PLACEMAKING THROUGH ART
At The Weld, art isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the foundation. From vibrant murals to thoughtfully integrated sculptures, the property celebrates Raleigh’s creative spirit through curated, art-inspired spaces. Local artists are showcased throughout the plaza and gathering areas, transforming everyday moments into opportunities for connection and inspiration. This commitment to placemaking through art helps make The Weld not just a destination, but a cultural canvas.
SCULPTOR
Thomas Sayre
Thomas Sayre (b. 1950) is an American sculptor and painter. He designs and builds public art projects and private commissions all over the world. Sayre’s current work includes large paintings made with tar smoke, gunshots, welding material, earth, and fire. He is known for his earthcastings, monumental sculptures made in and of the earth. Sayre is the recipient of an NEA grant and an honorary doctorate from North Carolina State University.
MURALIST
Taylor White
Taylor White is an American painter and muralist whose work engages with the fundamental nature of being. Her style presents a compelling fusion of figurative and abstract painting, a signature technique that captures the nuanced choreography between the seen and unseen forces that shape our existence. Skillfully rendered figures are set against bold abstract elements that fragment reality, inviting the viewer into a deeper realm of interpretation in a dynamic interplay that speaks to the interconnectedness of life.
ARTIST
Sunflower of Power
by Caitlin Cary
A Raleigh, NC-based textile artist and musician known for her innovative and intricate sewn fabric collages, which she calls Needleprints, Cary crafts each exclusively from repurposed fabrics,primarily cast-offs from the upholstery/interior
design industry.
ARTIST
Sweet Memory Tree
by Debbie Secan
A lifelong weaver, Debbie’s art builds layered, interlaced canvases using reclaimed materials and painterly texture, merging fiber traditions with rule-breaking experimentation. Each piece begins with a new question and a willingness to try something entirely new.
ARTIST
Komorebi at Dix Park
by Tim Lytvinenko
A photographer and mixed-media artist, Tim uses photo transfers and alternative printmaking to explore the human experience. By experimenting with process and manipulating digital images, Lytvinenko creates intricate, emotionally charged works focused on the self.
