Continuing the story of Botanical Art at the Diego Rivera opening at Meadows Museum...Mami's imagination sparked when she found a piece of driftwood by the side of the road in one of Dallas' big thunderstorms. As an artist paints with oils, Mami paints with her materials: using persimmon and chartruse colored orchids and green grasses, she transformed a piece of nature's decay into a new work of art.


Displayed on persimmon colored silk linens, the contrast of rough wood, silk, and elegant orchids in the dining area of the museum drew the party in. Intrigued guests buzzed about the tablescape as they gathered around and served themselves. Meadows' wrought iron pieces in the room provided additional textural richness and contrast.

Photographer Melody Hamilton captured the essence of the floral decor and spirit of the party in her photos displayed here.