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Working with Artists is pleased to present one of its more popular workshops, The Elegant Nude, from October 1 - 3, 2010 (Fri., 6-9p; Sat., Sun., 10a to 4p), led by Owen O’Meara and Greg Cradick. The cost of the workshop is $395. The workshop will focus on photographing the elegant nude in an elegant environment. Among other things, areas to be addressed include format and lenses,.composition, lighting, environment, the history of the nude in the art media, etc. The workshop will take place on an elegant estate about 15 minutes from WWA. Working with Artists/FLASH Gallery 445 South Saulsbury Lakewood, CO 80226303.837.1341 Tue-Fri: Noon-8:00pm Sat/Sun: Noon-6:00pmhttp://www.workingwithartists.org

Working with Artists is pleased to present one of its more popular workshops, The Elegant Nude, from October 1 - 3, 2010 (Fri., 6-9p; Sat., Sun., 10a to 4p), led by Owen O’Meara and Greg Cradick. The cost of the workshop is $395.

The workshop will focus on photographing the elegant nude in an elegant environment. Among other things, areas to be addressed include format and lenses,.composition, lighting, environment, the history of the nude in the art media, etc. The workshop will take place on an elegant estate about 15 minutes from WWA.

Working with Artists/FLASH Gallery
445 South Saulsbury
Lakewood, CO 80226
303.837.1341
Tue-Fri: Noon-8:00pm
Sat/Sun: Noon-6:00pm
http://www.workingwithartists.org

Showing at Pirate from August 20 - September 5, 2010. Pirate Contemporary Art 3659 Navajo St Denver, CO 80211 303.458.6058 Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 PM Sat/Sun: Noon - 5:00 PM

Showing at Pirate from August 20 - September 5, 2010.

Pirate Contemporary Art
3659 Navajo St
Denver, CO 80211
303.458.6058
Fri: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Sat/Sun: Noon - 5:00 PM

Showing at Core New Art Space from August 19 - September 5, 2010. CORE New Art Space 900 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 303.297.8428 Gallery Hours: Fri: Noon-9 pm Thu/Sat/Sun: Noon-6 pm

Showing at Core New Art Space from August 19 - September 5, 2010.

CORE New Art Space
900 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
303.297.8428
Gallery Hours:
Fri: Noon-9 pm
Thu/Sat/Sun: Noon-6 pm

Great photography. He’ll be at Art Out Loud this Saturday. Say hi. Visit the amazing Full website of David Shults.

Great photography. He’ll be at Art Out Loud this Saturday. Say hi. Visit the amazing Full website of David Shults.

Now showing at David B. Smith Gallery until August 14, 2010. AJ Fosik uses wood, paint, and found materials to create three-dimensional animalistic beings. Fosik’s sculptures begin with individually cut and varnished pieces of wood that are then arranged into symmetrical and hypnotic patterns and become the faces of mythical entities. Hypnotic eyes pierce the viewer’s gaze and sharp teeth protrude from the mouths of Fosik’s creations that are embellished with a consistent rhythm of vibrant color and shape. Either constructed as freestanding forms or wall-mounted pieces, Fosik’s work references taxidermy practices and is evocative of American Folk Art. Similar to Bill McRight’s new body of work, Fosik’s alluring constructions are often inspired by subversive cultural influences that shift complacency and rely on the reappropriation of familiar symbols and images. David B. Smith Gallery 1543 A Wazee Street Denver, CO, 80202 303.893.4234 http://davidbsmithgallery.com

Now showing at David B. Smith Gallery until August 14, 2010.

AJ Fosik uses wood, paint, and found materials to create three-dimensional animalistic beings. Fosik’s sculptures begin with individually cut and varnished pieces of wood that are then arranged into symmetrical and hypnotic patterns and become the faces of mythical entities. Hypnotic eyes pierce the viewer’s gaze and sharp teeth protrude from the mouths of Fosik’s creations that are embellished with a consistent rhythm of vibrant color and shape. Either constructed as freestanding forms or wall-mounted pieces, Fosik’s work references taxidermy practices and is evocative of American Folk Art. Similar to Bill McRight’s new body of work, Fosik’s alluring constructions are often inspired by subversive cultural influences that shift complacency and rely on the reappropriation of familiar symbols and images.

David B. Smith Gallery
1543 A Wazee Street
Denver, CO, 80202
303.893.4234
http://davidbsmithgallery.com

Ravi Zupa makes great timeless art. Illiterate loves him. You should too. More art and full Illiterate interview. P.S. Illiterate is probably the coolest art gallery in Denver. Anyone who disagrees email me your suggestions, with photographic evidence, to sean@dpau.org

Ravi Zupa makes great timeless art. Illiterate loves him. You should too.

