Design NC: Modernism to Maximalism, Form and Function Reimagined
Thursday & Friday April 29 and 30
Fundraising event for The Cameron Art Museum
Welcome
Inspiration comes in all forms: modernist and maximalist, interiors and exteriors, in person and virtually! Join Design NC and the Cameron Art Museum on April 29th and April 30th as we live stream presentations from influential and renowned interior designers Thom Filicia and Celerie Kemble along with modernist architect Robert Gurney and ornamental and architectural plaster craftsman Foster Reeve. This year’s conversations will be set in a virtual forum where participants will enjoy live discussions on these varying design aesthetics as we explore how they differ and how they might be the same.

Vision of Design NC
The Vision of Design NC is to elevate support and awareness for Cameron Art Museum through an annual forum that celebrates the craft of design and provides regional outreach to design professionals, students and arts enthusiasts.
Virtual Keynote Speakers
Dialogues on Modernism
Influence on modern design with a twist
10:30- Opening remarks followed by a presentation from Thom Filicia moderated by WWAY Senior Evening News Anchor Randy Aldridge
11:30- Break for lunch and break room chats
12:30- Presentation by Robert Gurney moderated by Wilmington-based architect Michael Kersting
Thom Filicia
Thom Filicia Inc. has emerged as one of today’s most influential and respected interior and product designers. His projects range from residential, hospitality and commercial interiors all over the world.
Robert Gurney
Robert M. Gurney, FAIA is dedicated to the design of modern, meticulously detailed and thoughtfully ordered residential and commercial projects that are sensitive to site, program and budget.
Dialogues on Maximalism
Infusing personality into design and artful fabrication
10:30- Opening remarks followed by a presentation from Foster Reeve moderated by Randy Aldridge
11:30- Break for lunch and break room chats
12:30- Presentation by Celerie Kemble moderated by design expert and journalist Sophie Donelson
Foster Reeve
After 30 years of exploration and executed work, Foster has amassed a group of standard products and practices that he feels embody the best and most beautiful aspects of plaster.
Celerie Kemble
Celerie is known for her professional versatility in terms of budget, location, and style. She’s full of clever solutions that deliver a mix of pragmatism and beauty.

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