You can’t spend too much time banging around the local art world without bumping into Nicole Horn. Co-curator of the Magnolia Gallery with her husband, artist Scott Horn, Nicole Horn has been involved in a host of local art organizations, most notably Art Conspiracy, La Reunion TX, bigBANG!, and more.
In her spare time, Horn is an interior designer, and that aspect of her deep pool of talents is going to step into the spotlight tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31, as Horn appears on NBC to help Dwell with Dignity makeover an apartment for a Dallas family in need. Be sure to catch it. Here are all the details:
Rising Dallas Design Star Nicole Cullum Horn Making TV Debut onThe Nate Berkus Show August 29, 2011 – DALLAS – When the phone rang and The Nate Berkus show was on the other line, Nicole Cullum Horn was thrilled. The show, hosted by Oprah Winfrey’s favorite designer, is a regular favorite of Nicole’s. She was tapped by the Dallas charity Dwell with Dignity to help makeover the apartment of a mother and two young children who were relocating from a homeless shelter. The Nate Berkus Show is highlighting the efforts of this charity to kick off their new season, and flew in their design team to partner on the project.
The episode featuring the team’s good work airs this upcoming Wednesday, August 31st at 11:00 am and 2:00 p.m. on NBC 5 in Dallas.Nicole’s studio, Modern Relics, has gained recognition in Dallas design circles for breathing new life into outdated furniture, and for collaborations with the Fairmont Hotel and Lucia Restaurant. When the call came Nicole was able to whip up a support team and turned out 8 pieces of furniture in less than a week to meet the Producer’s deadline.
In October 2010, Nicole’s revamped dining room chair won 2nd place in a Dwell with Dignity contest judged by a panel of well-known designers and design bloggers including Jonathan Adler and Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge.
“Refinishing a piece of furniture not only changes the piece but it can change the feel of an entire room,” says Nicole. “It allows you to reuse good furniture while creating something new and appealing at the same time. Being able to use this approach to make this family’s space feel like a home was truly gratifying.”
In addition to her custom work with Modern Relics, Nicole features affordable, upcycled pieces of furniture at her booth in Indie Genius in Oak Cliff.
DetailsWhat: Nicole Cullum Horn helps Dwell with Dignity makeover a bland apartment for a Dallas family in needWhen: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31stWhere: NBC 5, KXAS-TV, Dallas. In another city? Find the station here: http://www.thenateshow.com//station-finder
About Nicole Cullum HornNicole Cullum Horn is a visual artist and entrepreneur, devoted to contemporary design, painting, and sculpture. In 2009 Nicole founded Modern Relics, a marriage of her artistic skill and passion for the up-cycle and re-use movement. Modern Relics specializes in transforming new or used furniture into stunning custom showpieces. Nicole brings over five years experience in high-end design coupled with a BFA in painting from the University of Kansas. Her fledgling company has helped designers, homeowners, and commercial companies across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex create artisan-designed pieces that accentuate any project. In addition to curating the Magnolia Gallery since 2006, she is affiliated with La Reunion TX, Art Conspiracy, Better Block, bigBANG! TX, and the Ross-Akard Gallery, among others.
Nicole is passionate about great furniture and believes that a gorgeous finish can give the owner a whole new sense of enjoyment. For more information visit: www.modernrelics.net
