"My work explores the blurred boundaries between the physical and the intangible, often using flowing fabric, liquid-like textures, and ethereal portraits to evoke ideas of transformation, technology, and emotion. I’m fascinated by how perception shifts when parts of a figure are obscured, abstracted, or seemingly dissolving into another form. Whether it's a face rising from metallic liquid, a woman turning into light, or a portrait obscured by a black hole's event horizon, I’m always chasing that moment where the familiar tips into the unknown."

  Yarn saved my life, and I speak it as my native tongue. During a difficult childhood, I found peace and escaped through a hook or needle and skein. Over the course of some decades and an eclectic collection of careers, the yarn kept me from disappearing completely into the darkness. In 2022, I began creating artworks that place surreal and macabre motifs in dreamy landscapes, engaging the viewer through texture, intricate detail, and vivid color. 

     Inspired by historical and contemporary surrealists and fiber artists such as Sheila Hicks and Danielle Clough, I am continuously developing experimental and innovative fiber and mixed media techniques to serve the deeply personal themes of my work — trauma and recovery, queerness, existentialism, and resistance, but above all the joy of being alive and able to play with yarn and with art in this moment.

Sarah is a Denver-based artist originally from the Chicagoland area. She received a Bachelor’s of Fine Art with an emphasis in painting from Carthage College in 2011 and continued experimenting with encaustic paints in her art creations.

I combine beautiful and uncanny elements in my paintings to try and capture the tantalizing, terrifying nature of intimacy. I make art that's pretty enough that it makes it difficult to look away from some of the more unnerving elements in the piece. I'm a big believer in the idea that discomfort is a catalyst for growth and I lean into that.

As someone who has always felt like they don't fit in, I treasured dejected, unsavory, and unconventional objects. I find great comfort in the abandoned tire on the side of the road, the ticket stub from a film that I viewed with a dear friend, or a bottle cap that has been tossed away once its purpose had been served. These items - the feelings and circumstances around them - may be overlooked by some. However, I see potential in them. I have made it my mission to give them meaning, to place them on the pedestal that they deserve. 

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I use meticulous micron pen drawings in the majority of my work, as it is the most essential tool in conveying my narrative of fabrication. The drawings are then either coupled with text, textiles, collage, or other found objects to incorporate both physical and metaphorical layers. By utilizing the viewer's familiarity of these objects and taking them of out context, I hope to challenge them in determining how these aspects of my work shape their own identity, thoughts, and perception of the world. 

Through oil painting and drawing, I preserve memories. I aim to provide a complete sensory experience through something the viewer can only look at. I paint quickly to produce a fluidity that captures movement and the interactions of subjects. My paintings often present a realistic face, but when given a second look that are odd and dreamlike. I want to push the viewer to a feeling of subtle recognition, something like dejavú. Something they might remember from a dream. Through my work I process things in life I have a hard time understanding: dreams that repeat and stick with me, images from my past, fears I can't quite name. Through my paintings, I invite the viewer into my dreamworld where distortion and mystery run wild.

There’s a thin veil between the beautiful and the strange. It’s an enticing place to be, the combination of beauty and oddness. This is the realm in which Victor Prieto (he/they) finds himself existing in and the world that is reflected in their art. The pieces displayed range in the concepts that Victor frequently touches on, highlighting an exploration over time of both their work and himself. Growing up caught between the expectations placed upon them and the oddity of their true self, it’s impossible to detangle these core concepts from Victor’s work.

 A recent graduate of CU Boulder with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and Art practices, Victor aims to create pieces that intrigue the viewer into wondering more. In their current practice, they frequently use gouache, oils, inks, and have begun to integrate 3D aspects into their paintings and drawings.

  Our resident artist Eunice Draw is a collage/assemblage/upcycle artist creating sustainably with materials sourced used from Recreative, local thrift stores, buy-nothing groups and Facebook Marketplace, as well as broken, trash-destined, and discarded ground objects. 

Each piece is constructed through a Maximalist lens, displaying a reflection of the mind constantly navigating an overwhelming existence.

I create whimsical, illustrative works that invite viewers into playful, dreamlike worlds. Using acrylics, watercolors, India ink, and pencil on wood and paper, I build layered scenes that blend the natural with the surreal. 

    Curious creatures and anthropomorphic animals appear alongside women in vintage dive suits or astronaut figures — quiet explorers drifting through imagined environments. 

    Rooted in storytelling and inspired by the joy of illustration, my work aims to spark wonder, warmth, and the feeling of stepping into a quiet daydream.

Ava’s works revolve around bright palettes and abstract compositions. She is interested in the exploration of self expression and the relationship between reality and fantasy. Her bright colors and unique subject matter allows viewers to get lost in each of her pieces. Her wish is for every person to have a unique viewing experience when looking at her work.

​Kimberly Gore is a Denver-based fiber artist specializing in cross stitch and crochet/knitted fiber sculptures. Her work blends traditional textile techniques with a contemporary, often sculptural twist. Kimberly reimagines fiber as a vessel for quiet horror and haunted memory, inviting viewers to find strange beauty in the unraveling.Her work is a meditation on impermanence and transformation, where domestic craft meets the uncanny. Each piece emerges like a whispered secret or a relic unearthed, blurring the line between comfort and unease. Rooted in craft but driven by curiosity, her art explores texture, time, and the quiet power of handmade objects.

