October 16, 2025 – April 19, 2026
Artisan Lofts, 143 Reade St., Tribeca, NYC
Featuring: Martin Benson, Suzanne Benton, Sue Carlson, Abby Goldstein, Ellen HacklFagan, Tayo Heuser, Mary Judge, Andra Samelson, Keiji Shinohara and Suzan Shutan
Blue Vibrations brings together artists whose works pulse with rhythm and energy. Throughlayered surfaces, flowing forms, and luminous color, these pieces evoke a sense ofmovement that feels both organic and otherworldly. They suggest energy fields, shiftinglight, andunseen forces, inviting viewers into an experience that borders on the spiritual.The color blue has long carried symbolic and spiritual resonance. In ancient Egypt, lapislazuli symbolized truth and protection, while in the Renaissance, ultramarine—ground fromlapis—was often used for the Virgin Mary’s robes as a sign of purity and the divine. In Hinduphilosophy, blue is linked to deities such as Krishna and Shiva, embodying compassion andtranscendence. The throat chakra (Vishuddha) associates blue withcommunication andtruth, and in Buddhism it signifies wisdom and healing. Scientifically, blue vibrates at ahigher frequency (600–670 THz) than warmer hues, a paradox reflecting its dual nature ascalming yet energizing. As the color of sea and sky, blueresonates universally, evokingopenness, serenity, and connection—both grounding and transcendent across culturesand time
Co-Curator’s statement:While running ODETTA Gallery in Bushwick, NYC, I kept a studio behind the exhibitionspace. Visiting artists often wandered back to find me absorbed in a series I callSeekingthe Sound of Cobalt Blue. Surrounded by paintings awash in blue—spilling across the wallsand even onto the floor—they would pause and linger, telling me that the color madethem feel uplifted, alert, and alive. That experience was the impetus for this exhibition.
–ELLEN HACKL FAGAN
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