More art and full Illiterate interview.

P.S. Illiterate is probably the coolest art gallery in Denver. Anyone who disagrees email me your suggestions, with photographic evidence, to sean@dpau.org

Boxcar Gallery presents La Conquista, July 29th to August 28th 2010. This exhibition features the work of Boxcar members Javier Flores and Amanda Wahl. The opening reception will be Thursday, July 29th from 6-9pm and First Friday August 6th from 6-10pm. La Conquista will run through August 28th, 2010. Amanda’s (amazing) painting, Untitled, 2010, pictured here. Boxcar Gallery 554 Santa Fe Drhttp://boxcar-gallery.com

Boxcar Gallery presents La Conquista, July 29th to August 28th 2010. This exhibition features the work of Boxcar members Javier Flores and Amanda Wahl. The opening reception will be Thursday, July 29th from 6-9pm and First Friday August 6th from 6-10pm. La Conquista will run through August 28th, 2010.

Amanda’s (amazing) painting, Untitled, 2010, pictured here.

Boxcar Gallery
554 Santa Fe Dr
http://boxcar-gallery.com

“It’s #2 pencil, and I draw the circles freehand” -Nemo Go figure. View more of Nemo’s crazy freehand at official Art By Nemo Homepage.

“It’s #2 pencil, and I draw the circles freehand” -Nemo

Go figure. View more of Nemo’s crazy freehand at official Art By Nemo Homepage.

Now showing at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Denver artist Tony Ortega has long been renowned for chronicling the richness of the Hispanic experience. He utilizes his signature style of bold coloration, simplified forms, anonymous figures and cultural icons to explore community life, family, urban and rural sectors, youth culture, popular culture and cultural politics. Paramount in his artistic intent is the discovery of the relationship between humans and their circumstances. In a country where demographics are rapidly changing, issues of multiculturalism and hybridity are tantamount. Much of this exhibition deals with those who have crossed and continue to cross the borders, to secure a better life, obtain work, and to ensure the welfare and safety of their families. To Ortega the border is porous, with layered implications. Through monotypes, serigraphs, charcoal drawings and a mural installation we get a glimpse of the melding of histories, traditions, culture and politics of our ever expanding and diversified population. Additionally, Ortega will create murals in collaboration with students from “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County and The Family Learning Center. Following their display at BMoCA during the exhibition, the murals will be on view at the Boulder Public Library and Denver Public Library. FULL ARTICLE: Mi Frontera Es Su Frontera / Tony Ortega.

Now showing at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Denver artist Tony Ortega has long been renowned for chronicling the richness of the Hispanic experience. He utilizes his signature style of bold coloration, simplified forms, anonymous figures and cultural icons to explore community life, family, urban and rural sectors, youth culture, popular culture and cultural politics. Paramount in his artistic intent is the discovery of the relationship between humans and their circumstances. In a country where demographics are rapidly changing, issues of multiculturalism and hybridity are tantamount. Much of this exhibition deals with those who have crossed and continue to cross the borders, to secure a better life, obtain work, and to ensure the welfare and safety of their families. To Ortega the border is porous, with layered implications.

Through monotypes, serigraphs, charcoal drawings and a mural installation we get a glimpse of the melding of histories, traditions, culture and politics of our ever expanding and diversified population. Additionally, Ortega will create murals in collaboration with students from “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County and The Family Learning Center. Following their display at BMoCA during the exhibition, the murals will be on view at the Boulder Public Library and Denver Public Library.

FULL ARTICLE: Mi Frontera Es Su Frontera / Tony Ortega.

Sandra Phillips Gallery July 9 - 31, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday July 9 from 6-8pm Artist Patricia Tinajero from Ecuador will explore the nature of things thru video and experiential installation. Tinajero is interested in objects as the product of metamorphosis, in particular the recycing of object, the capacity of those objects to survive cycles of production and consumption, use and abuse. Exploring the regeneration process reconciled in the dialectical understanding of process of the artist, these discarded materials weave into sculptural forms which become installations. The RedLine Exhibit “Artist’s Footprints” will also include artist Patricia Tinajero in partnership with the Biennial of the Americas 2010. The Sandra Phillips Gallery 744 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 303.573.5969 Tue - Sat: 12:30 - 5:00 PMhttp://www.thesandraphillipsgallery.com

Sandra Phillips Gallery
July 9 - 31, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday July 9 from 6-8pm

Artist Patricia Tinajero from Ecuador will explore the nature of things thru video and experiential installation. Tinajero is interested in objects as the product of metamorphosis, in particular the recycing of object, the capacity of those objects to survive cycles of production and consumption, use and abuse. Exploring the regeneration process reconciled in the dialectical understanding of process of the artist, these discarded materials weave into sculptural forms which become installations.

