The Genteel Revolutionary by Ellamaria Foley-Ray
ON VIEW: February 2–March 4
Art Walk & Reception: Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
How do memories of a community ancestor create a legacy of an authentic vision for future generations, particularly those from BIPOC communities, to reach their highest potential through public education? The Genteel Revolutionary: Embracing Dr. Rachel Bassette Noel’s Legacy invites you to explore this question through narrative quilts. Hear the story of how the first African American woman to hold public office in Colorado gained strength from her family, community, history and faith to help bring about the desegregation of Denver Public Schools.
ON VIEW IN MARIANI GALLERY
Solo Show by Calista Lyon
January 20–February 26
Art Walk & Reception: Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
You’ll see Calista Lyon’s work deconstruct historical and contemporary representations of landscape. She examines how images have been used to wield state, colonial, and imperial power to build nations.
ON VIEW IN OAK ROOM GALLERY
grit and gristle by Rachel Linneman
February 2–March 6
Art Walk & Reception: Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Reflecting on her Appalachian upbringing, Rachel Linnemann uses found objects to highlight blue collar and emotional labor and familial struggles. She transforms these items with costume jewelry, gold, pearls and opulence to raise everyday objects to a new level. This gives you the opportunity to find visual joy in topics of generational trauma that are difficult to talk about. You’ll see food as a symbol of community, poverty, family legacy and comfort and be invited to embrace both joy and hardship.
