Our client commissioned Claudy Jongstra Studio, to create three site-specific fiber artwork installations that are integrated into the lobby’s reception desks. With expressive strokes of vibrant color created from plant-based dyes using indigenous wool, Jongstra’s artwork contributes to the creation of healthy and inspiring environments. The artwork celebrates the abundance of nature with a layered composition of plant-based colors, drawing inspiration from the geology and hydrology of Charlotte, which produced the conditions for America’s first ever gold discovery.

The golden hues of Charlotte’s rare and valuable gold deposits are created using humble onion skins, a common waste material that is given new life and value. The main material for the artwork commission is wool humanely sheared from Drenthe Heath sheep. They are the oldest breed from northern Europe and very rare. Originally, this breed had one purpose only, landscape preservation and balancing ecosystems. On Jongstra’s farm, the wool is a valuable resource, as such, the sheep endure no stress, antibiotics, and live in safe harmony.

The revelation of colors from plants onto fibers from indigenous wool requires diverse and dynamic knowledge and skill, providing a model for growth toward sustainable futures. In this way, the natural dye process is a metaphor of transformation that reflects the philosophy of Truist to build better lives and communities by centering care.

CLAUDY JONGSTRA, Layers of Diversity, 2023, multipanel dyed wool installation. Site-specific commission.

In the vibrant canvases of New York-based artist An Hoang, viewers find themselves enveloped in expressions of nature that transcend the ordinary. Hoang’s art captures the ephemeral aspects of the natural world—the shifting patterns of weather, the elusive play of light, and the cyclical change of seasons. Through her use of cloud-like forms and the subtle gradations of light and shadow, Hoang crafts compositions that delve into the unseen forces of nature as well as the visible world. Characterized by vivid colors and dynamic energy, Hoang’s paintings serve as a reminder of nature’s endless capacity for renewal and transformation.

AN HOANG, Two Skies, 2024, oil on canvas. Site-specific commission in collaboration with Tracey Morgan Gallery.

North Carolina-based artist Damian Stamer delves into the themes of memory and importance in his large- scale paintings. His works are deeply rooted in his childhood memories of the South, blending the dynamic energy of gestural brushstrokes with references of Southern life. His layered paintings infuse the canvas with a sense of life and motion, navigating the delicate balance between creation and fading away, reflecting on how the past shapes our present. Damian Stamer's work is a tribute to the enduring allure of the South, a contemplation on the ways we connect with places and moments long passed but not forgotten.

DAMIAN STAMER, Collaboration 2, 2024, oil on linen. Site-specific commission in collaboration with SOCO Gallery.

Imagine the impossible pays homage to Alan Turing, a pioneering figure in computing, through a captivating visual narrative. It showcases a portrait of Turing with gears beneath symbolizing the mechanics behind the first computer. This imagery transitions into a depiction of ants working collaboratively to elevate a leaf, evolving into a DNA strand and then pixelating into binary code. This sequence not only highlights Turing’s contributions but also reflects on the blend of technology and biology, a theme central to his work. The binary code across the mural spells out a Turing quote, emphasizing the power of imagination in creating the impossible, directly linking the artwork back to Turing’s revolutionary vision for computing.

IRISOL GONZALEZ, Imagine the impossible, 2021. Site-specific commission.

Triangulation by Martha Clippinger is a vibrant, site-specific dimensional mural that brings a contemporary burst of energy and color to its surroundings. Through a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and a bold color palette, the mural embodies the interconnectedness of ideas, innovation, and community. Clippinger uses alternating patterns of color and form to create an uplifting visual rhythm, with areas of flat color symbolizing open opportunities and striped sections representing the formation of connections. This design not only enhances the aesthetic of the space but also serves as a metaphor for collaboration, merging diverse experiences and concepts to foster innovation. The use of mosaic elements further emphasizes the importance of collective purpose, making the work of art a visually engaging piece that encourages viewers to think about the ways in which individual parts contribute to a greater whole.

MARTHA CLIPPINGER, triangulation, 2021. Site-specific commission.

Katrina Sánchez Standfield explores themes of connection, healing, and security through her distinctive approach to soft sculpture. In Looking for el Carnaval, she creates vibrant, three-dimensional forms by combining knit and woven textiles. She crafts each ‘knitted noodle,’ which is both knit and stuffed, to act as an exaggerated version of the traditional warp and weft. This process transforms color and texture into a dynamic exploration within the physical space, offering a vivid, tactile experience.

Thomas Campbell’s sculptural installations, Pines and Piedmont, offer a profound connection to North Carolina’s landscapes through distinct yet complementary approaches. “Pines” draws its inspiration from the serene experience of meandering through a pine tree forest, aiming to instill a sense of calm and introspection. As part of Campbell’s Broken Volumes Series, this piece leverages the aesthetics of industrial steel fabrication, utilizing bends or “brakes” to sculpt form, depth, and dimension, mirroring the forest’s natural architecture.

Piedmont adopts a more organic perspective, employing similar brake techniques to evoke North Carolina’s iconic rolling hills and valleys. The sculpture’s form undulates in a manner that suggests the gentle slopes of the region, while a carefully applied gradient of blue paint adds an illusion of depth, reminiscent of gazing towards the horizon. Together, these works by Campbell not only celebrate the beauty of natural landscapes but also showcase the versatility of steel in capturing the essence of the environment.

