Precious Lovell on Camino
• – • Junction West
About the speaker
Precious Lovell’s experience of growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in a small North Carolina town deeply impacted her art practice in multiple ways. She is an artist, designer and maker based in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Master of Art and Design degree with a Fibers and Surface Design concentration and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design. Her work is a reflection of her mis-education in the public-school system and her re-education at home. Through supportive parents and extended family, she learned to embrace heritage and culture and express herself through making. The materials and methods for making that spoke to her were stitching and cloth, those embraced by her maternal and paternal mothers and aunts.
Her mixed media sociocultural creative practice explores the narrative potential of cloth and clothing. The cultural significance, storytelling, aesthetic, and technical qualities of traditional textiles and clothing, particularly those of the African Diaspora, greatly influence her work. She was granted an international Residency Fellowship at the Instituto Sacatar in Bahia, Brazil in 2017 and was the 2022 Brightwork Fellow at Anchorlight in Raleigh, NC. Precious has traveled to 45 countries researching and collecting textiles and clothing. Previously, a fashion designer and Associate Professor, Precious has presented lectures on cloth and clothing of the African Diaspora at national and international conferences, universities and museums. Her work has been exhibited in the US and internationally.
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Event Details
⏰ Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy free coffee and treats from our fantastic partners, and meet other folks in the creative community. The presentation will begin at 9 a.m. and will last 45 minutes, with time after for Q&A.
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Local partners
Our friends at Brand Fuel are a brand merchandise agency with a B Corp certification. They have invested 26 years in our community, creating branded gear worth remembering and are committed to sustainability, trust, originality – and a lot of fun. Trust us, you want them at your party ;)
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Allison Vick, the mind behind Little Blue Macaron, is a pastry chef and macaron lover born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. Three years of recipe testing (and a whole lot of almond flour) later, Allison’s dream project - Little Blue Macaron - has come to life in her home state. Allison is eager to introduce her home city to the world of the French macaron, while bringing some fun and color to the lively RTP area!
Junction West lives in a historic building built in 1918, and a century later it still knows how to hold a crowd. The courtyard hums, the bar glows, the trains roll by, and downtown’s skyline flickers through the windows. Every event adds to the rhythm.
They love a full house, whether it’s weddings, fundraisers, festivals, dinners, concerts, corporate gatherings, or something entirely new. If you can dream it, they can host it. The design is flexible, the team is game, and the space is ready for whatever you bring through the door, because they believe a great night can change everything.
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Phillip Teasley is an award-winning filmmaker who has worked with clients such as Amazon, ESPN, The Design Network, FOX Sports and more. He is currently looking for projects that will push his storytelling ability, as he believes that the secret to creating impactful videos is purpose and resolve! He is CreativeMornings/RDU Lead Videographer and we are so grateful to have him on our team!
Emily Bennett is a Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, and Brand Photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is passionate about storytelling, and the power stories have to disarm and invite us into a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other. Her work is inspired by the coast, long walks, and dinner parties. She is our Lead Photographer, and we are so glad to have her on our team!
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Additional details
Our global theme for February is Camino. It was chosen by our Oviedo chapter in Asturias, Spain and illustrated by Marta Vila.
Camino (pronounced Kah-Mee-Noh) is a Spanish word meaning “path” or “way.” Our Oviedo chapter had this to say about the significance of this month’s theme:
“It’s inspired by the centuries-old pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago, which passes through our region in Asturias and has been a symbol of journey, discovery, and transformation for generations.”
Watch this video from our Oviedo chapter for more on what camino means to them.
So, what path are you on? If you’re feeling stuck, try moving your body to unlock your brain. Talk a walk, doodle, or sing. Soon, the way will reveal itself. And if you are feeling overwhelmed, slow down and focus on your next step.
You don’t have to know exactly where your path leads, just trust that you’ll learn what you need along the way. Wherever you are headed, we wish you, as they say in Oviedo, “buen camino.” May you have a safe and meaningful journey.
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