Center Gallery Exhibit

Visual Activism

art by FRANCO

On view through February 29

Reception: Friday, February 10, 6PM - 9PM during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk

An artist is someone who creates art. An activist is one who engages in intentional behaviors to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change. Through his illustration, graphic art, and painting, Franco synthesizes art and activism to form a genre all his own—visual activism. Franco’s visual activism embodies his strong urge to create and sustain justice and opens up the space for truth to prevail. By doing so, the characters and images he creates grab more than your attention; they spark consciousness.

At once easy to digest and thought-provoking, Franco’s work makes statements about the laudable triumphs and continued struggles of those who have fought and who continue to fight for social equalities. Additionally, music is always a strong influence, whether hip-hop, funk or rare groove.

Franco received his Bachelor of Arts in Art at North Carolina Central University with a concentration in Visual Communications and a Certificate in Multimedia at The School of Communication Arts. Franco lives and creates in Durham, North Carolina.

While some may claim that life imitates art, Franco is dedicated to art changing life.

East End Gallery and Craft Shop

Up-Cycled Art and Craft

Featuring works by Buffy Maske, Goeff Henshall, Andrea Iacobucci, River Takada-Capel

and More

in East End Gallery through March 31, 2011

Open daily from 11AM-7PM

Receptions during the 2nd Friday Artwalk: Friday, January 13, Friday, February 10 and Friday, March 9 from 6PM - 9PM

Revision: Up-Cycled Art and Craft is a collaborative effort of several local artists working in a variety of media. The artists and artisans are geared towards re-use and re-purposing, and incorporate found materials in their work and imagery. "Revision" is a collective effort to re-examine found materials, and create new, one-of-a-kind art and craft with a sense of history and nostalgia.