Don Crow is currently a design teacher at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. Trained as an oil painter in the 1970s, and influenced by the movements within abstraction from expressionism to minimalism, Crow has exhibited regionally for 30 years. The pieces in this exhibition come from a new body of work, which continues his interest in the distinctions between art …
Genesis: Mishaps in the Kitchen
What if God had to cook up a new world? New Videos and Installations by Francesca Talenti
Thinking Inside the Box: New Ideas from Designbox
What happens when you put a filmmaker, a cartoonist, a children’s book producer, a copywriter, a brand designer, a book designer, a graphic artist for stone etching, a green engineer, an interior designer, a marketing strategist, a patent attorney, a photographer, a product designer, and a flash programmer, a computer applications designer and a web systems engineer together in a …
Low Pop
Low Pop will feature works by Paul Friedrich, Adam Cohen, Emily Cash, Bloo Empire, Jodi Hoover, Gus Fink, G.D. Smith, Chris Williams and Greg Clayton
The Dinosaur Show
Enter the fantastical world of the dynamic trio of Casey Porn, Beth Tacular and David Eichenberger. Following up from last year’s show where nature reclaimed the earth from human civilization, they have now allied with an even more dangerous global foe: dinosaurs! Curated by Aly Khalifa [db]
Celebrating Barefoot Press
After 3 memorable years on Bloodworth Street, Designbox has moved to a more spacious building on Martin Street. The old warehouse was previously occupied by one of Raleigh’s Gems: Barefoot Press. Barefoot has recently moved into their own building on Pershing St (Five Points area), and we thought it a perfect opportunity to celebrate their exceptional work over the years …
Wanderlust
“Wanderlust…not all those who wander are lost” Curated by Angelica Garcia [db], this show will consist of photographs taken by Clark Harris in America and Asia. The work ranges from black & white to color, including underwater images. Harris focuses on texture and the repeating forms that take place across the globe.
911 Flags
Neil McDonald was struck by the emotion embodied by the flag after September 11, 2001 and for the five years since, in his travels across America he has been recording their effect. From the day when they lined the streets on the 12th to the faded after thoughts years later they symbolize the struggle of a nation in mourning, at …
Introducing SPARKcon!
The background of SPARKcon By several magazines using a myriad of statistics, the Triangle has become one of the most creative places to live in the country. We boast exceptional talent on a wide field—from pharmaceutical patents to rock bands. But ask a local what the identity of the Triangle is, and you’ll find a creative person struggling for an …
Singularity
Designbox’s own Larry Cooper exhibits a dramatic look at image and meaning in this interactive show. An expert in digital imaging for some of the greatest monuments in the country, Cooper has taken his skills into expressive interpretations of contemporary issues with an eye dedicated to beauty. This show includes digital prints of his creations, as well as an ongoing …