Gina Smith Caswell, Barbara Veatch, and Tierra Lalk
October 4th – October 20th, 2024
IN The Annex: Mary Cay
First Friday: Friday, October 4th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Animal Gazes — Gina Smith Caswell
Gina Smith Caswell’s oil paintings offer a contemporary take on the traditional genre of animal portraiture. Similar to traditional human portraiture, the animals gaze directly at the viewer. Colorful bold backgrounds add drama to the portrait.
Spirit and Landscape — Barbara Veatch
Exhibition of Mixed Media Paintings and Works on Paper. What are landscapes but lines, shapes, and forms, etched upon our psyche. Everyday landforms and skyscapes create an impression whether we are registering it or not. It’s what Barbara Veatch calls the imprint on our spirit. Veatch is constantly moved by the geographic features that are characteristic of our area. Each day the topography offers a viewpoint that feels new. Human awareness of our surroundings is a constant of the human condition. It is both for survival and for celebration. Because Veatch lives in Colorado in the 21st century, her awareness of terrain is more about celebration. Veatch says, “I will not be required to hunt for food to survive, but I’m sure I will need to make radiant, celebratory images in order to feel alive.”
Moments of Presence: Embracing Everyday Joy — Tierra Morton Lalk
This season, Tierra Morton Lalk’s art is inspired by the fleeting pleasures of fully immersing herself in the world around her. Each moment becomes a canvas, rich with texture, color and emotion, allowing Lalk to connect deeply with the world and those she loves. Lalk says, “playing with bubbles with my grandson, watching a California beach sunset, or nurturing heirloom vegetables in my garden fill me with wonder and peace. These moments remind me of the beauty in spontaneity and the quiet satisfaction of cultivating life.”
Lalk’s current work celebrates the joy of being fully present. Through vibrant colors and detailed textures, she hopes to inspire others to pause, notice the beauty in their surroundings and embrace the present moment.
IN The Annex:
Come Closer — Mary Cay
Mary Cay works in series and her ideas are formulated during the 'space in-between.' In the early hours of the day, she accesses the Alpha brainwave state and uses free association to visualize concepts and solve technical problems.
The 'Hope' series are intimate sculptures that address the beauty of nature and the possibility of humanity's redemption with the environment. The 'Blue Landscape' series deconstructs the cup, saucer, and teapot forms and reassembles the parts into a contiguous landscape. The 'Ceramic Canvas' series intends to represent fine art paintings by applying glazes in a painterly manner on porcelain canvases, resulting in abstract surfaces unique to fired glazes.
Margins
September 13th - September 29th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 13th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Margins
The space around a page of text; the edge of the image, the border of a country; the perimeter of an ocean; the amount of profit or the difference between winning and losing: outside the norms; on the edge of vision; living on the edge; outsiders. Where do your margins begin and end? A margin of error might be a saving grace, but falling outside the margin can mean anything from stepping off a curb to falling off a cliff. Explore this liminal space with Core Art Space. We can’t wait to see what you find on the margins!
Juror: Joe Higgins is a well-respected Colorado artist working primarily in monotypes.
"I work in monotype and my pictures deal with place, spiritual presence and the vexations of making connections of the spirit. The images are representational, but also conceptual and symbolic."
Higgins has taught classes in monotype at the Art Students League of Denver since 2010. He has shown in many venues including Boulder Art Center, Sangre de Christo Arts Center, Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, and the Aspen Art Museum. In 1988, he was awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship by the Colorado Council on the Arts. His work is available at G44 Gallery, 1785 8th St in Colorado Springs.
IN The Annex:
Aestus Mechanica — Meghann and Kevin Haase
Aestus Mechanica is an evocative exhibition by award-winning 3-D mixed media artists Meghann and Kevin Haase. This captivating collection showcases the duo’s remarkable ability to merge the fluid grace of paint and resin with the fiery passion of wood and metalcraft, resulting in a dynamic interplay between natural and industrial elements. In Latin, "aestus" has multiple meanings both literal and figurative, covering everything from the swell of the tides and flowing surges of water to fiery heat, passion, and even rage. Interposing serene aquatic scenes with the vibrant energy and sculpted strength of wood and metal, each piece in this exhibition tells a story of creative flow and material transformation while honoring the beauty of our planet’s elements. The exhibition is a joyful fusion of Meghann and Kevin's collaborative creativity, their innovative use of construction materials otherwise deemed too ‘unsightly’ for art, and their playful exploration and challenge of the dimensional boundaries of mixed media techniques. Each piece not only stands as a testament to their artistic vision but also invites viewers to explore the profound connections between nature, industry, and the human spirit.
