THE PARTY To honor local artist Rana Rochat, whose collection of encaustic paintings marked the gallery’s latest exhibition, the Alan Avery Art Company held an opening reception to celebrate the Atlanta-based painter.

THE SCENE Collectors and art lovers alike celebrated Rochat’s wax-laden paintings despite the rainy weather, sipping on cocktails as they browsed the gallery’s walls.

THE PERKS Atlanta aesthetes mingled with woman-of-the-hour Rochat and esteemed gallerist Alan Avery during the exclusive event. –Photos by Luciana Carneiro