"1988"
1988
Elizabeth Feraci
Denver had not become the booming metropolis it is now back in the 80s, but it was dotted with a few key spots that captured the crit and alternative scene that laid the groundwork for this scene today. Rock Island was a Denver icon and anyone who was in Denver in the 80s and 90s will see the logo and immediately be transported back to the raw feel, scenery and sound of the time.
See more: This Used to Be Denver | This Used to Be Rock Island
ON DISPLAY: RocketSpace Studios
"The Flower Children in Baskets"
The Flower Children in Baskets
Alex P. Sena
Ah yes, in the midst of chaos the flower children bask in baskets.
Part of Art Drop Day Denver
"The American Dream"
The American Dream
Jodi Lockhart
I don’t want to deflate dreams, but the American Dream is 3/4 propaganda and 1/4 binge drinking in a park.
ON DISPLAY: Pon Pon
"The Mountains Belong to All of Us"
The Mountains Belong to All of Us
Mary McEuen
It makes me sad that I rarely see brown faces in our beautiful mountains.
ON DISPLAY: RedLine Contemporary Art Center
Read more:
Yes, we are getting better at diversity
Outside Online | Op-Ed: Outdoor Companies Drag Their Feet on Inclusion
Sierra Club | Outdoor Recreation Isn’t Free – Why We Need to Stop Pretending It Is
"The Naked Truth of our Political Circus"
The Naked Truth of our Political Circus
Rachel Basye
Politics are a circus. We wait for the judiciary to step in, but they’re on the side. Those watching the ever present media are all subsumed and sit, naked, immobile. Others try to move on…
ON DISPLAY: Ford-Warren Library
"Moving In"
Moving In
Shane Stillmunkes
This is a social commentary on the many people moving to Colorado. With the influx of people come along the crowding of the most beautiful places in Colorado.
ON DISPLAY: RedLine Contemporary Art Center
"A Day in the Capitol"
"Untitled"
Untitled
Celestial Cat
The key to Denver’s future is opening our minds to new horizons and ideas. My piece talks about that in abstract futuristic surrealism.
ON DISPLAY: Gem Food Mart, 2958 N Downing St
"Two Denvers"
Two Denvers
Jenn Superka
As a Denver native, I’ve watched the explosive growth of Denver with excitement and trepidation. I fear that Denver’s multicultural history is being whitewashed by the influx of new construction and money, at the expense of our historic homes and neighborhoods.
ON DISPLAY: Rosenberg’s Bagels @ Welton
"Ace Golf"
"Transforming Home Sweet Home"
Transforming Home Sweet Home
Sharon Sena
Recognizing the value of the land, like-minded citizens will turn urban yards into plentiful gardens, remembering with fondness the luxury of grass.
ON DISPLAY: RiNo Dental
"Please Don't Fix"
Please Don’t Fix
Regan Linton, Phamaly Theatre Company
People with disabilities. Cripples. Gimps. Call us what you will, we’re unique. And we want to stay that way. Please don’t try to make us bland. :)
ON DISPLAY: Goed Zuur
"The Ever-Looming Fear of Gentrification"
The Ever-Looming Fear of Gentrification
Aly Bortle
The piece represents how gentrification has taken away the amazing authenticity of Denver. Gentrification kills America.
ON DISPLAY: Access Gallery
"Sew-journ"
Sew-journ
Rachel Yeakley
Since moving to Denver, I’ve gone through short bursts of creativity between work and other “adult” obligations. My sewing machine is one of my most treasured possessions and I love coming back to it, no matter how infrequent or small the episode.
ON DISPLAY: Access Gallery
"6'3" Pookah"
6’3” Pookah
Sasha Hutchings, Phamaly Theatre Company
Come see Phamaly Theartre Company’s “Harvey” and challenge your assumption of who and what is “normal.”
“We have entered as strangers…soon we have friends.”
Learn more:
Harvey, a site-specific production at the historic Olin Hotel in Capitol Hill
Scene from Harvey (1950, Jimmy Stewart)
ON DISPLAY: Goed Zuur
"5 lbs."
5 lbs.
Bill Nelson
During the making of my "Small Statement,” I was thinking about how under-considered development of Denver’s built landscape often obliterates history of significant architectural, cultural and social value. The antique contents of the diorama—a turn-of-the-century licorice tin, handmade nicho, rosary beads, Art Nouveau medallion, dried boutonnière, locust specimen—are symbolically meant to feel funereal, mournful … inexorable loss in the face of beauty.
ON DISPLAY: The Rolling Pin
Christmas at 90 Degrees
Christmas at 90 Degrees
Kate Wexler
Less snow, more heat? This is the only Denver we’ve got, but unless we fight global warming, we may have…Christmas in summer.
ON DISPLAY: Access Gallery
"On the Backs of Mud People"
On the Backs of Mud People
Ashlae Shepler
Development across Denver is happening at lightning speed, and it’s racing to keep up with the influx of people…but only for those who can pay to play. Meanwhile, the heart of those rooted here is getting buried, making it difficult to get ahead.
ON DISPLAY: Leon Gallery
The Rent Gap Theory
Disrespect of Death
“Disrespect of Death”
Serena T.
People litter the earth. People also litter grave sites.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
ON DISPLAY: Outside of a private residence (31st & Race)
Overpopulated
“Overpopulated”
Luis P.
The overpopulated state of Denver is bad because of traffic.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
ON DISPLAY: Santa Fe Art District (near the intersection of Santa Fe and 7th)
Pot Head
“Pot Head”
Carlos
Pot-head with candy, football, hot air balloons, traffic and old houses…things that represent Colorado.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
ON DISPLAY: Access Gallery
Reach for the Skies
“Reach for the Skies”
Rhiannon T.
The piece is a sign for viewers to go outside and breathe in fresh mountain air.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
ON DISPLAY: The 715 Club
The Nostalgic Years
“The Nostalgic Years”
Julius P.
This work of art represents the old days of American culture.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
Part of Art Drop Day Denver
Two Sides of Colorado
“Two Sides of Colorado”
Brittany
The flowers represent happy side. The skull represents the dark side.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
Part of Art Drop Day Denver
Football Guy
“Football Guy”
Rosendo M.
The guy liked playing football when he was a kid. Then he became a football player,
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
Part of Art Drop Day Denver
Don’t Make War, Make Friends
“Don’t Make War, Make Friends”
Adrien L.
Why is finding love so hard to accomplish? We humans try to find any excuse to start a fight, even over some stupid stuff.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
ON DISPLAY: Access Gallery
American Soldiers
“American Soldiers”
Lorne T.
The piece honors the American soldiers who fought in America’s wars.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
Part of Art Drop Day Denver
World Problem
“World Problem”
Alysha F.
Care all about other skin colors and rights of women of all races.
The piece was created by a youth artist at Access Gallery.
