“The Blue Hour” will present a set of paintings by Alberto Ortega that depict luminous scenes of Raleigh at twilight and at night. The scenes evoke mysterious psychological narratives in which human presence is suggested but not revealed. Though executed in a realist style, these paintings are not mere descriptions of places. They expose a retrospective of the overlooked or …
September: Another Dimension
The new works touch on the concept of dimension and its various forms. A majority of the panels focus on a three dimensional approach through carved wood, while a two dimensional “piece”serves as a contrast. The centerpiece is purposed as a “tunnel of time”; The background displays the infinite layers of time and occupation of space as a writers persona …
August: Hot August Nights by Michelle Lyon
Join us as we uncover a little known industry in south, where cats strip for survival. We will take a look at a couple of working kitties, kittens trying to break into the business and one transgender (kitty to pig) gal who won’t take no for an answer. Come out and see for yourself how these gorgeous cats keep themselves …
June/July: Pleasurable Perplexions by Pat Fitzgerald
The Pleasurable Perplexions exhibition is a body of new work by Patrick FitzGerald. Working in both the physical and digital world, Patrick tries to blur the line between the two. Many of the pieces come out of his drawing notebooks and are then reworked, augmented, and juxtaposed to create large scale achival prints on watercolor paper. These are attached to …
3rd Annual PBaRt Event
Paul Friedrich and Designbox present the 3rd annual PBR-inspired art show, aptly named “PBaRt Show 3,” on Friday, May 4, 2012. This year’s event will utilize the 300 block of West Martin Street between Dawson and Commerce, and promises to be even bigger and better that it’s past incarnations. Participating venues include Brewmaster’s Bar & Grill, Designbox, The Visual Art Exchange …
Hanging by a Thread: works by Designboxer Megan Sullivan
Designbox is excited to showcase the work of Megan Sullivan, a veteran artist and member of the Designbox firm, Gamil Design. Finally, the stars have aligned so that we can feature the fun, creative, quirky AND masterly crafted textile creations Megan dreams up. From painting with stitches to sculpting with fabric, Megan’s works feel like a series of dreams frozen …
Life, Layers & Landscapes by Ryan Cummings – AND – Goner’s Kickstarter Kickoff Event!
Life, Layers and Landscapes by Ryan Cummings Ryan Cummings is back at Designbox as March’s feature artist! Ryan uses light and shadow as revealed to the eye through a spectrum of color to create stunning, thought-provoking landscapes. He uses different styles of painting and incorporates vintage black and white photographs of people and objects that have occupied the land at …
Mars Ain’t No Place to Raise Yer Kids, a benefit for Oliver Gant
The first show opening in our new space in February will be a group show about rockets, space and all things space-shippy. The theme was chosen by our good little friend, Oliver Gant, who has been going through cancer treatments and surgeries since his diagnosis a year ago, in February of 2011. As Oliver and his family journey through this …
Brand Fandango X!
Now open late for Third Friday Dec 16: all day until 9 pm! Every December the Designbox gallery TRANSFORMS into the BRAND FANDANGO SHOP, showcasing local brands & talents for your holiday shopping & viewing pleasure. For the TENTH straight year, BRAND FANDANGO will feature a diverse display from local artists & artisans. Do all of your seasonal shopping right …
Make it a Taco Night by Paul Friedrich
NEW WORKS! NEW PRINTS! LOTSA SIZES!