Exhibition Narrative
In a culture saturated with speed, distraction, and surface-level consumption, Overlook the Obvious is both a visual interruption and an invitation. The participating artists explore the quiet, the hidden, and the easily dismissed. Each artist asks: What truths are buried in plain sight? What stories do we miss when we rush to understand? These contemporary visual artist’s work challenges viewers to slow down, question assumptions, and rediscover the power of attention. Each artist reconfigures what we assume to know, urging a closer look: a pattern mistaken for decoration becomes a map of migration; a portrait turns into a meditation; an ordinary object is revealed as a site of transformation. The works ask: “What are we conditioned to ignore? What truths exist in silence, repetition, or simplicity?” Set within The Healthcare Gallery—a unique space where art and wellness intersect—Overlook the Obvious becomes more than an exhibition. It becomes an act of mindfulness, a reorientation toward nuance, and a call to rediscover complexity in the everyday.
“I consider every piece I make a photograph. I use multiple photographic methods in my process; such as- cyanotype printing (sun printing process), composite photography (the act of using multiple images, blending and collaging them together digitally and physically), long exposure photography, and traditional digital and film photography. A mixture of all these photographic methods make up the DNA of my artist process. My main artistic goal is to use my love of photography to discuss topics I care about most, such as: memory, feeling, feminism, film and literature quotes pondering the human experience, magical, colorful New Orleans moments, and sometimes, just creating a beautiful, light filled image.”
“Chad’s paintings are so peaceful, but so vibrant and thoughtful. An artist and photographer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loves rye whiskey, music, his faith, and any challenge or endeavor. He has a beautiful family- including the most precious child- and a great art business. His paintings are mostly abstracts, and are inspired by so many things: trips to the antique village, morning coffee over Instagram, and music of all types.”
“My process is intuitive and meditative, allowing each piece to unfold through layers of color and movement. Painting becomes a practice of presence, shifting from overthinking into feeling, from headspace into heart space. Color acts as both language and energy, carrying emotion, memory, and celebration. My work invites viewers to reconnect with their inner world through playfulness, warmth, and bold self-expression. I hope each piece offers a sense of uplift, inspiration, and permission to embrace joy fully and without apology.”
“Claire is a native of Baton Rouge and her art is heavily influenced by the diversity of the marshy landscapes and river industry so prevalent in South Louisiana. Her pieces evolve from a deep imagination and exploration of color, form, and medium, mixing the three until her pieces are pleasing and balanced. She uses the power of a strong focal point and varied value to draw the eye in and around the canvas. She explores with new color palettes from bright to soft, bold to light. Translucent washes and layers are often incorporated to achieve an ethereal feel in her work. Claire uses collage as a textural element. and often includes child like mark making in many of her pieces to give an organic and honest approach.”
“Originally inspired at the age of eight years old when her father, Lewis Reid Brown, a commercial architect, took her to an art showcase. She is now a full-time artist who can be found almost daily at her studio in Baton Rouge. She is known for her use of color in her abstracts. Her art has appeared in films like God’s Not Dead and Caged No More, as well as the television series Queen Sugar, produced by Oprah Winfrey.”
