Rose Senior Living in Farmington Hills, MI
I received an exciting email in the Summer of 2024 describing a senior facility development being built along with site information and a request for an art collection for their residents, staff and guests to enjoy. Set on 15.6 tranquil acres in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Rose Senior Living—developed by Edward Rose & Sons—offers a vibrant retirement community designed to feel like home to hundreds of seniors.
As this was the premier art collection for an Edward Rose & Sons senior residence, we collaborated with the Senior Architectural Interior Designer on a thoughtful and inspiring collection of original works and creative reproductions for the property’s public spaces. Working within strict guidelines including branding, design style, and the specific needs of the senior community, Embrace Creatives curated an art collection of 126+ unique pieces and small batch reproductions for the public spaces. Sourced from a mixture of emerging and mid-career American and international artists, the collection spans an array of mediums, styles and sizes.
Residents, staff, and guests are greeted in the grand lobby by a dramatic two-story fireplace, adorned with a glowing custom rose-themed diptych by Canadian artist Bob Arringo. While searching for artwork to enliven a 40 foot wall space inside a dining hall, I remembered a contemporary ninety-one piece installation crafted from acrylic, spray paint and oil by New York-based artist partner Jason Paradis. Inspired by Lake Ontario, this multi media series brings a sense of movement and reflection. In the public lobby area where residents and staff enjoy bistro food, we installed three traditional oil paintings from Brian Skol that honor Metro Detroit’s cultural landmarks—Cranbrook and Meadow Brook Hall—offering residents a meaningful connection to local history. While inside the private dining room, the warmth of family is celebrated through a series of four abstract landscape paper by New York-based artist partner Kyle Andrew Philips that converse easily with floral paintings by local artist partners, Samah Kthar and Shadia Derbyshire.
This senior living community’s art collection showcases diverse art styles that speak to joy and calm while keeping to Edward Rose & Son’s brand identity and aesthetics. Although there was a request for few abstracts, six mesmerizing modern photographs by photographer Debbie Lucas grace the Grand Place event room. Debbie travels the world photographing lakes and rivers then digitally morphs the commonplace images into contemporary patterns.
Beyond these highlights, the building is adorned with many more stunning works that span diverse mediums, styles, and techniques – each artwork thoughtfully placed to add depth to the every-day. This premier collection features a vibrant mix of emerging and mid-career artists from across the U.S. and beyond. We were thrilled to receive two personal additions created and donated by two resident nuns whose lives have long been intertwined with the original site.
Each piece in this art collection was selected to spark joy, inspire conversation, and contribute to an uplifting, art-filled environment.
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