About this Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lakewood, Colorado, December 19, 2023
Core Open Exhibit: Terra / Earth / Ground
January 26th — February 11th, 2024
Details:
Earth: Sol III, Terra, Tellus, Gaia, Mother Earth, the world upon which we dwell, the soil under our feet or the dirt sprinkled ceremoniously on top of our coffins by a grieving loved one. How do you relate to the earth and the resources of this planet? Is it the color of the soil, the gardens that grow, the places of profound beauty or the roads you travel that speak to you? Or is it the spinning of the globe, of orbits and stars that take you to the cosmos to peer down on this big blue marble? Is it the color of paint or a clay tablet that is inscribed with words of ancient wisdom? Is it the worker who digs the soil or the potter that sits at her wheel making the earth yield under their pressure?
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.
Judging the work will rely on overall impact, content, composition and mastery of techniques. Attention to creativity and craftsmanship is a very important part of this as well.
The Core Annex will feature:
“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.
The Annex is available to rent for non-member shows. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Where:
Core Art Space
6501 W. Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80214
303-297-8428
When:
Show Runs: January 26th — February 11th, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, January 26, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, February 2, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gallery Hours:
Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
www.coreartspace.com
Questions, contact [email protected]
*More images available upon request.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Core New Art Space, 6501 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, United States
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