As a fine-art photographer and digital artist, there are moments when I have to pinch myself. This Fall I’ll be exhibiting at High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, for the second time.
If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be showing my art alongside one of the most respected luxury furniture brands in the country, I’m not sure I would have believed you. But here I am preparing to see my work displayed with Wesley Hall, surrounded by the most inspiring furniture, fabrics, and creative energy in the industry.
Not long ago, I was a little kid with a blue plastic camera taking pictures of nature and city streets and trying to capture light, texture, and color. Now my images hang among handcrafted sofas and chairs as proof that luxury furniture and fine-art photography can work together to create spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful.
I’m sharing this story because I want interior designers, decorators, and fellow artists to see what’s possible when you’re allowed to follow your curiosity and let art play an important role in design.
My Artistic Journey: From Playful Curiosity to Designer Wall Art
My love for photography began in the simplest way – when my parents gave me a Fisher-Price camera at the age of three. I started photographing everything I saw: dew drops, city reflections, sunlight filtering through trees. Even then, I was drawn to the same things interior designers love—composition, reflections, color, and light.
Over time, I started experimenting with layering multiple images to create dreamlike, abstract compositions. These early experiments developed into my signature process of blending photographs to tell visual stories. The result feels almost like an painting, much like how designers layer textures, tones, and materials to bring a room to life.
When I started sharing my images online, I had no expectations. Slowly, people began responding. They’d message me saying the photos made them slow down, breathe, and really focus on the details. That connection changed everything, it showed me that art isn’t just something you make, it’s something that helps people connect.
When interior designers started reaching out, saying my work brought calm and inspiration to their projects, I realized that fine art for interior designers could become a bridge between my creative world and their clients’ living rooms.
High-Point Market Art Collaboration: Bringing Luxury Furniture and Fine-Art Photography Together
The moment that changed everything came when Alexis Varbero, President and CEO of Schwartz Design Showrooms, kindly introduced me to Zack Taylor, President of Wesley Hall.
When Zack invited me to collaborate for High Point Market, it was an immediate yes. Wesley Hall is known for timeless craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Those are the values that align perfectly with my art process. This was more than just a dream come true and exhibition opportunity, it was a chance to explore what would become an inspiring High Point Market art collaboration.
Walking into the Wesley Hall showroom feels like stepping into a design wonderland. Plush chairs and sofas invite you to sit, rich fabrics line the walls, and the salons are filled from top to bottom with the best people and most creative energy. Exceptional quality starts from the top – Eddie and Marshall Deal, Zack Taylor, and every single team member at Wesley Hall treats you like family from the moment you walk through the door.
Seeing my art displayed there for the first time was surreal. I remember sitting in an incredible Peter Jacob designed chair realizing this is what it looks like when quality art and design come together. It is so powerful to see how a serene landscape can soften the sharp lines of a modern sofa, or how an abstract cityscape can add depth to a neutral color scheme.
That moment marked the start of what I call my HPM art collaboration – a true partnership of artists, furniture makers and designers that continues to teach me how art and design can elevate one another.
What Interior Designers See at High Point Market: Trends and Inspirations
High Point Market is the world’s largest home furnishings trade show that brings together over 75,000 interior designers, furniture makers, retailers, and artists from around the world. It’s held twice a year to showcase the latest in design, materials, colors and style. It’s where trends are born and the future of luxury interiors are defined.
Watching designers move through the Wesley Hall showroom is one of my favorite experiences. It’s fun to see them pause to study and feel different textures, to photograph chair silhouettes and impeccable details, and to watch them stand back to imagine how a framed print or canvas might transform a client’s space.
Some are drawn to misty landscapes for spa or bedroom designs while others gravitate toward bold architectural compositions for offices or city lofts. They often tell me my images become conversation starters that spark emotional reactions that help them understand what resonates most with their clients.
That’s when I realized something important: fine art for interior designers isn’t about matching fabrics or filling wall space. It’s about connection. It’s about art that stirs something inside you, grounding a room and giving it soul.
Curated Art for Luxury Interiors: Calm and Serene Wall Art for Every Space
For Fall Market, the goal wasn’t just to “add art,” but to create a mood. To create spaces that invite people to pause, take a breath, and feel at ease.
