Jordan Wine Country Table - Vol. 19, 2024 - 32

AN ARTFUL TOU R
THROUGH JORDAN H I STORY
REDEFINED
The Classic Collage
BY LISA M. MATTSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER STARK
T
he term " collage " is derived from the
French word " coller, " which means
" to glue " or " to stick together. "
It wasn't until the early 20th century-thanks
to advancements in photography-that photo
montages and collages gained popularity as art
forms and decorative expressions in the home.
The art collage has experienced a resurgence
in recent years. Artists and interior designers
combine elements, such as photographs, newspaper
clippings, antique book pages, paintings
and digital elements, to create dynamic designs.
Instagram and Pinterest have made the collage
even more accessible as a digital art form.
When it came time to renovate the Jordan
Lobby, designer Maria Khouri wanted to install
an art collage on the longest wall in the guest
reception area. In keeping with John Jordan's love
of storytelling and his desire to push boundaries,
a traditional collage of historical photos would not
suffice-though the faded Polaroids of Mrs. Jordan
wearing bell bottoms on a tractor are charming.
The Jordan Lobby collage needed to tell
the Jordan story in a vivid and unexpected way
for guests. Together, Khouri and I developed
a concept for using mostly French antiques as
symbols for defining moments in Jordan history.
After a whirlwind shopping trip to Paris and
a modern addition by John, the art installation
came together beautifully.
Dating back to the 18th century, the curated
collection includes vintage French art and
European-inspired commissions. Both extensive
and educational, the collage tells the story
of Jordan's history through 19 pieces of art, each
representing a different milestone from the last five
decades. The art collage begins with the founding
of Jordan in the 1970s and moves through time
until today. Ample space was left on the wall for
the future stories of Jordan. P
Flip open opposite page to learn more about each piece F
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