PTI Installs John Davis Abstracts Rising and One Troy Near Door 4

Two bold abstract works by John Davis, Rising and One Troy, were installed inside Door 4 on the departure level of Piedmont Triad International Airport, placed near the Airport Authority office as part of PTI’s Art Walking Tour. The pieces are on view following installation on February 2, 2026, and are intended to catch the eye of departing passengers and local commuters moving through the terminal.

The works explore movement through layered paint, strong contrast, and layered texture, according to PTI’s Art Spotlight materials. The airport described the pair as bold abstracts that emphasize value and physical surface, offering a moment of concentrated visual energy in a high-traffic part of the building. For residents and travelers, the placement near Door 4 creates an accessible arts encounter without detouring from security lines or parking areas.

The installation continues a monthly Art Spotlight program at PTI. In January 2026, PTI showcased Griffin, a steel sculpture by Jonathan Bowling, installed on the arrival level near Door 7 in the parking area. PTI’s rotating highlights position local and regional work in places where thousands of passengers pass each month, blending wayfinding with community arts exposure.

Art programming at PTI arrives against a backdrop of operational volatility. PTI earlier urged travelers to "Call Ahead Before Flying from PTI" and warned that "The Airport will be open, but flights may be canceled." The airport also posted that "The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the coming weekend," a reminder that weather can affect access to any airport exhibit. At the Airport Authority Board meeting in December, officials reported that "Passengers were down 4% over 2024 and up 4% year to date," while "Cargo was down 13% over 2024 and down 9% year to date," signaling mixed traffic trends as PTI balances service and community offerings.

The art spotlight complements regional cultural activity. Local galleries list exhibitions such as The Connection Project, running Feb 4 to Feb 28 with an opening reception on Feb 7, and a March call for entries themed Reflections with a Feb 25 deadline. Lafayette Regional Airport has also promoted an evening of live music and local artwork on Feb 26, showing a broader appetite for airport-based arts events across the region.

For Guilford County residents, John Davis’s Rising and One Troy are a quick cultural stop that can be experienced during routine travel: visible, centrally sited, and part of a concerted effort to make PTI both a transportation hub and a civic gallery. Expect more monthly rotations in the Art Spotlight series and check with your carrier before traveling, since winter weather and schedule changes remain possible.