Lake Norman & Why We LOVE IT: w/ Chris & Dana Pape
- Lake Norman & Why We LOVE IT
Discover the story behind “In Formation,” an original painting by Lake Norman artist Dana Pape, inspired by the symmetry and atmosphere of Hickory Wine Shoppe. In this episode, Dana shares how the alignment of wine glasses and bottles shaped the composition—turning a simple setting into a study of structure and design.
While wine is the subject, the deeper story is about order, precision, and the calm that comes from visual balance. “In Formation” is currently on display at the 48th Annual Springfest at Mooresville Arts through May 14. This is one of the reasons why we like to call Lake Norman home — We LOVE IT.
Dana Pape served more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, both enlisted and as an officer. She was the first woman in her unit to earn jump wings and completed advanced water and combat survival training. As an Aerospace Physiologist, Dana trained over 6,000 pilots using altitude chambers and the U.S. military’s only human centrifuge at the time.
Chris Pape began his career as an award-winning video producer, traveling internationally to create visual stories for a wide range of audiences. After marrying Dana in 2004, he embraced the challenges of military life and frequent relocations, adapting his career along the way.
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