Hayley Callander, Set Designer, New York

Description

A group of five adults gathers on a wooden deck, engaging in conversation around a modern outdoor fireplace. One man stands near the fireplace with his arms outstretched, adding to the conviviality. The deck is furnished with modern Adirondack-style chairs and a small round table bearing drinks and snacks. The cylindrical fireplace, red and black, stands as a central point. The gathering takes place outdoors, with a forest densely populated with tall trees serving as the backdrop. The scene is lit with natural light, casting long shadows through the trees, and accented by string lights along the deck's perimeter, enhancing the outdoor gathering space.