The RedLine Exhibit “Artist’s Footprints” will also include artist Patricia Tinajero in partnership with the Biennial of the Americas 2010.

The Sandra Phillips Gallery
744 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
303.573.5969
Tue - Sat: 12:30 - 5:00 PM
http://www.thesandraphillipsgallery.com

Solo Installation at Emmanuel Gallery July 9 – September 3 2010 Artists Reception: Friday July 9 from 6:00-10:00pm In “Personal Locator Beacon,” Vaughan will include 17th century cartouche designs colliding with industrial light components; decorative architectural medallions with pink electronic wire; crocheted white lace flowers, leading to twinkling LED lights and functional fans; the Golden Chalice Vine plant, whose scent creates amorous effects in humans, with infra-red electronic devices. As the viewer walks through the space, they trigger a ‘wave’ of fans and lights, and consequently a wave of neurotransmitters for LOVE and call signals to the outer world. “Personal Locator Beacon” alters the entire gallery, inside and out, to serve as a beacon for their love. Summer hours for the gallery will be Tuesday – Friday 11-5 and Saturday from 12-4. For more information, please visit our website at emmanuelgallery.org or call. Emmanuel Gallery is honored to be an exhibit partner with the Biennial of the Americas. Emmanuel Gallery Auraria Higher Education Center 10th and Lawrence St Mall Denver, CO 80204 303.556.8337 http://www.emmanuelgallery.org

Solo Installation at Emmanuel Gallery
July 9 – September 3 2010
Artists Reception: Friday July 9 from 6:00-10:00pm

In “Personal Locator Beacon,” Vaughan will include 17th century cartouche designs colliding with industrial light components; decorative architectural medallions with pink electronic wire; crocheted white lace flowers, leading to twinkling LED lights and functional fans; the Golden Chalice Vine plant, whose scent creates amorous effects in humans, with infra-red electronic devices. As the viewer walks through the space, they trigger a ‘wave’ of fans and lights, and consequently a wave of neurotransmitters for LOVE and call signals to the outer world. “Personal Locator Beacon” alters the entire gallery, inside and out, to serve as a beacon for their love.

Summer hours for the gallery will be Tuesday – Friday 11-5 and Saturday from 12-4. For more information, please visit our website at emmanuelgallery.org or call. Emmanuel Gallery is honored to be an exhibit partner with the Biennial of the Americas.

Emmanuel Gallery
Auraria Higher Education Center
10th and Lawrence St Mall
Denver, CO 80204
303.556.8337
http://www.emmanuelgallery.org

Rob Williams, Colors of the Dusk, acrylic, graphite & ink on wood panel, 48”w x 29”h, 2010. Rob Williams is a mixed media artist who gives aspen trees new life with whimsical imagery and unnatural color palettes. The titles of his pieces are meant as “entrance points to evoke thought about different ways of seeing the world.”Translations Gallery 1743 Wazee St Denver, CO 80202 303.629.0713 Tues-Sat: 11-6http://translationsgallery.com

Rob Williams, Colors of the Dusk, acrylic, graphite & ink on wood panel, 48”w x 29”h, 2010.

Rob Williams is a mixed media artist who gives aspen trees new life with whimsical imagery and unnatural color palettes. The titles of his pieces are meant as “entrance points to evoke thought about different ways of seeing the world.”
Translations Gallery
1743 Wazee St
Denver, CO 80202
303.629.0713
Tues-Sat: 11-6
http://translationsgallery.com

“Candice II,” by Marie Vlasic, oil on canvas. Through July 3 at Artyard Contemporary Sculpture, 1251 South Pearl Street, 303-777-3219, www.artyardsculpture.com. Through July 4 at Pirate Contemporary Art, 3655 Navajo Street, 303-458-6058, www.pirateartonline.org. Through July 10 at Walker Fine Art, 300 West 11th Avenue, #A, 303-355-8955, www.walkerfineart.com.

“Candice II,” by Marie Vlasic, oil on canvas.

Through July 3 at Artyard Contemporary Sculpture, 1251 South Pearl Street, 303-777-3219, www.artyardsculpture.com.

