Artist James Benjamin Franklin's new exhibition at Library Street Collective

Between the lines: The artist's large-scale paintings are known for their unusual shapes, as Franklin crafts their supports by hand and sees his canvases as "not simply foundations" but also "active agents in production," according to a news release. Some pieces are more traditionally shaped, though.

• His work is all about experimentation, and explores a variety of materials, as well, from fabric like thrifted blankets to sand and acrylic paint.
• "It's a constant exercise in trust, intuition, knowledge of the material, and chance," he said in the release.

Context: Franklin received a master of fine arts degree from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, and his work has appeared in Louisville, Cleveland, New York City, Mexico City and Detroit's Museum of Contemporary Art.