Interning at the Gregg: All good things must come to an end.
With just a couple of weeks remaining in my internship here at the Gregg, I thought it might be a great idea to reflect upon my experience. Interning at the Gregg has been a firsthand experience that has turned out to be great learning opportunity. As a Fashion & Textile Management major, I was not … Read more
Textiles of Exile: There’s more to than what meets the eye.
When I first walked through the Textiles of Exile exhibit, I admired the panorama of colorful images and embroidery. It wasn’t until I read the booklet that I became aware of the gruesome stories that inspired these pieces. Coming from a partially South African household, I became immediately attached to the embroidery pieces made by … Read more
“Family”- the story behind Tom Shields’ peculiar piece
On the right, just inside the entrance to the Gregg galleries, is a group of chairs that have been joined together to form a single piece. Each chair maintains its individuality, yet is now inextricably bound to all the others. Like many works of art, this piece may seem bewildering by its purpose. Created by … Read more
Tour of the Gregg exhibitions: A student group’s experience
The College of Textiles’ Fashion Group recently paid a visit to the Gregg to receive a tour of the two latest exhibits, Barkcloth, Bras, and Bulletproof Cotton and Textiles of Exile. Fashion Group is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding students’ knowledge of the fashion industry. Popular items from the Barkcloth exhibit were the “Locked and Loaded” gun shoes, the House … Read more
The art of homesickness in “Textiles of Exile”- feature on Haitian drapos
On Tuesday, January the 12th, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Léogâne, Haiti. The catastrophe resulted in the deaths of over 316,000 people, and the further displacement of 1.5 million. While the world scrambled to come to its aid, widespread damage to the infrastructure, combined with shipping and air congestion, left thousands … Read more
US Reserve Naval Uniform featured in “Powers of Costume” & an intern’s take on the modern military look trend in fashion
While interning at the Gregg, I quickly became fascinated by one of the museum’s latest exhibitions: Barkcloth, Bras, and Bulletproof Cotton: The Powers of Costume. Being a Fashion and Textile Management major at NC State, I have always had a strong interest in fashion. Out of all of the beautiful and captivating garments, the women’s … Read more
EARTH WITH MEANING: the photographs of Alan Cohen September 15 – December 17 Opening reception – September 22 6-8pm After completing a degree in nuclear engineering at NC State and studying thermodynamics at Northwestern, Alan Cohen pursued a career in photography instead. Concentrating on places where the fragmentary physical remnants of historical and natural events … Read more
An Intern Experience
Being an intern for the Gregg is intensive, fun, and full of things to learn. My first day on the job, I was given the task of taking down an exhibition to get ready for the incoming show. I learned how to properly and safely take down pieces made of paper and felt. As I … Read more
Taking A Closer Look: Ukiyo-e
As an Intern here at the Gregg, I recently discovered a collection of beautiful ukiyo-e prints by Toyokuni Utagawa lll while interacting with the database of prolific works belonging to the museum. With a profound interest in Japanese art and culture, I felt others should know a little about these stunning works. Japanese wood block … Read more
Summer Events @ The Gregg Announced
Summer Events @ The Gregg Announced Check our Events Page for updates on these fun events! This summer our education staff has organized a film series, which includes matinees and evening screenings. As always these are free! These films relate to our summer exhibitions, Renaldo in the Land of Rocaterrania and THEN..ABSENCE–After Katrina in the … Read more
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