I had heard that John’s daughter, Saramel, had become a partner in an art gallery in Charleston. I managed to catch up with her to see how she ended up with this beautiful little gallery. Here’s her story in her own words.
Even though my hard-working father warned me about the never-ending days in the retail world, I still became interested in the food industry–I loved the fast paced environment and the colorful people. However, even while I was immersed in this lively scene, I had one eye on the art scene. Since my parents had started an art collection for me when I was born, I was always on the lookout for new pieces to add to the collection. For several years after I moved to Charleston, the art mainly looked the same to me. Finally, about six years ago, I began to see some contemporary pieces, more modern works. This inspired me to expand the collection my parents had started.
To my further delight, two friends of mine created a contemporary gallery about a year ago on Broad Street, also known as Gallery Row, by finding artists who were doing unusual work in the local scene and expanding the palate for Charleston. Since one of the gallery owners was growing her family with a set of twins, luckily they asked me to step in as a new partner.
From my father’s love of books to a colorful time in the food industry, it seems I have found a new way to help people figure out what they need to enjoy the moment. Colleen and I are now running Scoop Studios in Charleston and would love to help you find a wonderful piece to expand you and your home.
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