When Matt Dennis, Senior Managing Director of Clear
Perspective Group, LLC, was looking for art to complete
the renovation of their offices in Medina, Ohio, he came
across Lynne Taetzsch’s website, ARTBYLT.COM. One painting in
particular struck him: “What attracted me to Planet Perspectives,”
he says, “is the vague background, yet a somewhat crisp and more
‘orderly’ foreground. It makes me feel like things are ‘coming into
focus,’ which is what we do.”
Clear Perspective Group (CPG) is a young investor relations
consulting firm that works with clients to help them increase their
corporate transparency. It was important for CPG that its offices
provide a stimulating, yet soothing atmosphere for the professionals
who meet and work there.
Matt Dennis’ requirements for the art he chose were: a) it had
to fit into the contemporary décor of the offices, and b) that it
reflect the mission of Clear Perspective. He found both in the
contemporary abstract paintings of Lynne Taetzsch.
The first, Planet Perspectives, a 44” x 44” original acrylic
painting on canvas, fit perfectly into the conference room. The
space, which features a large boat-shaped conference table
and chairs, and a credenza with visual board, has Toffee Shaw
Curtain Call carpeting, beige walls, and a dark brown accent
wall (Fallen Timber).
Matt needed a second painting for the conference room, and
asked Lynne to paint a commission for CPG. The themes or
ideas he wanted the art to reflect included “seeing what others
cannot see,” “enhancing transparency,” and “making something
confusing understandable.” These are the same themes inherent
in the company name, “Clear Perspective.”
Matt sent swatches of paint color and fabric for Lynne to work
with, which included the basic beige paint used throughout the
offices. Matt also mentioned that picking up the Cobalt Blue and “starburst” from their company logo would be great, as well.
But what really attracted Matt to Lynne’s art in the first
place was its energy and playfulness, so he added: “Now take
everything I’ve said and forget about it . . . turn on some music
and have fun!”
Whenever Lynne paints a commission, she likes to make two canvases and give her clients a choice. When she sent the images to Matt, his response was, “Love them both. Superb job!”
Matt ended up selecting Open Focus, a 48” x 44” acrylic painting on canvas, as shown here in its setting in the reception area. Both the title and the composition of the painting reflect the themes important to Clear Perspective Group. Plus, the Burnt Umber and Cobalt Blue used in Open Focus pick up the accent colors in the room. A Nightfall Cocoa laminate finish graces the reception desk, and four club chairs, two Danko/Persing spider tables, and one Art Design International high-back desk chair complete the area.
Both canvases are gallery wrapped — stretched around and stapled to the back of the stretcher frame so that no other framing is necessary. When viewed from the side, this gives them a three-dimensional look.
Lynne’s highly acclaimed original paintings and limited edition giclee prints on canvas are hanging in private homes and corporate offices throughout the world. More of her work may be viewed at WWW.ARTBYLT.COM.