Garden Gallery
July 5th • August 3rd
Andrew Kornylak
Andrew Kornylak grew up in a small town in southern Ohio. His grandparents were accomplished painters, and his father was an amateur photographer and world traveler. Kornylak began climbing in college, while earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago.
Between jobs as a software developer, high-rise window-washer, and climbing instructor, he traveled and climbed around the US and abroad, eventually settling down in Chapel Hill, working full-time as a photographer, filmmaker and writer.
Kornylak has produced photography and film for such diverse names as GEO, National Geographic, Climbing, Garden & Gun, The North Face, ESPN, PBS, Red Bull, and The Nature Conservancy.
This body of work comes from his upcoming book about Southern climbing culture, Spare These Stones, which will be released September 1, 2025 by Mountaineers Books. Pre-order here:
https://www.kornylakfineart.com/spare-these-stones-signed-copy-pre-order
Permanent Installations
Embryogenesis
Gabriel Schama, 2024
Working principally in laser-cut plywood, Oakland-based artist Gabriel Schama creates densely layered forms that twist, intersect, and overlap to create compositions that are precise and expressionist. Although the design process begins digitally with complex vector illustrations, Schama’s work is brought to life by the artist’s meticulous craftsmanship. His years of experience in high-end architectural metalwork and furniture design are as evident in the impeccable construction of his work, as they are in the delicate balance of the design.
Photo by Chris Ocker
Whiplash
Nick Bultman, 2024
Nick Bultman is an emerging abstract artist whose work explores the dynamic intersection of nature, technology, movement and color. Self-taught and passionate about developing his creative instincts, Nick transitioned from a corporate career to full-time artistry in 2023, sharing his unique painting process and journey with a growing online audience. Based in Gilbert, Arizona, his art is a reflection of his drive to uncover new, metaphysical forms while attempting to live congruently with three words: "just be you".
Nick’s signature style, known as Velocity Painting, utilizes fluid, expressive strokes as the focal point of his work. Each piece captures and amplifies these forms by meticulously building worlds and superstructures within them, offering a unique perspective on the interplay between control and spontaneity.
Photo by Chris Ocker
Crimson Wave 424
Jan Kaláb, 2023
Born in 1978 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Jan Kaláb is one of the country’s most notable contemporary artists’ today. A founding pioneer of the Prague underground graffiti, and street art scene, formerly known as Cakes, and with his crew, The DSK – together they animated city streets, and spent many sleepless nights in train yards, and perhaps, a few nights too in police stations. Following those glory days, Jan’s work has evolved to 3-D graffiti, light suspended installations, animated NFTs, paintings, and sculptures. His paintings teeter on the edge of sculpture and his sculptures are mostly painted. All the while, shape and color are the main characters of his work, which he pushes and blends together to exaggerate, or minimize, forms.
Photo: Hansac Ho
Unnamed Neon Lady
DJ, Hex.Neon, 2024
Hex Neon is dedicated to offering Durham and the surrounding areas the most innovative, trend-setting neon designs while also creating a finished product of impeccable quality. Basically we eat sleep and breath REAL neon.
Photo by Braden Yundak-Morgan
Lucid Mirror
Piers Henry Collection, 2024
Lucid mirror attracts and reflects light in a distorted position. The experience is almost liquid like as you can expect to see your mirror reflect your interior colors whilst catching the outside mood. PIERS HENRY is a bespoke furniture company based in Cheshire, England. They have a passion for turning designs into high quality handcrafted furniture pieces.
Photo by Cameron Thomas