Jamie Eileen is a self-taught acrylic artist in the Denver area. She studied Nursing and Public Health with a large focus in Sexual Health in college. She aims to foster discussions about sexual health through her artwork by focusing on topics of sex, body positivity, and kink exploration. 

Jamie often uses bright, contrasting colors to make her pieces catch your eye so you'll take a closer look. Her whimsical, colorful, erotic pieces are sometimes abrasive or comical to help ease into a conversation about sexual health in a world that tries to censor these topics and images. 

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Jamie aims to show the world more colorful, curvy bodies and help you think about having more open, honest conversations about sexual health with the people in your life. Cheers to safe sex, the freedom to express your identity, and more erotica in the world! Enjoy her creations.

Born and raised to a creative family in Colorado, but spent my childhood living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In Santa Fe I gained an appreciation of southwestern art and culture. I always loved looking into the mountains on a drive and seeing old homesteads dilapidated up on the slopes. Imagining the stories the land could tell if it had a voice.

 I pursued art and music while working in the culinary industry having showings at galleries in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins until 2012. I spent the next eleven years as an executive chef pushing my creativity through a different medium.

 In 2023 I lost several friends and my long time canine companion (and best friend) and decided to fully pursue art again. I had that realization that life is too short to be afraid of following your dreams. I don’t like the phrase though. I say make big goals and climb that ladder with a million smaller ones. I live in Colorado springs with my, daughters, and two puppies

​Kristen is a Denver-based artist and photographer, primarily utilizing vintage film cameras. Her work captures bold colors and neon lights, showcasing the color and vibrancy of everyday objects and places.

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She has been doing photography for about a year and a half.  Her work is predominantly focused on  creating compositions with an interesting play of light. She often searches for neon colors and signs to photograph, or bold architectural features. Kristen plans to expand her portfolio by creating more still life and portrait pieces in the near future. 

Diana-Marie Haddad's journey as an artist began in her childhood, where the world of painting offered her a much-needed escape from the challenges posed by a learning disability. The constant presence of tutors in her life limited her participation in extracurricular activities, but art remained her refuge and her passion. In college, Diana-Marie discovered her artistic identity, passionately embracing the creation of abstract works marked by vibrant colors and well-defined shapes. Influenced by the Impressionists and contemporary artists like Peter Max and Roy Lichtenstein, she allows color and shape to guide her, injecting an element of unpredictability into her work. 

Diana-Marie's creations are a manifestation of her inner world and encompass a wide range of themes, from underwater landscapes to the vast realm of space and the depths of her own emotions. Boldly employing mirrored compositions, intricate patterns, and daring color palettes, she challenges viewers by disrupting the tranquility of her work. Color takes on symbolic meaning, with gold often representing energy. Diana-Marie's art invites viewers to explore the dynamic interplay of emotions, shapes, and colors in her captivating compositions, revealing the depths of her inner world.

Matt is a lifelong artist with a love for symbolic meaning and storytelling, channeled through mythic visual art. His existential curiosity and devotion to his craft guides him to create imagery rich with layers of deep meaningfulness. Being on the spectrum himself, he speaks to neurodiversity, mental health, and the ways that non religious spirituality and creative expression saved his life. He co-leads the “Mythic Monday” on Instagram live, is the inventor of “Drawing Games” and the illustrator of the fantasy novel “Azreya”. You can find more about Matt and his artwork below

Amber Miller's artistic journey began in childhood, marked by the challenges of a rare neuromuscular disease that kept her indoors. Her art became a window to nature's wonders and the world of animals, offering solace amid adversity. In 2020, facing postpartum depression, Amber rediscovered art and mastered her signature stippling technique—a meditative process that allowed her to slowly build her art, layer by layer.

Stippling became a way to channel her emotions into her work. With every meticulous dot, Amber found healing and a renewed passion for art. Her creations are an invitation to embrace the beauty in every moment, to find strength in adversity, and to appreciate the intricate details that make life truly remarkable.

Ally Popovich is a Denver-based artist with a passion for working across all mediums. She specializes in vivid color paintings, striking black and white drawings, and capturing emotion in her pieces.

Ever since she could hold a brush or a pencil, she’s been drawn to the world of art. Ally is inspired by capturing fleeting moments of movement and emotion that make life so extraordinary. Her creative fuel comes from a fusion of music, the breathtaking landscapes of nature,and the thrilling experiences that life has to offer. Whether it's the rhythm of a favorite

song, the colors of a sunset, or the energy of a bustling city, Ally finds inspiration all around

her.

Olga is an Eastern European-born artist and architect who has called Colorado home for over a decade. Fluent in three languages, her multicultural background informs her artistic expression, which spans a wide range of themes—from provocative imagery to serene landscapes. Olga’s architectural career deeply influences her art, shaping her approach to composition, structure, and spatial relationships. Working across various mediums, including pencils, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache, her ever-evolving style is a reflection of her journey through life. Art has been her lifelong passion, and she continues to explore new perspectives, driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to connect with the world around her.