Eric Davidson with Susan Dillon
August 23rd - September 8th
Opening Reception: Friday, august 23rd 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, september 6nd, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Triumph of Casper — Eric Davidson
Eric Davidson’s work is firmly rooted in the traditional painting techniques of the old masters, but his subject matter embraces the Pop Surrealist movement in unexpected ways. His small skeletons frolic and play in a sugar and candy paradise, recalling the over the top exaggerations of the Italian Mannerists, but with a decidedly Willy Wonka aesthetic.
Davidson says “...they are vanitas paintings for children,” but he cautions “that’s probably inappropriate.“ The whole thing is just a big fun exercise in reinterpreting things done by people who were better at it, and are long dead.
In The Triumph of Casper, Davidson’s series of paintings are based on 17th century allegorical scenes, representing the various virtues as personified by the triumphant arrival in Paradise of Casper, our long suffering hero. Davidson hopes viewers see a bit of humor in his work.
Taking Up Space — Susan Dillon
Fiber and mixed media artist, Susan Dillon explores the physical manifestation of emotions and memories using fabric, thread, yarn, bones and found objects to create environments filled with life forms, some familiar and some more otherworldly, which are encrusting surfaces & niches and colonizing their surroundings with an ambiguity of intent and consequence. “As memory & emotion are both influenced and altering our internal and external experiences,” says Dillon, “so too are many invasive life forms. You won’t know the final toll, either positive or detrimental, until it is already established.”
In her exhibit ‘Taking Up Space’, Dillon examines the role of women as emotional caretakers of those around them. Influenced both by and on the “environment” they find themselves in, the resulting outpour can be both nurturing and engulfing. Large- & small-scale growths, sometimes contained and sometimes breaking free of confinement, create a sense of the power of the feminine reinforced by the use of materials and techniques traditionally associated with women. The viewer is invited to draw their own conclusion about the influence of this explosion on its environment, and to compose their own narrative regarding the eventual outcome.
Earl Chuvarsky and Phyllis Anderson
August 2nd - August 18th
Opening Reception: Friday, august 2nd 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, August 2nd, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Estate Sale - 10 Years with Core Art Space — Earl Chuvarsky
As Chuvarsky embarks on a 10 year retrospective journey at Core Art Space, he finds himself reflecting on the evolution of his artistic journey over the past decade. What began as a humble exploration in illustration has grown into a multidisciplinary exploration of traditional art techniques intertwined with contemporary narratives.
“At the heart of my practice lies a deep reverence for the process of creation. Whether wielding a paintbrush, carving into wood, or shaping clay, I am continuously drawn to the tactile and meditative nature of hands-on craftsmanship. It is through this intimate engagement with materials that I find a profound connection to both past and present. Themes of identity, memory, and the human experience pervade my work, each piece serving as a visual dialogue with the world around me. Drawing inspiration from personal introspection, societal observations, and the beauty of the natural world, I strive to evoke emotions and provoke contemplation in the minds of viewers. Growing up amidst the majestic landscapes and diverse communities of Denver has deeply influenced my artistic sensibilities, infusing my work with a sense of place and a spirit of exploration. From the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the bustling streets of the city, I draw upon the rich tapestry of my surroundings to inform and inspire my creative process.
“As I look back on the past decade of artistic exploration, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities, challenges, and growth that have shaped my journey. With each brushstroke, each pencil mark, and each sculpted form, I seek to illuminate the interconnectedness of tradition and innovation, forging a path that honors the past while embracing the future. I invite you to join me on this retrospective voyage, to explore the layers of meaning and the stories whispered within each artwork. May my work serve as a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend boundaries, spark dialogue, and inspire the human spirit.
“Thank you for being a part of this journey.”
beWILDer - Unexpected Landscapes - Phyllis Anderson
Here In Colorado, we are surrounded by beautiful landscapes and often see faithful representations in painting, photography and other media. But what to make of a blue elk with a glowing halo? Or moonlit mountains under a Kandinsky sky? A snowy river view includes a mysterious yellow tree - is this a setting for a fairy tale or a memory from a dream? These are some of the quirky, romantic images included in Anderson’s first solo show at CORE Art Space, beWILDer - Unexpected Landscapes. Using vivid paint combined with drawing media like charcoal, pastel, and pencil, Anderson approaches the venerable landscape tradition with imagination, playfulness, and a touch of surrealism.
