When one of Miriam’s Instagram reels went viral in March 2023, Kimberly Hellem, a producer of the hit HGTV show “Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House”, contacted us about featuring Miriam’s art in an episode. Of course, we were very happy to do so.
Over the course of the next year (episodes are planned and filmed long in advance of airing), we worked with Kimberly and her team of designers led by Jennifer Salvemini to find the perfect piece of Miriam’s for a mid-century modern style renovation of a beautiful historic Italianate mansion in Cambridge, NY. A reproduction of Miriam’s work, “Orange Abstract” is featured prominently above the living room fireplace in Season 1 Episode 4 “Harmonious Old Home” which aired Jun 11, 2024. The work was chosen for it mid-century modern, abstract expressionist origins.
We were cheering and amazed at how Jennifer integrated Miriam’s mid-century art into the design and it looked fantastic. The whole renovation and restoration was inspiring as we both love history, art, and architecture. Many thanks to the Cheap Old Houses production crew for their dedication and courage to take on these old homes and bring them back to new life. Thanks Jennifer and team for supporting artists like Miriam through your amazing home restorations.
"We leaned heavily into art to make these designs work. And thankfully, some incredible and generous local artists stepped up to lend a hand. We want to give extra love to Leslie Parke and Miriam McClung, whose pieces were the icing on the cake in this house."
— Jennifer Salvemini, Interior Designer
