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"Momentum" by Matt McConnell
May 2 —May 31
Opening on Friday May 2, 2008 from 7-10 pm
in our new location at 323 West Martin Street

"Momentum"

Matt McConnell's "Momentum" collection studies motion, force, and time. He has integrated geometric arrays and transformations into forms that reflect elements in nature and the systems that impact those elements, using materials including steel, glass, acrylic, ice, and light.

Matt periodically takes time outside of commissioned work at McConnell Studios to further artistic explorations, one facet of which is the introduction of new materials. In this show, the incorporation of glass into the work exemplifies one new direction. There will also be a “Momentum” centerpiece installation in steel measuring 14’ x 9’ x 1’8”, a piece which has taken a talented team over 200 working hours to create.

*Reception night only—presentation of a lit sphere cast in ice.*
You may have seen or heard of these pieces, which I developed several years ago. I will bring one out, by special request, for the opening evening.

In the last three years, McConnell Studios has completed installations for The Mint Restaurant, Fins, 18 Seaboard, McKinney & Silver, Alabama State University, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and many residences, offices, and public spaces. They continue to strive towards better, more creative solutions and higher quality work as they move into their 8th year.

Curated by Isaac Panzarella [db].

The Designbox Gallery is dedicated to promoting the expression of creative and collaborative work. It is home to a number of creative professionals and is located at 323 W. Martin Street (between Harrington and Dawson streets), near White Rabbit, Stuff Consignment, Humble Pie and Mosquito. We're open weekdays from 10am to 6pm, and on most First Fridays. Let us know if you want to be added to our e-mail list.

323 West Martin Street, Raleigh.
Designbox is normally open 10-6 weekdays or by appointment.