In partnership with Crain’s Detroit and San Morello, Salonniere created an Art Salon Dinner series to support Detroit artists and student artists from Detroit Public Schools Community District during COVID-19
Join us virtually over Dinner from San Morello to learn about collecting African American Art and Black Artists in Detroit, including tips from prominent Detroit Collectors on starting your own art collection: LINK HERE
ART & ACTIVISM CAMPAIGN. Student art digital downloads benefitted the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Fine Arts Programs during COVID-19.
Chef Andrew Carmellini of San Morello, and Detroit artist Desiree Kelly created an “Art-to-Table” culinary experience inspired by Desiree Kelly’s artwork titled “The OGs: Grandma and Auntie”. The Art-to-Table Menu was available during the Salon in the San Morello dining room, and online for takeout/delivery. A portion of proceeds supported Detroit Public Schools Community District Fine Arts Programs during COVID-19.
is an award winning artist and a native to Detroit. The former Production Manager/Senior Graphic Designer for The Detroit Metro Times weekly is now known for her work as Detroit’s premiere Portrait painter. She was introduced to oil painting while studying Graphic Design at Wayne State University. Raised on the Eastside, she became inspired by the environment and developed a style of storytelling through portraits. Her portraits of public icons are historically immersive & reflect on the narrative of her subjects by including artifacts & phrases within each piece. She is known for her distinctive mixture of “street art” & traditional oil technique.
“The OG’s (Grandma & Aunti) Two of the strongest people I know. Society has tried to erase “us” so many times and continue to try to rewrite our black history and take away our respect as people. They stand next to each other wearing their Sunday's best and prepared for battle. My grandma staring at the viewer is almost intimidating and makes you question your own thoughts. Nothing gets past grandma. “One bullet cannot kill a movement” by Jesse Jackson when referring to the assasination of Dr. Martin Luther King. That quote is what this piece is about. The Movement, the fight to preserve our black history of Detroit.”
- Desiree Kelly
Artist to ship/deliver within 1 month of purchase
Limited Edition Fine Arts Prints 25/25 signed by Artist
*Portion of proceeds was gifted to Detroit Public Schools Community District Fine Arts Programs
ART-TO-TABLE
Risotto: 'Hopp'n John’ style
Black eyed peas, Tomato, and Bacon
“This is play on on traditional dish from my grandmother’s region in Fruili, Italy, however, combining the two cultures we are using black eyed peas loved by Desiree's Grandmother.”
Apple Hand Pies with Paczki Sauce
Caramel and Cinnamon
“Inspired by Desiree’s family’s love for hand pies, and my Polish heritage. And Desiree’s Grandmother’s Hamtramck neighborhood! “
Our Grandmother’s Casserole
Short ribs and Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions
“Braised short Ribs based on my grandmother’s recipe. Served with a side of green bean casserole inspired by Desiree’s grandmother”
ART-TO-GLASS (dine-in only)
GrandMomma Knows Best:
WhistlePig Piggyback Rye, Campari, lime, grapefruit and honey
Auntie’s Sunday Finest:
WhistlePig 10 Year, Lazzaroni, Amaretto, Amaro Montenegro and Angostrua Bitters
Chef Andrew Carmellini and Detroit Artist Desiree Kelly share a love of music. Chef is a musician on the side and Desiree is inspired by music as part of her creative process. Desiree's uncle was also part of a Motown favorite - The Miracles! Please enjoy the music playlist they created together, inspired by Desiree's artwork The OGs: Grandma and Auntie.
Art-to-Table PLaylist
By Chef Carmellini & Desiree Kelly