Through July 4 at Pirate Contemporary Art, 3655 Navajo Street, 303-458-6058, www.pirateartonline.org.

Through July 10 at Walker Fine Art, 300 West 11th Avenue, #A, 303-355-8955, www.walkerfineart.com.

VERTIGO Art Space May 7 - July 30, 2010 Ralph began his painting career in childhood- and has well known accolades as a “Celebrity Portrait Painter” who has had an extensive career painting on private commission from true Royals, and celebrities from around the world. RW is recognized by the National Portrait Gallery of Smithsonian as the only painter Elvis has ever commissioned for a portrait. RW states: “My aim is to reflect contemporary man’s ultimate desire for self-expression and living on the edge”. Vertigo has chosen a select few of the many painting styles RW has accomplished in an attempt to show the variety of trademark Ralph Cowan styles through the decades in his illustrious career as a painter. Vertigo Art Space May 7 - July 30 Artist Reception July 23 from 6-10pm 960 Santa Fe Dr Denver, CO 80204 303.573.VERT (8378)http://www.vertigoartspace.com CORRECTED 15 JUL 2010 — I had falsely reported that the show closed on June 30, when in fact the show is scheduled until July 30, 2010 (-Sean McGowan).

VERTIGO Art Space May 7 - July 30, 2010

Ralph began his painting career in childhood- and has well known accolades as a “Celebrity Portrait Painter” who has had an extensive career painting on private commission from true Royals, and celebrities from around the world. RW is recognized by the National Portrait Gallery of Smithsonian as the only painter Elvis has ever commissioned for a portrait. RW states: “My aim is to reflect contemporary man’s ultimate desire for self-expression and living on the edge”.

Vertigo has chosen a select few of the many painting styles RW has accomplished in an attempt to show the variety of trademark Ralph Cowan styles through the decades in his illustrious career as a painter.

Vertigo Art Space
May 7 - July 30
Artist Reception July 23 from 6-10pm
960 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204
303.573.VERT (8378)
http://www.vertigoartspace.com

CORRECTED 15 JUL 2010 — I had falsely reported that the show closed on June 30, when in fact the show is scheduled until July 30, 2010 (-Sean McGowan).

900 pounds of string. Thermonuclear weapons. Be there. Featuring the work of Maximilien Brice, Orly Genger, Janine Gordon, Pablo Helguera, Anne Hardy, Kcho, Gonzalo Lebrija, Viviane Le Courtois, Richard Meredith-Hardy, Ciro Najle, Martha Russo, Jim Sanborn, Ward Shelley, Jeff Shore & Jon Fisher, Don Stinson, Torolab, Steve Vaught (Fat Man Walking), and Willard Wigan. With a Titan IV rocket engine and two B61 thermonuclear weapons. Energy Effects is presented by MetLife Foundation, in partnership with Denver’s 2010 Biennial of the Americas. Additional support from Scott Miller & Tim Gill and the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. MCA Denver thanks the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District for their support. Also see Objectophilia opening June 30 at 7PM. 1490 Delgany. Image: Gonzalo Lebrija, Entre La Vida y La Muerte, detail Museum of Contemporary Art Denver 1485 Delgany Denver, CO 80202 303.298.7554 Mon: Closed Tue–Thu: 10:00–6:00 pm Fri: 10:00–10:00 pm Sat-Sun: 10:00–6:00 pmhttp://mcadenver.org

900 pounds of string. Thermonuclear weapons. Be there.

Featuring the work of Maximilien Brice, Orly Genger, Janine Gordon, Pablo Helguera, Anne Hardy, Kcho, Gonzalo Lebrija, Viviane Le Courtois, Richard Meredith-Hardy, Ciro Najle, Martha Russo, Jim Sanborn, Ward Shelley, Jeff Shore & Jon Fisher, Don Stinson, Torolab, Steve Vaught (Fat Man Walking), and Willard Wigan. With a Titan IV rocket engine and two B61 thermonuclear weapons.

Energy Effects is presented by MetLife Foundation, in partnership with Denver’s 2010 Biennial of the Americas. Additional support from Scott Miller & Tim Gill and the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. MCA Denver thanks the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District for their support.

Also see Objectophilia opening June 30 at 7PM. 1490 Delgany. Image: Gonzalo Lebrija, Entre La Vida y La Muerte, detail

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany
Denver, CO 80202
303.298.7554
Mon: Closed
Tue–Thu: 10:00–6:00 pm
Fri: 10:00–10:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 10:00–6:00 pm
http://mcadenver.org