Out of the Blue: FLOW
April 2–April 27, 2024 | Alexander Community Gallery
BRAHM is thrilled to present an exhibition of the collective, Out of the Blue (OOTB). A self-organized community of artists, OOTB is in constant pursuit of new methods of making, and their strength lies in a shared vision of collaboration and its creative potential. Their installation in the Museum’s Alexander Community Gallery fulfills the space’s mission to provide an exhibiting platform for High Country artists and community members in a formal museum context.
From OOTB:
We are artists—creators who get messy, experiment, break rules and share our joy in art.
When we enter a state of creative FLOW, we become open to the unexpected, as images evolve intuitively. This includes:
Making marks
Applying color and base layers
Allowing textures and patterns to create areas of possibilities
Opening the door for images and dreams to inspire
Discovering our own unique voice
Out of the Blue (OOTB) is an artist collective consisting of members Beth Andrews, Marion Cloaninger, Marsha Holmes, and Susan Marlowe. OOTB is a cohesive and collaborative group of artists sharing processes, ideas, and exhibiting together since 2015. They are inspired by the natural beauty, culture, and spirit of the Blue Ridge region. Their art demonstrates distinctive and diverse styles, ranging from the literal to the vivid, contemporary mixed media pieces to whimsical celebrations of life.