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.

The Core Annex will feature:
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.

www.collectivegeekery.com/aestus-mechanica

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: September 13 – September 29, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 13, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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.