A Non Linear Pursuit, featuring the work of FFTY
February 6 - February 28
A non linear pursuit explores the efforts of the travel and how it dictates the destination.
This exploration of art is omnidirectional, not moving in a straight line, as my past influences my future.
In this exploration of my craft, I aim to create more expansive work that invites the viewer in. With each new attempt, I find new patterns and ways for lines to flow on a small scale while reading differently in the big picture.
My work explores how much variation can emerge from a single line. Through embroidery and painting, I investigate pattern, volume, and depth, drawing inspiration from African-American hairstyles.
To break up the monotony, I found myself using different hairstyles, which influenced my approach to mark-making and composition.
The dense colors and intricate textures in my work are intended to slow the viewer down. In this way, I am offering time - asking for a pause to consider what is truly worth attention and care.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 6 from 7 - 10pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 12pm - 5pm
Other viewings available by appointment.
Open Call, Orange II - The Art of Community
March 6 - March 27, 2026
Past Exhibitions
When The Wolf Comes Home
November 8 - January 24
Anna van Schaap’s work overlaps surrealist paintings with traditional portraiture, while exploring ideas of women’s representation, experiences, identity, grief, symbolism, subversive forms of communication, and the psychopathology that arises from being silenced.
The work in this exhibition is an exploration of the desire to represent women’s lived experiences.
The Show title, “When the Wolf Comes Home” is a continuation of the cultural expression of ‘the wolf at the door”, a metaphor for impending danger.
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 8 from 7-10pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 12pm - 5pm
Other viewings available by appointment.
Hungry Ghosts
October 3 - October 30
Gallery at Ideation Orange is pleased to present Hungry Ghosts, featuring the work of Marie Awn and Clinton Snider.
Hungry Ghosts is a series of paintings inspired by the Buddhist idea of spirits who are constantly searching but never satisfied. The work examines how this concept relates to human experience, our desires, longings, and the gaps we try to fill in our lives. These paintings explore the tension between emptiness and abundance, as well as the contrast between beauty and discomfort. The “hungry ghost’ serves as a metaphor for how we constantly strive for more, whether it is emotional, spiritual, or material. This exhibit encourages viewers to reflect on their own desires and how they influence both our inner worlds and the worlds we build.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7-10pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 12pm - 5pm
Other viewings available by appointment.
Design Journey Home - China and Back
September 12 - September 26, 2025
The exhibition, themed “Beauty of Design,” showcases a collection of design works created by alumni of the College for Creative Studies (CCS) connected to China, as well as designs by students based in China.
Curator Jie Ji (CCS Alumni, MFA 2020) collected 44 works for the exhibition, including new energy vehicle designs, collaborative projects between artists and designers, student work, and more. The exhibition demonstrates the significant contributions CCS graduates have made to the development of new energy vehicles and the future of the design industry, showcasing the unique design characteristics and achievements emerging from China.
Throughout this showcase, Detroit’s outstanding success in cultivating design talent is presented from multiple perspectives, reinforcing its reputation as a globally recognized design center.
The exhibition also plays an important role in establishing connections between designers, fostering international education cooperation, and serving as a bridge for continued creative exchange.
CCS Alumni Reception: Friday, September 12 / 6pm — 9pm
Public Reception: Saturday, September 13 / 6pm — 9pm
Gallery Hours: September 15-26, Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm
July 11 - August 31, 2025
Lines of Detroit
The Gallery at Ideation Orange is pleased to present "Lines of Detroit, an Exhibition of Form and Design,” featuring the work of Jay Holladay and Dan Christie.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11 / 6pm — 10pm
Other viewings available by appointment.
Join us for a special exhibit featuring four of the best concert and music photographers in Michigan. Experience the work of Leni Sinclair, Frank Pettis, Doug Coombe, and Paul Jendrasiak.
Photographs feature Bob Seger, The Grateful Dead, MC5, The Stooges, The Romantics, St. Vincent, David Bowie and more.
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7 / 7pm — 10pm
Other viewings available by appointment.
A Photography Retrospective
June 7 - June 30, 2025
Sound in Motion
Orange 1: The Art of Community
May 2 - May 31, 2025
The Gallery at Ideation Orange is pleased to present "Orange I: The Art of Community", featuring the work of thirteen artists. "The Art of Community" explores a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and digital art.
Featured artists include: Natasha Jaffar, Blight Hernandez, Julie Lambert, Michael Ross, Brandon Tester, Michael Donovan, Kelly Burke, Ash Guzman, Amber George, Ilham Mafouz, Miles Rene, TIffany Wisnieski, Iggy Sumnik, Amber George, Marie Awn, Anna van Schaap
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2 / 6pm — 10pm
Other viewings available by appointment.