We curated pieces that evoke serenity, structure, and peace. Many are inspired by light and how it reflects through glass, ripples on water, or softens architectural lines. When paired with Wesley Hall’s collection of warm woods and rich textures, the effect is harmonious and sophisticated.
If you’re an interior designer, you know how challenging it can be to find wall art that complements luxury furniture without fading into the background. I think art should have a voice and that it should be colorful but still somehow subtle and eye-catching.
A large photograph of rippled water can become a meditative focal point; an abstract cityscape can bring a modern vibe to a calm palette. These pieces are designed to bring balance to luxury interiors, while still feeling livable and warm.
Behind the Scenes: Creating Art Installations in Furniture Showrooms
Preparing for High Point Market taught me how truly collaborative design can be. Wesley Hall’s design team maps out where each piece should hang taking into consideration sight lines, lighting, and scale.
Large horizontal prints anchor seating areas; vertical pieces enhance transitional spaces. A grid of smaller prints adds curiosity. Each placement was intentional, showing how art installations in furniture showrooms can translate directly into residential and commercial design.
One of the most inspiring parts of Market is watching people experience these spaces. Interior designers and buyers study every detail from the curve of a chair, to the tone of a print, to the way the textures play off one another. You realize how every decision, big or small, contributes to the overall feeling of a room.
Working with Interior Designers, Architects, and Home Stagers: Fine Art for Different Spaces
Beyond Market week, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with design professionals. Interior designers and architects who often look for custom sizes, color coordination, and limited editions to fit their design narratives.
Real-estate stagers and builders love calm landscapes that appeal broadly, helping buyers imagine themselves in a space. Corporate and hospitality clients tend to favor photographic prints for hospitality and corporate spaces—images that align with brand stories, such as nature themes for wellness retreats or city abstractions for modern hotels.
Each project is built on trust, teamwork and shared vision. Whether it’s a coastal home, a modern lobby, or a boutique hotel, my goal is always the same: to use fine-art photography as a storytelling tool that enhances both the design and the experience of the space.
Art and Furniture: A Designer’s Guide to Curating Showroom-Ready Spaces
Every collaboration is a design story. For designers, showroom stylists, or collectors, understanding how art interacts with furniture is essential. A careful pairing doesn’t just look cohesive, it creates a mood, a memory, and a message.
Through my HPM art collaboration with Wesley Hall, I’ve seen firsthand how furniture and photography can build complete environments. Whether you’re styling a living room, a hotel suite, or an entire showroom, think of art as both the starting point and the finishing touch.
This is, in many ways, the essence of how fine art elevates luxury interiors—with creativity, craftsmanship, and emotional connection that transforms a room from functional to unforgettable.
Looking Ahead: Collaborating with Hospitality Buyers, Art Consultants, and Collectors
This journey with Wesley Hall has opened doors I never expected. I’ve begun conversations with art consultants, collectors, and hospitality groups looking to feature my work in guest suites, corridors, and lobbies.
I’m also exploring ways to translate my imagery into textiles, wallcoverings, and home goods, extending the options between art and design even further. It’s exciting to think about how photography can live beyond the frame on surfaces, textures, and architectural forms.
Looking forward, I hope to continue working with interior designers, furniture brands, and art consultants who see art not just as décor, but as a vital layer of storytelling in every space.
A Final Reflection: Art as Connection
I have to admit standing in the middle of High Point Market as a young artist surrounded by seasoned designers and major brands is humbling. But it’s also proof that creativity isn’t about age or seniority, it’s about perspective and passion.
This collaboration has shown me that art has the power to connect people, elevate design, and transform how we feel in a space. When chosen intentionally, the right photograph can anchor a room, evoke emotion, and make it memorable.
To every artist, designer, or dreamer reading this: keep creating, keep experimenting, and keep showing up. The right people and opportunities will find you.
If you’re part of the trade and attending High Point Market, I’d love for you to visit the Wesley Hall showroom and see how art and furniture come together in person. If not, you can follow my journey and explore my collections at ThePhotoblend.com and on Instagram @thephoto_blend.
Art isn’t just decoration, it’s connection. And when design and photography meet, that connection becomes something truly timeless.