Portraits, Poses And Tableaux Vivants
July 12th - 28th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, June 21st 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Portraits, Poses And Tableaux Vivants
A portrait can tell a story of someone at a moment in time, of something happening around them. It could be the memory of someone lost to time and their sweet reflection. Images might suggest that a person was present because of what they left behind. A portrait might be the icons that tell the story of someone's passions, their pets or their personality. Perhaps it’s how they wish to be seen and remembered.
Juror: Mark Brasuell is an artist based in Denver, Colorado, primarily known for his abstract paintings and drawings that incorporate vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and dynamic compositions. His work is inspired by the unknown, as well as his own personal emotional environment, current obsessions, and reverence for Modern Art. Brasuell received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Denver. He has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group shows in the United States and internationally. His paintings can be found in Published Books, Museums and Private and Corporate Collections worldwide. In addition to his studio practice, Brasuell is a passionate art educator and has taught at various institutions, including Denver Art Museum, Naropa University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado Early Colleges, and as a Tutor. He has also given public lectures and workshops on Abstract painting, Color theory, and Modern art. Mark Brasuell is an important visual artist whose work is recognized for its energy, vibrancy, and emotional intensity. His abstract paintings are a testament to his technical skill, artistic vision, and creative passion. Mark was a founding member of EDGE Gallery and past president.
in the Annex: “The Eye” - Geoff Keeton
The Eye is an exploration of both the eye that the photographer uses as well as the inner eye that we all possess. In Zen Buddhism, this inner eye is a manifestation of prajna, or what is called wisdom. The interplay of both the usual normal eye that we see out of is also interconnected to the inner eye that the Buddhist sees out of. The textual monologues associated with each print reveals an explanation of this inner eye. To see a ‘thing’ is to see the self. To see the self is to see the ‘thing.’ One does not get caught up in an inner and outer sense of self, but rather, sees the manifestation of what we are at our base. The eye and what is seen are one.
Maria Sheets and Core Members
June 21st - July 7th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, June 21st, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, July 5th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Trial By Fire: Portraits In The Vitreonic Fused Glass Technique - Maria Valentina Sheets
Maria Valentina Sheets is a professional art objects conservator and master painter in kiln fired stained glass. Sheets has been contracted by world renowned art icon Judy Chicago for her skill in replicating master works on glass and is full time glass painter/designer for Scottish Glass in Centennial, CO.
In “Trial By Fire”, Sheets will be exhibiting a series of colorful, sculpturally dense, illuminated glass panels of portraits and landscapes created in a very rare process that combines the mediums of traditional stained glass grisaille/enameling with fused glass “painting” known as Vitreonics. Because of the uniqueness of this strenuous technique, time lapse videos detailing the creation of each of these objects will be streaming on site.
Sheets’ signed commissioned works in architectural glass include large scale projects presently housed in museums, universities, houses of worship, businesses and private residences internationally. In 2021 she was honored to have designed and painted the “LEGACY WINDOW” for Tulsa’s Vernon AME in Greenwood illustrating 120 years of the church’s history and survival from the Tulsa Race Massacre. Her own work was included in recent juried exhibitions such as American Glass Guild NOW 2016(juror, contemporary artist Judith Schaecter), Texas National 2018 (juror Jed Perl, international art critic), and Materials Hard and Soft International Craft Exhibition 2019(2nd place of 1100 entries). She is a resident artist for Core Art Space and Valkarie Gallery in Lakewood, Colorado.
Sheets conservation and glass studio is located in Evergreen, Colorado and her work can be viewed at www.mariasheetsglassworks.com
Member Show - To the Core
Artists feel their work in the depths of their being. The work comes from a place of intuitive understanding and personal struggle. They are artists on the outside and inside - to the core.
Core Member Artists will display artwork that comes from “the Core” in this show.
IN The Annex: Jude Barton - The Sun and the Moon and the Price of Indigo: A melange of photographic images
Fred Becker and Reed Weimer
May 31st - June 16th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, Friday, May 31st, 5:00 PM – 10:00 Pm
First Friday Friday, June 7, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Everything Included in The Field — fred Becker
Fred Becker continues his exploration of combining patterning and color field painting in this new body of work.
Drawing on the success of his recent series that was derived from patterns found in crushed Ram trucks at a scrapyard and exemplified in “Nature of Dust,” Fred continues extrapolating from the imagery and incorporates mark making and language. Included in the new work are paintings featuring patterns found in the living room rug; common patterns combined in uncommon ways.
