Taylor Mac Party
Last Saturday at Eye Level Art uptown warehouse gallery, I checked out the scene for the party in honor of The Beast of Taylor Mac performance. I was immediately greeted by two strappingly handsome models covered in body paint with the words Sexy and Beast written on their chest, ergo the theme to tonight’s party. The warehouse was not much to look at from the outside, but once inside, the simple surroundings were amplified with the strength of the artwork. My favorite DJ Authur Brothers was responsible for keeping guest entertained, while OM Cooking(holistic cuisine) offered foods that were vibrantly healthy and delicious. Who knew gRAWnola would be the new cocktail snack? As I browsed the gallery I ran into a few familiar faces. Charleston magazine’s Ayoka Lucas showed up in style in a retro glam, tiered dress. The dress was so cute that another partygoer decided to wear the exact same one. I immediately told Ayoka about this fashion travesty, and in less than three seconds she was out the door only to return moments later in a different outfit looking even more fierce. I bumped into Stacy and Sallie Smallwood, who are always bubbly and could not wait to see tonight’s performance. Stacey, who owns Hampden Clothing, was very interested in seeing the costumes. Party host Jeffery Rhodes directed me to the Red Bull bar. The signature drink of the night was the “Sexy Beast.” Two parts vodka, with a splash of Red Bull (I’m sure that is not the recipe, but it tasted like it as the bartenders were very generous.) Jeffery introduced me to Eye Level Eye proprietor Mike Elder, who talked about the contemporary art movement among today’s artist and offered Spoleto SCENE members works at a reduced rate. I ended up purchasing a piece by artist Mandy Smart.
All in all, the party was very New York city loft, art deco chic.
Memorable Spoleto moments:
“For me, the most memorable thing about Spoleto was attending the Taylor Mac party. Being in a venue like Eye Level Art, I was excited because the space was capable of holding so much art. The diversity of the event, with so many types of people, was nice because everyone who attended felt a part of the event. It even made me contemplate buying a piece of art. Ultimately I did not, but seeing and talking with the people who shared a passion for art and local culture changed my eye. I plan on attending many more events in the future.”
