When you step into the exhibition "untitled, unknown" at a Detroit gallery, something profound happens. You enter a world that's both overwhelming and intimate, like stepping out of time to find yourself lost in a sea of white.
Collaborative pieces by Mat Larimer and Sandi Bache fill the space with over 200 marks made from various materials such as pastels, cyanotype, acrylic paint, pencil, graphite, crayons. This visual conversation between two artists working without preconceptions or expectations takes you on an emotional journey through contrasts and colors.
For months, their approaches blurred, each artist responding to what the other had left behind in a spontaneous dance of marks and ideas that felt like a long ongoing conversation, said Bache. "It's not prescriptive; it doesn't say 'this is the meaning.' It puts ownership on the viewer to engage with it and find their own meaning."
Larimer says that his experience working on this show reminds him of collaborating on music, saying you need something to start with, or nothing happens.
The title "untitled, unknown" clicked for me in a deeper way because the lack of a clear message invites viewers to create their own interpretation. This theme feels central to the show.
A few pieces stood out, like a row of darker dreamier works that felt almost nocturnal and were anchored by a piece of near-perfect squares – order amidst chaos. In these moments, you're not lost in visual sameness; instead, they give viewers something to return to as they move through the room.
Ultimately, this is an exhibition about what happens between creatives who work together to make something beautiful yet uncertain, not just for themselves but also for others.
Collaborative pieces by Mat Larimer and Sandi Bache fill the space with over 200 marks made from various materials such as pastels, cyanotype, acrylic paint, pencil, graphite, crayons. This visual conversation between two artists working without preconceptions or expectations takes you on an emotional journey through contrasts and colors.
For months, their approaches blurred, each artist responding to what the other had left behind in a spontaneous dance of marks and ideas that felt like a long ongoing conversation, said Bache. "It's not prescriptive; it doesn't say 'this is the meaning.' It puts ownership on the viewer to engage with it and find their own meaning."
Larimer says that his experience working on this show reminds him of collaborating on music, saying you need something to start with, or nothing happens.
The title "untitled, unknown" clicked for me in a deeper way because the lack of a clear message invites viewers to create their own interpretation. This theme feels central to the show.
A few pieces stood out, like a row of darker dreamier works that felt almost nocturnal and were anchored by a piece of near-perfect squares – order amidst chaos. In these moments, you're not lost in visual sameness; instead, they give viewers something to return to as they move through the room.
Ultimately, this is an exhibition about what happens between creatives who work together to make something beautiful yet uncertain, not just for themselves but also for others.
. I mean, have you seen the way the artists' styles blend together like they're trying to create a new identity? It's too perfect, if you ask me 
. And don't even get me started on the lack of a clear message - that just seems like a ploy to keep viewers hooked and buying more art 
. I'm not saying it's bad or anything, but there's gotta be some hidden agenda at play here... maybe they're trying to brainwash us into buying more stuff 
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"untitled, unknown" is like a whole different world when u step in - its so calming yet visually overwhelming at the same time 
im obsessed with how mat larimer and sandi bache worked together without any preconceptions or expectations. their marks and colors just flow into each other and create this emotional journey that makes u find ur own meaning 
i love how they said it's not about what the artists want u to see, but more about u engaging with it urself 
i also loved the pieces that stood out for me - like those darker dreamier works that gave me chills 
and that perfect square piece that just brought order back into chaos 
anyway u guys gotta check this exhibition out its like nothing i've ever seen before 
, and I can see why Mat Larimer compares it to music - you need some starting point to create something amazing! But yeah, what really resonates with me is that there's no "right" answer here; everyone gets their own piece of the puzzle 
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! The concept of "untitled, unknown" is SO relatable - it's like how we all feel when we're lost in a sea of information and stuff, you know? 
And I love how the artists' collaboration creates this emotional journey that takes us on a ride through contrasts and colors 
IT'S LIKE YOU'RE WALKING INTO A WHOLE DIFFERENT WORLD WHERE NOTHING FEELS PREDETERMINED AND EVERYTHING IS UP TO INTERPRETATION 
. THE WAY MAT LARIMER AND SANDI BACHE WORKED TOGETHER WITHOUT ANY EXPECTATIONS OR PRECONCEPTIONS MUST'VE BEEN TRULY INSPIRING!!! 
IT'S LIKE THEY'RE INVITING YOU TO BE A PART OF THEIR CREATIVITY AND SHAPE YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ART!!! 
i love how there's no clear "right" answer, it's all about what you make of it yourself 
and that's so refreshing! 
the darker dreamier pieces are giving me major nostalgia vibes 
and those perfect squares are the ultimate mood-booster 
I think what's really cool about this show is how it challenges our expectations of art. When you see all these different marks and materials together, it can be overwhelming at first, but then as you start to make your way through the space, you begin to notice patterns and connections that you might not have seen otherwise. It's like the artists are saying, don't just look at one piece, take a step back and see how everything fits together. And I love how the artist Sandi Bache talks about how there's no one "right" way to interpret the show - it's all up to you, as the viewer. That's what makes it so relatable and special. 
. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we'll give you some stuff to look at, but the meaning is up to you, mate" 
. And I gotta say, it totally works! The way they balance contrasting colors and styles keeps me engaged. I mean, who wouldn't want to see what happens when art meets chaos 
? It's like music collaboration, but instead of beats, they're making a visual harmony 
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2 artists, mat larimer & sandi bache, created this amazing collab where they dont know what the other is gonna do next, just letting their creativity flow 
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I just saw the most mind-blowing art exhibit at that new gallery in Detroit and I'm still reeling from it! The concept of "untitled, unknown" is so cool, you know? It's like, they're not trying to force a message down your throat, but instead leave it up to you to interpret and create your own meaning