Strata - A Continuation — Reed weimer
Reed Weimer continues with his recent series of abstract paintings.
The artwork in this exhibition relates to and describes a natural state of entropy as things are left behind, lined up, stacked or scattered and eventually rearranged or replaced. Sometimes these things maintain most of their order, but most times the original order is altered or erased. It could be the delicate touch of a hand, the slow continual drip of water or something as powerful as a landslide. It could be the addition of layers created, interrupted and altered. Each successive layer only partially obscures the previous layers. The finished work reveals what can be seen and also implies what is lost.
In the Annex — nobody special
Architecture of Form 5
May 10th - May 26th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, May 10th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Architecture of form 5
Juried by William Logan of Modern in Denver Magazine, Architecture of Form is launching its 5th annual exhibition hosted by Core Art Space in Denver. This national exhibition embraces an aesthetic of architectural hard-edge, minimalist, and various modernist styles and influences from various historical and contemporary art movements. From modern to minimalism the viewer is invited to enjoy this collection of artworks from well-known Denver area legacy members of Architecture of Form with the introduction of a national juried artist. Architecture of Form 5 is curated by Jude Barton and Chuck McCoy, poster and ad graphics by Craig Rouse, owner of R Design LLC.
Celebrate our Fifth Annual Exhibition with us, focusing on the visual vocabulary of geometry. For this show, we opened the call nationally, while we also honor our founding AOF members, including: Deborah Abbott, Jude Barton, Richard Chamberlain, Denise Demby, Leo Franco, Judy Gardner, DJ Hamiiton, John Kjos, Andrew Libertone Tom Mazzullo, Chuck McCoy, Tim McKay, Richard Neff, Roger Rapp, Craig Robb, Craig Rouse, Charles Schriver Stephen Shugart, and Jean Smith.
Jude Barton, Chuck McCoy, and Tracey Russell
In the Annex:
Cherry Creek Art Gallery - A Fusion of Styles
April 19th - May 5th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, April 19, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, May 3, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Beyond the surface - Jude Barton
This exhibition includes a collection of drawings, paintings and collage inspired by a minimalist aesthetic and punctuated by hard edge geometric designs. The depth of subtle layers of oil paint, applied in an organic manner often serves as a vehicle for a closer look beyond the surface. In Barton’s drawings, she intentionally leaves the graphic guidelines underlying the final structure. Structure and Form are used to present a narrative of the sometimes elusive nature of rationality and objective truth.
Running Through Currents - Chuck McCoy
Chuck McCoy follows principles in design and color that are ingrained from his years in the graphic design world. He uses those principles in the fine art world, even though the lines between the graphic and fine art worlds are blurred he hopes to blur them even more. Some things have become second nature such as looking for a certain surface that you can only get from printing, whether it’s from a fine art press, an offset press or digital inkjet. He looks for spontaneous “accidents” in the process. Something that can move in an improvisational way and open up a new way of looking.
Looking is what he does as an artist. Observing the results, other’s artwork, and the world around him. All this influences his work. He has to think about how to create if his vision really does get worse. That’s one reason why he works with a computer. In addition to being a tool he uses well; it might help him to see better later on. Some of the visual elements in his work relate to that, but in an oblique way.
Emotional Intensity - Tracey Russell
Tracey Russell is an Abstract Expressionist Painter. Tracey uses her medium to get an emotional response by capturing the energy or essence of a place, memory, or feeling. Tracey uses many different materials in her work. She builds layers, and layers of lines, shapes, textures, colors getting an energetic chaotic feel. Then she organizes and simplifies the chaos by adding and removing paint until it works!
In the Annex — Cherry Creek Art Gallery - A Fusion of Styles
Our participating artists are: Paul Valdez, Carm Fogt, Marion Kahn, Jeanne Trueax, Linda Petrie Bunch, Jeannie Paty, Betsy Johnson Welty and Mariah Raymond.
We are Cherry Creek Art Gallery, a consortium of artists who are committed to the exploration of beauty, excitement, and inner growth. It is our desire to create a meaningful experience for viewers. We believe that art is alive, and that it carries breath from the artist to the viewer. The varying media, and sizes in which we work make room for all viewers to find something which also expresses their inner intrigue with art.
