winter (summer, spring & fall) Hinterland

Over 6" of snow fell in Denver last night, coincidentally hours after the heat in my "trusty" old Volvo went out, so I am opting to spend the day at my laptop with this office view:

Viewing the gorgeous winter wonderland outside, I think it is appropriate to mention a gallery space in Denver's Rino District with a delightful name: Hinterland. http://hinterlandartspace.com/
Hinterland is an exhibition space owned by husband and wife team Sabin Aell and Randy Rushton. It features some of the more innovative, contemporary and experimental art exhibitions in the Denver area. Of note, it also houses the studio of previously featured artist Lisa Kowalski.

Stop in to see the exhibits. Next up, a pop-up show/sale called Vintage Renewal that promises "eclectic Bohemian inspired style through the reuse of existing vintage and recycled materials." It opens Saturday, November 12th and will feature live music by Rob Drabkin.

Free Week Fun: Seeking the Sublime, Strange, Spectacular

I like to ask artists that I meet what they would do with a free week, one without obligations, agendas, or dreaded appointments. July's Artist X replied that she would spend it all checking out thrift stores and yard sales. She loves "old stuff with a history, a story" This was not a surprising response given this doll display in her studio.
 
A great deal of my admiration for her work stems from my appreciation for her somewhat strange, often macabre, but always interesting choice of subject matter. Let's be honest, ceramics can sometimes be too decorative and too kitschy. She transcends that stereotype. Here are a few: