Gabriel Bello-Diaz (he/him) As an artist, Gabriel brings in his experience in the robotic and architectural industry with navigation through culture starting off with his Puerto Rican heritage and his minor in Art and Architectural History. As a multidisciplinary artist he combines many techniques that have been mastered through his years of experience like 3D […]
About the Artist: Fulgencio Lazo
Fulgencio Lazo (he/him) Fulgencio Lazo is an internationally recognized artist whose vibrant abstract paintings and sculptures are an exploration of cultural identity and the power of community. Lazo works between his studios in Seattle, WA, and his hometown of Oaxaca, Mexico. His creative practice explores and preserves the cultural traditions that sustain his identity as […]
About the Artist: Fin’es Scott
Fin’es Scott (she/her) Fin’es Scott is a Seattle-based textile artist who explores themes of Black joy, rest, Afrofuturism, and environmentalism. Her work is the antithesis of Black trauma, which is often exploited in art and media. Her process involves creating artwork by combining traditional craft with modern digital tools. She studied design in New York […]
About the Artist: Erin Shigaki
Erin Shigaki (she/they) Erin is a yonsei (fourth-generation) Japanese American born and raised on the Duwamish land of Seattle. They make art that reflects and builds relationships within and across communities and are inspired to share BIPOC stories, often grounded in and flowing from the World War II incarceration of their family and community. They […]
About the Artist: Carlos Martinez
Carlos Martinez (he/him) Carlos Martinez is an artist based in Seattle, Washington. He was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Redmond, Washington. His obsession with dreams and the intensity of human emotions serve as his main inspirations. Influenced by surrealism, Carlos’s paintings merge natural elements with everyday objects, creating a fantastical blend of […]
About the Artist: Brady Black
Brady Black (he/him) Brady is a self-taught artist specializing in public art and the creation of ‘community murals’ that shine a spotlight on marginalized communities. Born and raised in Texas, their artistic journey took shape on the vibrant streets of Beirut, Lebanon, where he witnessed firsthand the transformative power of art in uniting communities. His […]
About the Artist: Ari Glass
Ari Glass (he/him) Ari is a multidisciplinary artist and sustainability advocate, exploring the possibility of utopian design through their original radiant artworks. Raised in South Seattle to a vibrant Northwest cultural mix, he is inspired by Indigenous and Black perspectives. His work explores how thoughtful design can uplift people and communities. He creates unique, detailed […]
About the Artist: Alex Nason
Alex Nason (she/her) Alex’s style ranges from realism to linework to abstract forms, playing around with different techniques and fusing them for a collage-like effect. She makes pieces that uplift and inspire viewers by evoking a sense of joy and wonder, inviting them to connect with their own creativity and curiosity. Alex believes in the […]
Community Curation: How art shapes the Metropole
by Jennie Kovalcik, Art Curator In the heart of Pioneer Square—where murals, galleries, and the monthly Art Walk keep Seattle’s oldest neighborhood alive with creativity—The Metropole carries that tradition forward with the art displayed throughout the building. From street art and public sculptures to the buzz of First Thursday, art has always been central to […]
Dialogue Den Room Details
A meeting space for two people to huddle and brainstorm. The space featured two comfortable chairs, a lounge seat and one round table, and one mini laptop desk. Floorplan Capacity Features Image