Camie Rigirozzi and Lisa Korte
In the Annex:
Wendi Richardson
March 29th - April 14th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, March 29, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, April 5, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Discovering Humanity Part II: The Fenced Farm — Camie Rigirozzi
After Humanity was Discovered by Camie Rigirozzi, she realized that neglecting to establish boundaries with the people in her life forced her to feel more pain than she wanted. The animal imagery that drove Camie’s last art exhibit is again the vehicle she uses to describe what it means to have boundaries between herself and those around her. She learned that emotional boundaries are how we keep our deepest selves safe while moving through this world. Building on her radical use of mixed media collage and utilizing gel plate mono printing with photo transfer techniques, Camie explores the idea of farm animals, fenced and safe from hurting each other. Camie is pleased to participate in Mo’Print (Month of Printmaking) with this exhibit.
The Fenced Farm is a place where boundaries are firm and protective. Lines are drawn between the pigs and the cows, the roosters and the sheep. The goats have their own pen. Some fences are light and fragile but cannot withstand a bull’s charge; other fences are solid walls that keep all out, and all in, with no chance of crossing.
Camie states, “I felt the need to utilize image to understand what it meant to create emotional boundaries. The idea of allowing people into my life while knowing when to say “no” has always been a difficult idea to navigate for me. This year I discovered my boundaries, and gel plate printing, and I got addicted to both.”
...On Other Planets — Lisa Korte
Lisa Korte allows her imagination to run freely about our Solar System, as she knows our time on Earth is futile, both individually and as a species. What have we done with this amazing evolutionary opportunity as humans to build, invent, nurture, and love?
Why has our intrinsic curiosity of other tribes, religions, and cultures been obscured by our need for power and domination? Lisa wonders how we can develop understanding and acceptance when our existence is after all completely random... Humans and our galaxy have about 97% of the same kind of atoms as stars. All materials in our bodies originate with residual stardust, and it finds its way into plants, and from there, into the nutrients that we need for everything we do.
Can we ever be One Solar System under the stars that made us?
Join Lisa on this journey, as she explores our planetary neighborhood: The Sun, planets, moons, and millions of asteroids, and comets.
In the Annex — Wendi Richardson
Wendi likes to experiment with mixed media elements, iced with a layer of oil painting. She has settled into a regular use of recycled refuse that would otherwise pollute our landfills. You can frequently find reused styrofoam, wire, plastics, paper or architectural salvage incorporated into her work. Wendi’s signature flair is her use of vibrant colors, macro views of florals and wildlife, and a song or two as part of her composition.
Works on Paper - Make your Mark
March 8th - March 24th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, March 8th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
With paper as support, the artist leaves a mark. From that simple premise the world opens up. How the artist perceives printmaking today is explored in this juried exhibition celebrating the Month of Printmaking. From tried-and-true traditional techniques to a widening array of new technologies, printmakers are encouraged to trust their insights using approaches and skills that enable their imagery to emerge on the surface. All print techniques and types of paper and paper like substrates, ranging from traditional to experimental and digital are allowed (except giclee reproductions).
Juror: Mami Yamamoto, born and raised in Japan has been living in the US since 1985. Her direction in printmaking started in 2014 and she has been producing monotypes and monoprints ever since. Her work brings together color, form, and surface texture, along with a balanced composition. She is indebted to the Art Students League of Denver for the start of her printing career. She has exhibited throughout Colorado including at Space Gallery, the Arvada Center, RedLine Contemporary Art Center and the Cherry Creek Art Festival.
in the Annex:
Gems of the West Glimpses of Reality - Terry Decker
"Gems of the West Glimpses of Reality" is a show about the human experience of the real and the imagined objects, phenomenon or experiences. Sometimes it is called the persistent non-symbolic experience_ Much of reality is usually hidden to us, but we can catch glimpses that become sustaining visions. Through meditation and exercise we can improve our ability to better see and understand the world around us.
In Terry's continuing series "Gems of the West Glimpses of Reality" he is offering altered landscapes for the viewer to negotiate a dialog between what is known or visible and what is unknown. When the viewer recognizes the landscape as something they have interacted with in the past, it has an effect on their senses currently. Or the viewer's reaction is based on something seen in the print but not recognized, that triggers a response based on how the conscious, subconscious or the unconscious has reacted to the stimulus of the print.
He has focused on the pigment transfer printing process. This style of printmaking uses a method of transfer whereby a digital image is printed on a substrate and then that image is transferred onto paper. His method does not use any chemicals to release the ink onto the paper. Using his method, the image is transferred by using a squeegee on the back side of the substrate to release the ink onto the paper. The paper he prints on is Masa. This is a machine made paper made in Japan of sulphite pulp. This strong, white, acid free and smooth paper has even formation that absorbs the pigment well and does have reasonable color fidelity for the pigment ink.
