EMMY AND OBIE AWARD-WINNER MACHINE DAZZLE TAKES OVER THE FITZ GALLERY AT THE RED LION INN
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FOR RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025, PLEASE
EMMY AND OBIE AWARD WINNING ARTIST AND DESIGNER
MACHINE DAZZLE
TAKES OVER
THE FITZ GALLERY AT
THE RED LION INN
WITH
“SURFACING”
NEW EXHIBIT OFFERS A DYNAMIC REINTERPRETATION OF HISTORY
THROUGH UP-CYCLED ART AND DESIGN
ON DISPLAY MARCH 22 THROUGH JUNE 20, 2025
Stockbridge, MA (March 12, 2025) – The Red Lion Inn is thrilled to announce the opening of Surfacing, a new exhibit at The Fitz Gallery, featuring the innovative work of acclaimed artist and designer Machine Dazzle. Surfacing will be on display from March 22 through June 30 and offers a captivating exploration of upcycling and reinvention, providing a fresh perspective on the past, present, and future of this historic Berkshire landmark. In celebration of Surfacing, Williamstown Theatre Festival and The Red Lion Inn will co-host an epic pool party, taking place at the Inn on Saturday, June 28.
In Surfacing, Machine Dazzle transforms The Red Lion Inn’s archival materials—ranging from paintings, prints, and frames to wallpaper, furniture, and decorative objects—into dynamic works of art. Through deconstruction, repurposing, and juxtaposing these elements, Dazzle revitalizes forgotten objects, blurring the lines between past and future while telling stories of forgotten characters.
“As an artist, I am constantly fascinated by the intersection of discovery and invention,” says Dazzle. “In Surfacing, I aim to breathe new life into the objects that surround us, inviting viewers to reconsider what we often take for granted and explore the unexpected beauty in what we tend to overlook.”
Machine Dazzle, the renowned and radical Emmy, Obie, and Irene Sharaff award-winning artist and costume designer renowned, has worked with icons like Taylor Mac, Julie Atlas Muz, Basil Twist, and Justin Vivian Bond. His work has been featured in distinguished venues like the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and he has received an array of prestigious accolades, including the Bessie Award for Outstanding Visual Design. Surfacing marks his first solo exhibit at The Fitz Gallery, where his transformative works invite guests to explore the boundaries between memory and innovation.
“Machine Dazzle is an accomplished artist and costume designer—and an incredible human,” says Sarah Eustis, Founder & CEO of Main Street Hospitality. “His ability to turn everyday objects into mesmerizing works of art reflects the creative spirit of The Red Lion Inn and the Berkshires. It’s a true privilege to have him spend time with us and create work inside The Inn, and we are excited to share his vision with our guests.”
Surfacing will be on display at The Fitz Gallery, located on the second floor of The Red Lion Inn at 30 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA, from March 22 through June 30. For more information about the exhibit, please visit https://www.redlioninn.com/exhibitions.
About The Red Lion Inn:
The Red Lion Inn, an iconic Berkshires landmark, offers a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary hospitality. Located in the heart of Stockbridge, MA and owned by the Fitzpatrick family since 1968, The Red Lion Inn is known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, rich history, and artistic programming, making it a celebrated destination for art lovers and visitors alike. For more information, visit https://www.redlioninn.com or call (413) 298-5545.
About Main Street Hospitality
Formed in 2014, Main Street Hospitality Group is a hotel management company founded originally at The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, with a long tradition of excellence in preservation, innovation, sustainability, and operations. As owners and operators of some of the most distinctive hotels in New England, the company’s mission is to enable meaningful connections for guests, employees and owners through an authentic approach to hospitality, service, and management. Main Street’s management hotel portfolio includes The Red Lion Inn, Maple Glen at The Red Lion Inn, The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA, The Little Lion Inn in Great Barrington, MA, Hammetts Hotel in Newport, RI, Island House Newport, Newport, RI, The Beatrice Hotel in Providence, RI, Canoe Place Inn in Hampton Bays, NY, and Port Cunnington Lodge, Dwight, ON. For more information, https://www.mainstreethospitalitygroup.com/ or call 413-298-1610.
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