A Tour of Art in RTP
About this Event
Triangle Community Foundation, Research Triangle Foundation, and the Durham Art Guild have collaborated to host this immersive, multi-site reception showcasing Art@Work across the Frontier RTP Campus from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, August 27th.
The event will begin at the offices of Research Triangle Foundation (700 Park Offices Drive, Suite 007, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709), featuring " by artists Erin Ives and Todd Levins.
We will then transition to the offices of Triangle Community Foundation at 6:30pm, featuring” from artist Shayla Thornton.
Attendees who are able to visit both galleries during the event will be entered for a chance to win one piece of art from the artist collections showcased at the event. We hope you'll join us for an evening full of incredible local art!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Research Triangle Foundation - Meet Erin Ives and Todd Levins
Host: Erin Ives
Info: Erin Ives has a background in photography and a BFA from Corcoran College of Art and Design. She combines multiple disciplines to create 3-dimensional collages. Her work revolves around portraits of women, nature and woodworking, the latter being a predominantly male craft, but the work is soaked in a feminist perspective. Todd Levins began building furniture as a hobby, not knowing his destiny was to be a third generation woodworker. As a child he sketched, painted, wrote and performed music. He dreamt of rock stardom but his family steered him toward practical pursuits. With a burgeoning fascination of wilderness, he studied biology, but found work in drug development.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Triangle Community Foundation - Meet Shayla Thornton
Host: Shayla Thornton
Info: Shayla Thornton is a mixed media artist originally from Maxton, North Carolina, and currently lives in Durham. They earned a bachelor's in fine arts from East Carolina University, with a concentration in painting and drawing. Using watercolor, ink, and collage, they create abstract forms that present a realm manifested from their approach towards escapism. Drawing repetitive lines developed as a coping mechanism for their anxiety. While creating intricate detail with fluidity, they are able to redirect their mindset, experience a sense of euphoria, and relieve themself from the weight of mundane pressures.
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