Enjoy
SheRa Kelley & Elizabeth Ansley
February 16th — March 3rd, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, February 16th, 4 – 9PM
Additional Reception: Saturday, February 24, 12-4pm
First Friday: Friday, March 1, 3 – 8pM
inspired by Nature... with a Whimsical Twist - SheRa Kelley
Growing up in a big family that did a lot of camping, SheRa grew to love what the outdoors has to offer. Her Art is Truly inspired by Nature. Organic, colorful and something to see in every square inch.
SheRa works with Bright & Bold Alcohol Inks, Colorful Acrylics, Organic Oxidizing Iron & Copper Paints, Styrofoam, Drywall Mud…..Spices, Eggshells and Found Objects are her Favorite Texturizing Mediums, along with a few Gems and Glitter Dust here & there. SheRa upcycles wherever she can. All her frames are from thrift stores. She has a large variety of found items gathered while out in nature, it’s amazing what can be found when your eyes are wide open. Neighborhood kids are constantly on the hunt for found items, always a little treasure pile outside her front door. SheRa’s work inspires us all to keep our eyes open to the beauty that surrounds us every day. Is it a rusty bottle cap or the base of an earring? Is it a piece of old metal or the centerpiece of new creation to come? You can see the fun she has while creating and will make you look differently at what you see as trash and see it as a treasure…
Love Fills In - Elizabeth Ansley
Elizabeth Ansley’s body of work, Love Fills In, delves into acceptance and celebration of imperfections. The work begins with the abstraction of a personal breaking point and embraces the cracks of imperfection as a thing of beauty. Generally, her painting process is highly personal as a way to connect with a deeper self, allowing an unconscious flow of creativity. In her paintings, she fills the imperfections with love, a flow of color, metallic paint, or mixed media. The concept is somewhat like that of the Japanese art form of Kintsugi, or golden joinery. It is a process of repairing cracked pottery by mending the broken areas with urushi, a lacquer combined with precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to be hidden.
Elizabeth Ansley’s, Love Fills In, celebrates filling the cracks experienced in life's journey with love, recognizing the connection we all have in common, imperfections.
"TERRA / EARTH / GROUND"
In the Annex: Andrew Lucero
January 26th — February 11th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, January 26th, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: February 2nd, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Terra / Earth / Ground
What is your involvement with “EARTH”?. Depictions in all disciplines (except video) are acceptable.
Juror: Chris Stevens
Chris is a graduate from the University of Missouri with degrees in Speech Communication and Art History. After spending 13 years in the banking industry Chris switched his career to the arts in 2011 to become Manager of the Office of Cultural Affairs for the city of Columbia, Missouri. During that time, Chris and his wife, Jennifer Perlow, also owned PS:Gallery, a fine art gallery located in downtown Columbia. In 2013, the family moved to Denver so that his daughter, Charlie, could attend the Denver School of the Arts. Chris served two years as the Manager for the Art and Culture Program at Denver International Airport and is currently the Cultural Arts Manager for the City of Greenwood Village where he has been since June of 2016.
In the Annex: “Germinate” – Andrew Ryan Lucero
Lucero’s work explores the path of artmaking as a spiritual practice. From the meditative states observed during the practice itself to the integration through sharing the results with the community, he sees art as an opportunity for spiritual development and human connection. This process of using basic materials to create these “windows” of three-dimensional space upon two-dimensional surfaces parallels the Alchemical intention of transforming base metals into gold. You will see this reflected in Lucero’s work as he follows in the footsteps of the old masters to create new versions that represent our time.
Show runs: Jan. 26th – Feb. 11th 2024
Opening reception: Jan. 26th 5pm
Core on Coolfax part 2
Core Member show
January 5th - January 21st, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, January 5, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, January 5, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Core Member Show - Core on Coolfax part 2
Core Art Space, located in the 40West art district in Lakewood, Colorado is a member-run artists co-op. Core has a long and vibrant history of providing a platform for exhibiting a diverse community of artists. In the first members’ show of the year, Core invites the public to help us kick off the new year by celebrating the wide array of individuality, expression, and community in this exhibit of “New Beginnings”.
In keeping with the mission of Core to create and maintain a dynamic, independent forum for the contemporary arts, we strive for an atmosphere that will encourage both non-judgmental, competitive and accessible exhibitions for the community at large.
During the show, the Core Annex will feature an expanded space for Member Artwork. The Annex is available to rent for non-member shows. Please contact coreartspacecontact@gmail.com for more information.
