Elizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford, Conn. Darrow is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio), where she majored in painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career, usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism.
She works in a variety of styles depending on her medium but never works “from life” in the traditional sense. Most of the imagery that comes to her seems to hatch of its own accord, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color, repeating patterns, and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the process.
Darrow’s works are held in many private collections locally and abroad. Additionally, her work can be found in the permanent collections of the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina, Duke University Medical Center, R.J. Reynolds, Lowes, Wells Fargo, BB&T Bank, SAS Institute, Sara Lee Inc., The Holiday Inn, and Nations Bank.
Left: (Abstract) Oasis, oil on canvas, 24″ x 36″ by Elizabeth Darrow (Retail $1,750)
Right: (Figurative) The Muse Returns, oil on canvas, 30″ x 24″ by Elizabeth Darrow (Retail $1,450)
Art in Bloom Gallery and Elizabeth Darrow have also generously agreed to host an art show and sale of Ms. Darrow’s artwork on August 14-16, 2026 with proceeds benefiting the Coastal Land Trust. The exhibit will be at the Station No. 2, a historic fire station located at 602 S. 5th Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. Further information about this event to come.
The Coastal Land Trust is so grateful to both Elizabeth Darrow and Art in Bloom for this collaboration!
Additional work by Elizabeth Darrow may be seen at Art in Bloom’s website.
