# Emerging Artist In-Salon Art Exhibit Sean McKinney By Kim | Published 2007-10-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerging-artist-sean-mckinney-debuts-new-work-at-salon-moxie References: [salon-moxie](http://www.salon-moxie.com) [Salon Moxie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-artfully), located in Raleigh's North Ridge Shopping Center, will debut new works by emerging artist Sean McKinney during an [in-salon art exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-museum-of-art) that will run from November 2 to January 2, 2008. The Artist's Reception will be held in conjunction with the city's [First Friday Art Walk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) November 2, from 6-9 p.m. McKinney, 22, lives in downtown Raleigh but is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He studied art at Leesville High School in Raleigh and at UNC-Wilmington. When asked how he would describe his work for the Salon Moxie exhibit, he said, “I don't like boxing myself in, especially for this show, which is actually fairly diverse. Some pieces are rather realistic while some are more abstract. There's pastel work, there's painting, there's drawing – a whole slew of things I've thrown in. “My work does two things for me,” he continued. “One is sort of a venting – an outpour of energy. Then again, it can be more of a meditative thing. Ultimately it comes from a moment when I quit thinking and just let it flow.” Salon Moxie is located at 6191-122 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. ### ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **In-salon Art Exhibits:** The trend of in-salon art exhibits is on the rise and could lead to opportunities to attract new clientele and create more immersive experiences for customers. - **Emerging Artists:** The trend of featuring emerging artists is growing, providing an opportunity to showcase new talent and differentiate from competitors. - **Art and Meditation:** The trend of exploring the connection between art and meditation could offer opportunities for salons to offer more holistic experiences to customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Wellness:** Beauty and wellness industry can leverage In-Salon Art Exhibits and Art and Meditation to create holistic experiences for customers and attract new clientele. - **Art and Culture:** Art and Culture industry can leverage emerging artists to bring the latest and emerging art to various communities and help new artists to showcase their talent. - **Retail and Commerce:** The trend of exhibiting art works in retail settings could provide an opportunity for businesses to create immersive experiences and valuable exposure for emerging artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Church-Housed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shawn-kolodny.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md)