an abstract, custom-designed artwork for the property
Bespoke installations by local artist James Worsham are featured throughout the property’s 19 elevator vestibules, and no two pieces are the same
The Story
The mixed-use building at 1111 Church is revitalizing what was once the home of Valley Arts Guitars, known for a notorious ribbon cutting event where a grand piano was dropped from a helicopter into the parking lot. This powerful, transcendent history is communicated throughout the apartment’s architecture, design, and art collection to leave a lasting impression on tenants and visitors. The art program is based on three unique typologies: 1) signature art moments found at high traffic locations; 2) journey moments that support wayfinding; and 3) discovery moments that create curiosity.
In the lobby, tenants are greeted by Chattanooga artist Holly Chastain’s nine custom collages made of recycled magazines and books sourced from local thrift stores, which “blend the peace of a homey space with the bustle of the area.” In the nearby leasing office hangs Natalie Ciccoricco’s hexagonal installation made of wood and yarn, the creation of which honors the evolution of the surrounding industrial neighborhood. “Wrapping the panels in yarn is a slow, meditative process – a reminder that good things take time to grow and evolve.” The wall sculptures on the first floor continue with artist Natalie Thedford’s installation behind the reception desk. From afar, the organic shapes of the installation look to be made of felt. But up close, residents can discover they are actually highly textured ceramic pieces inspired by fiber traditions.
As residents venture to the second floor amenity level, several fine art prints are complemented by originals from local artists Kong Wee Pang, Tess Davies, and Duncan McDaniel. Kong Wee’s piece began as a watercolor that she had digitized and printed onto hundreds of 1-inch sequins, resulting in an abstract image that was custom designed for the property. McDaniel’s piece hangs from the ceiling and features several sheets of plexiglass, painted to mimic a tree branch that snakes down the hallway and points people towards the pool. His work is a gateway to the patio and pool area, where local artist Dunstin Hedrick’s mural made of tape features a variety of flora and fauna native to Tennessee.
And in the elevator vestibules on each floor, residents can enjoy custom installations by local artist James Worsham, with no two pieces looking the same. Known for his meticulous and labor-intensive artworks, the pieces are made from wallpaper, mounted to a substrate and cut into disks, which are then sorted and hand assembled into a new, abstract composition.
