What is modernism? 

According to Webster, modernism is: a style of art, architecture, literature, etc., that uses ideas and methods which are very different from those used in the past.

When I think of modernism, I think of new style, things that trendy now opposed to what was trendy many years ago. 

A design that represents mondernism to me is a restaurant recently designed in Owensboro, Ky, by a family friend of mine, Laura Ruth Edge, called Lure. 

Lure was designed to represent all the different personalities of the great people of Owensboro. Rustic, Urban, Industrial, and Chic. A Barn wood Backdrop for the dramatic bar was designed and constructed from a barn of surrounding county. Hand blown glass bubbles are draped between two curved walls to create the king of all chef’s tables. The multitude of lights is interpreted differently among the patrons. Bubbles, constellation, and fishing bobbers, all of which are great descriptions of the soft, abstract “water” themed seafood restaurant. 

Something I find interesting about this space especially is that she used multiple styles of chairs for each table instead of only one style. I believe Lure represents modernism especially because of its many trendy, unique elements and principles of design.