GIMME MORE | Designed by BRUNO BILLIO | RESERVE THIS ROOM

The Billio Room features many of the original Gladstone antiques – repurposed to create an atmosphere of nostalgic grandeur that includes modern conveniences for the contemporary traveler.

ARTIST STATEMENT

In referencing historic photographs of the Gladstone Hotel rooms and in collecting original Gladstone period pieces of furniture, room 314 attempts to envelope the guest with sensations of what was the Gladstone and what the Gladstone has come to be.

Rich Italian fabrics, with floral patterns of red, gold and fuchsia drape the two large picture windows. An enlarged copy of proposed elevations to the Gladstone , by original architect, George Miller, hangs on the east wall. In contemporary contrast, a string installation seems to float along the ceiling just above the classical queen size bed like a dream catcher. An armoire has been restored to its original splendor and modified to house the contemporary standards; plasma screened television and DVD player. The interior of the armoire also houses an intimate bar. Additionally, a bow chest offers a middle drawer tat pulls out to act as a work desk complete with internet outlets for the business minded traveler. Both pieces are working art, sculptural pieces repositioned and stacked upon hard covered books. The overall ambiance is lush, warm, and comforting. The bathroom in contrast is crisp and white. An original Gladstone table is restored and affixed with a white carara marble table top. A red tape installation wraps itself boldly around this room, again mixing old with new.

ARTIST BIO

Bruno Billio is an Artist in Residence at the Gladstone Hotel. Billio is fascinated by the architecture of spaces and objects. He transforms everyday objects, re-purposing them and even redefines the scale and position of objects. He is known for his stacked sculptures of furniture, found objects and string installations.

THANKS | Orest Tataryn our neon master and guidance counselor; Mark Wilson and crew at MetalArt Studio for their installation genius; Edmond Joseph and Jan Marriott for spot-on style consultation in our curtain and bedding designs; Gavin McDougall from Designer Glass Company for the finest etch work and steady hand holding through a glass darkly; Frank and Grazyna from Reliable Interiors for their knowledge and patience; Alison Chan for braving a monster bedspread redesign; Carolyn, Morris, Eugene, and Matt at Silva Custom Furniture for their ongoing dialogue in refining the furniture design and their superb craftsmanship in its production; Doris at Aristocrat Lamps; Deanne Lehtinen, Andrew Reyes, Larry Norris, and John Crump for their expertise and shared resources; Robin Armstrong, Chen Tamir, Netami Stuart, Pari Desi, and John Massier for their help in sourcing materials; Our mothers Alice McTavish and Penny Stephenson for Style and Knowledge; Research pals: Kelly Palmer, Alex deJong, Ken Hayes, and Tao Drayton; Installation pals: Day Milman, Sue Guelke, Scott Anderson, and Michael Bartosik; All the Gladstone Hotel staff including Fred, Gillian, Wally, Timo, Adam, and Mammoud; Suanne McGregor for her kind hearted care; Christina Zeidler for a whole lot of grace.
Corwyn Lund wishes to thank John and Selene Saunders for their unwavering support and The Canada Council for the Arts for financial assistance in the research and production of this project.

CONTACT | brunobillio@hotmail.com
www.brunobillio.com