Lakewood, Colorado, August 27, 2024

October 4 – October 20, 2024 Core Members Exhibits: Gina Smith Caswell, Barbara Veatch, and Tierra Lalk

Details:  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  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.

The Core Annex will feature: 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.

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: October 4 – October 20, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, October 4, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
First Friday: Friday, October 4, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Adult Coloring Night: Friday, October 11th, Coloring pages and everything needed to color provided as well as wine/beer.
Closing Reception: Friday, October 18th, with free wine and cheese

Gallery Hours:
Friday 12:00 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.