Owl adopts an alias to navigate the art world, maintaining anonymity to ensure their work stands independently of their personal identity. Their signature style emerges through abstract patterns and lines, repetitively laid down without prior sketching, using spray paint or markers. Owl captures the essence of spontaneous creation, akin to freestyle dancing, where the next move is unknown yet intuitively guided by practice.

THOMAS CAMPBELL, Pines, 2022, painted and blackened steel. Site-specific commission.

Raishad Glover approaches art with a focus on diligence and simplicity, bridging innovative culture with traditional media. By employing foundational principles and design elements like rhythm, value, line, and color, Glover steers his creative development, crafting works that resonate with both modernity and tradition.

Ellie Richards’ Tufted Timekeeper series presents a collection of clocks, each uniquely crafted from machine-tufted wool. This innovative use of materials blends functionality with artistic exploration, reimagining the conventional clock through the warmth and texture of tufted fabric.

Martha Clippinger’s colorful dimensional murals, Hot Fun and Buoy, activate the corridors with vibrant energy and dynamic forms. Buoy utilizes a continuous horizontal line and circle to create a landscape where water meets sky. The shift in the placement of each circle, slightly higher or lower, creates movement across the series of panels, suggesting a setting sun or a bobbing buoy. In Hot Fun, the arrangement of sixteen panels relates to four four-petaled dogwood flowers. The triangles of the panels and their varied orientations are inspired by quilts, where color and repeated geometries create a sense of rhythm.

MARTHA CLIPPINGER, Hot Fun, 2022, dimensional mural. Site-specific commission.

Katrine Hildebrandt brings her unique perspective to the project with artwork inspired by sacred geometry and the exploration of space and time. Utilizing distinctive techniques, such as burning paper, she crafts layered, geometric patterns that invite viewers to consider the balance between chaos and order, and the fleeting nature of existence. Hildebrandt’s work serves as a visual anchor for the space while inviting a deeper appreciation for our interconnectedness through the lens of her meticulous patterns and meditative approach.

KATRINE HILDEBRANDT, Eternal Loop II, 2023, hand burnt lines, hand dyed fabric, reed and wire on dyed paper. Site-specific commission in collaboration with BK Art Projects.

Cassandra C. Jones’ Dandelion is a digital collage that encapsulates our technology-driven, image-obsessed society, offering a space for growth and exploration. Through a meticulous assembly of photographs, Jones weaves together sociopolitical narratives with elements of pop culture, presenting a layered exploration of American life that blends the whimsical with the profound and the beautiful, highlighting the complexity of our contemporary existence.

Pelle Casse’s photographic series is a testament to the art of capturing time and movement within a single frame. Employing a meticulous technique, Casse sets his camera on a tripod, shooting up to a thousand pictures over a span of one to two hours from an unchanging vantage point. He then intricately compiles selected figures into a final image, creating a unique still time-lapse effect. Despite the high level of editing, Casse’s process involves no alteration of the content itself; he does not change a single pixel but instead chooses what to include and exclude. The finished works are complex compositions and layered portrayal of a moment in time.

CASSANDRA C. JONES, Dandelion, 2019, archival inkjet on alpha-cellulose paper. Acquired through Abigail Ogilvy Gallery.

Woody De Othello’s works on paper extend his exploration of animating the inanimate. Focusing on common domestic items, these pieces showcase Othello’s skill in giving life to everyday objects, now transformed into engaging subjects on paper. Drawing from the African “Nkisi” belief of spirits inhabiting material objects, he infuses each piece with a unique spirit and personality. The objects, portrayed with a sense of humor and whimsy, appear to move and emote across the paper, stretched or slumped as though reacting to unseen forces. These works underscore Othello’s talent for blending traditional themes with contemporary artistry, turning static household items into captivating narratives of movement and emotion.

Karmimadeebora McMillan’s series of works on paper unfolds as a vibrant tapestry of color stories, echoing the intricate patterns and warmth of Southern quilts. Drawing from her childhood in the South, McMillan crafts these pieces into a cohesive narrative that, when displayed together, mirrors the communal and storytelling nature of quilt-making.

WOODY DE OTHELLO, Shifting Through Space, 2021, color aquatint and softground etching. Acquired through Paulson Fontaine Press.

Created through a precise and distinctive process of drawing, tracing, taping and painting, hand-cutting, perpetual addition and subtraction, Leigh Suggs’ work is simultaneously tactile and conceptual, methodical and instinctual. Through the manipulation of shadows, color and reflections, the intricate cut and seemingly woven patterns bring the painted surface to life.

LEIGH SUGGS, The Better Half, 2023, handcut, acrylic on Yupo paper.

Natalie Cheung’s art emerges from the interplay of light, gesture, and the natural world, creating pieces that range from calm to intensely dynamic. Utilizing alternative photographic processes, she captures direct experiences onto photosensitive paper without a camera. Her work, an exploration of abstraction and the essence of photography, reflects a deep engagement with the medium’s history and its evolving relationship with reality.

NATALIE CHEUNG, Intersections of Light #083, 2022, color pinhole photograph. Acquired though Morton Fine Art.