GRAND LIVING WITH BECK ERNST
The collaboration between Candice Berman Gallery and Grand Living with Beck Ernst in Cape Town brought together two forces in design and art, elevating interiors through a fusion of expressive artwork and bespoke furnishings. Candice Berman Gallery celebrated for championing South African contemporary artists and its powerful Expressionist collection brought depth, narrative, and vibrant visual energy to the mix. Meanwhile, Grand Living with Beck Ernst- founded in 2022 by Andre Geldenhuys, Willem Strauss, Angelo Beck, and Ernst Mare offered a refined yet eclectic range of handcrafted furniture, lighting, and carefully sourced artifacts, all underpinned by a philosophy centered on blending old-world charm with modern craftsmanship.
Together they curated a series of stylish vignettes within the Green Point showroom, resulting in interiors that spoke of narrative, heritage, and personal resonance. Each space featured statement art pieces from Candice Berman Gallery ranging from textured photography to bold canvases - complemented by Grand Living’s unique homeware, upholstered furniture, sculptural lighting, and one-of-a-kind artifacts. The interplay between expressive art and thoughtfully sculpted objects invited visitors to consider how layers of story and craftsmanship can coexist harmoniously in a living space.
What distinguished this collaboration was the balance it struck: Candice Berman Gallery’s curatorial rigor and Grand Living with Beck Ernst’s craftsmanship each had room to shine, yet both contributed to immersive environments that felt authentic and sophisticated. Visitors experienced an invitation to envision these pieces within their own homes, spaces that feel curated, soulful, and deeply personal. By intertwining contemporary art with high-quality interior elements, the collaboration exemplified a modern vision of living where every item tells a story and every arrangement feels intentional.
