Bandit sets mood for L’Amour du Vin
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“For these locations, we chose the Chauvet Freedom Par Quad-4 IP,” said Bandit Lites general manager Giff Swart, noting that most of the spaces had limited power available. “Another advantage of the Freedom Par is that they can be controlled wirelessly, and this keeps cables from cluttering the floor and creating trip-hazards.”
“As an event planner and designer, I can attest that few other event elements have the same impact as lighting,” said event designer Carla May Paré. “It has the power to transform an experience and create magic, which Bandit has done for the Knoxville Museum of Art fundraiser L’Amour du Vin for over 15 years. I am proud and grateful to work with Bandit to create beautiful, ever-changing designs from year to year. Their professional and talented team always help to elevate my vision to more than I could have imagined.”
The moment guests arrived at the museum, they were greeted with the museum’s façade constructed entirely out of pink Tennessee marble illuminated with glossy colours. Crossing the threshold into the foyer with several auction items, Bandit ensured the lighting set the mood for the gala.
“From there, guests moved into the Great Hall for a reception and silent auction – where of course they can bid on any of several lots of fine wines,” said Swart. “In this room as well, we used the Freedom Pars on the walls to blend with the mood created in the foyer. From there guests entered a tent for the dinner and live auction portion of the event.
Infrastructure was put in place years ago for a structural tent specifically for L’Amour du Vin, with the walls of the tent lit with COLORdash Batten-Quad 12 units.
“Colour choice was inspired by the featured artwork and auction item,” Swart said. “This year was a work from local artist Denise Stewart-Sanabria entitled Culture Shock Goes Grand. This piece has very vibrant colours and was a great influence to work with.”
Bandit Lites rigged five one-ton chain motors to 65ft of 12” aluminium box truss. With limited power in the garden and weight considerations, Swart chose GLP X4S and VL 2500 Spots to hang from the spine. Finally, from the centre of the truss hung a single six-foot-tall crystal chandelier.
(Jim Evans)
