OPUS6IX Gallery of Fine Art

Located on Seventh Avenue in a ground floor tenant space across from Eugene’s Hult Center for the Performing Arts, the site is visible to thousands of people passing by every day. The existing interior was a bland office space filled with acoustical tile, gypsum board and glue-down carpet. The space was stripped back to concrete to create a strong backdrop for the array of fine art on display.

Like a robust old warehouse, the raw shell is preserved as a visible part of the interior. The space is a tapestry of material, texture and color. Exposed steel, wood, painted plaster and concrete create an honest toughness. Grand-scaled lighting loops built out of wood mouldings and painted rich colors define space within the large volume. Generous track lighting required for display is mounted to these dramatic frames. The brightly illuminated display window wall is a jewel of color and light. Portions of this wall are cut away to reveal the warmth and activity of the showroom. Intriguing views invite exploration.