For April Designbox will exhibit this collective show on making the built environment more sustainable. Isaac Panzarella [db], an expert on sustainable building technology, has curated “It IS easy Being Green” to showcase the work innovative designers and engineers are working to make building, products and interiors to minimize their impact on the environment. This show features several cutting-edge projects …
The Art of Hellcar
Opening up the gallery for 2005, Designbox is pleased to have our own Paul Friedrich curate a show comprised of 10 talented comic artists known for their work in HELLCAR. HELLCAR is a nationally distributed comic book magazine featuring the greatest cartoon talent in America. “The Art of HELLCAR” will feature original artwork and animation by the artists based on …
Brand Fandango IV
Opening this First Friday, Designbox is pleased to satisfy (almost) all your holiday desires with goodies from our 4th annual celebration of local talent: Marina Bosetti, Bosetti Art Tile: Decorative tile Susie Andregg, SLA Metals: jewelry Kate Lasher: scarves, holiday purses Emily Mills, EM Knits: hats Michelle Scouten, Smashing Mirrors: journals, totes, bookplates Brenda Eli, Bjoy Designs: jewelry also on …
Francesca’s Filmy Show
Exhibition of the films and paintings of internationally-celebrated Francesca Talenti. She’s recently garnered an award at the DC International Film Festival, had an Honorable Mention at Sundance last year, and has exhibited extensively in Europe. Her most recent piece was an animation for the Voting In America project. She has done many shorts that put poems to animation for the …
VOTE!
maps by the Conservation Council of NC talk by Peter Walz of Democracy-NC films from the Voting in America project including “A Brief History of Voting” by Francesca Talenti [db] The last presidential election was decided by very few votes, while only 51% of the eligible adults actually decided to cast their opinion. This show explores the many facets to …
Symbodigy
photography by Cheryl Gottschall interactive body screenprinting by Eileen Chevalier music by DJ Madcow “Symbodigy, autochthonous expressions on flesh,” is an exploration in the use and abuse of symbols in society. We need look no further than the logo on our underwear or the ornament on the hood of our car to recognize ubiquitous branding. We define ourselves and others …
Found Objects and Whimsical Notions
From wreaths of gas station antenna balls to elaborately decorative styrofoam heads, Becky Shankle’s work is a commentary of the objects around us while allowing for a humorous perspective. Come see this Raleigh artist’s first major show while percussionists Rhythmicity fill the night air.
An Eye on Time
Photographs of Afghanistan by Luke Powell all images © Luke Powell Luke Powell has been traveling and documenting Afghanistan since the 1970’s. This latest work reflects images captured in the past three years. His photographs have been developed onto large canvases that allow for the detail of his work to be fully realized. Beautiful panoramas show the eternal vastness of …
downtown neighborhoods: what is and what will be
Detailed analysis of existing urban Raleigh neighborhoods through maps, photographs and drawings, combined with current proposals for development in neighborhoods surrounding the urban core. Features work by former NCSU Landscape Architecture Prof. Denis Wood, NSCU Landscape Architecture students, local architects and artists. Denis Wood, author and former Professor of Landscape Architecture at NCSU will give a talk on Raleigh development …
Art Imitating Life Imitating Art
Paul Friedrich and David Rose present joint works including portrayals of real events that incorporated their own characters and stories in the human world.