About the exhibition:

"Soft Palette" is a plush studio experience that reimagines the act of painting. It challenges the boundaries between art and audience, creator and viewer, and invites us all to take a moment to play and to feel. In a culture that prioritizes rigid productivity over rest, this interactive space invites participants to explore softness as a form of self-care and resistance. The canvas becomes a space of collective expression, where individual contributions can be rearranged, layered, and reshaped, reflecting the fluidity and interconnectedness of our shared experiences.

THECOLORG on what they hope visitors take away:

“I want visitors to leave "Soft Palette" feeling lighter, more playful, and more connected—not just to the art, but to themselves and others. My hope is that this experience reminds them of the power of creativity as a form of self-care and resilience. ‘Soft Palette’ isn’t just about making art—it’s about creating space for connection, healing, and imagining new possibilities together.”

Soft Pallete will be on view in Gallery 3 on Marche 1 & 2 with an opening reception on Saturday, March 1st from 4-7pm.

ABOU THe ARTIST:

THECOLORG (b. 1991, Central PA) is a millennial feminine queer interdisciplinary artist based in Philadelphia, PA. Growing up surrounded by teddy bears and stuffed animals crafted by her family, she found inspiration in these soft works. Through soft sculpture, installation, and painting, her work reflects the bridge between childhood memories and adult experiences, using objects, materials, and wordplay that evoke a sense of familiarity and introspection. 

THECOLORG holds an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and a BFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She has attended artist residencies at the Studios at MASS MoCA, Chautauqua Visual Arts, and the Walkaway House in North Adams, MA. Her work has been exhibited at many museums, galleries, and institutions across the country, including Banana Factory Arts Center, InLiquid Gallery, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Smithsonian Institution), Moravian University, Lycoming College Gallery, Atelier FAS Gallery, PAFA, Cherry Street Pier, Bridgette Mayer Gallery, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, the Erie Art Museum, and many more. Ash has built a handmade plush brand/entity focused on creating unique and custom plush for people of all ages which can be found for adoption at The Fabric Workshop & Museum, Philadelphia, PA. Her current project "MOO-D" has been generously funded by The Puffin Foundation through their 2022 artist grant cycle. Ash serves as an Adjunct Professor at Arcadia University, teaching artist at Fleisher Art Memorial, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, and The Center for Emerging Visual Artists + NewCourtland Senior Center.