What could possibly be more exciting than watching some of the
most cutting edge animation, video and motion-based art being created
in the world today on one of the largest, most luminous outdoor
screens in a downtown setting in the middle of May? Very little,
at least we think the new Plus Gallery/Denver Theatre District
curated program "SightLine" is really something special and
thoroughly distinct as a new opportunity for the public to gather and
enjoy. The program is unique in so many ways, both as a contribution
to Create Denver Week's outstanding "Urban
Encounters" evening on May 11th, as well as a showcase that
has never before been realized in public in a capacity such as
this.
It's also not just for refined art enthusiasts, in fact we feel
that the presentation will appeal to a wide range of people both young
and old....it's for anyone with an adventurous sense for visual
stimulation or an appreciation for how innovation and technology is
impacting art. We've put together an outstanding selection of
artists with a diverse set of short-from works that can entrance,
challenge and in most cases instill amazement.
Approximately twenty artists will be featured this evening
beginning at 8pm at the corner of 14th and Champa in downtown Denver.
Never before seen, newly commissioned works by Denver's premier
new-media artists including Milton Croissant III, Phillip Faulkner,
Joel Swanson, Quintin Gonzalez and the duo of Donald
Fodness/Alvin Gregorio. US artists set to unveil new and recent
works include Jonathan Monaghan, Evan Mann, Kim Pimmel, Eric
Dyer, current Creative Capital grantee Karolina Sobecka,
and the sensational JK Keller. The rest of the program is
comprised of existing works by some of the top international talents
in the world including Berliners Reynold Reynolds and
Andreas Nicolas Fischer, Oslo Norways Racecar, the UK's
Tim Wheatley and Emilio Gomariz, as well as Canadians
Sabrina Ratte, Alex McLeod and new media sensation Jeremy
Bailey. It's a group that dazzles in any capacity but will truly
mesmerize when cast large on the giant LED screen that is at the core
of the DTD's unique infrastructure.
Still from Jonathan Monoghan's new
"Juggernaut"
Still from Milton Croissant III's new "Interior Megapolis
Temple"
The program was curated by Plus Gallery owner Ivar Zeile and Ryan
Pattie, with assistance from current gallery intern Philippe
Moore.
Ivar Zeile's involvement with the Denver Mayor's
Commission on Cultural Affairs began in 2006, and in 2009 led to his
appointment as the first creative director for the new Denver Theater
District, which supports both static and motion-based visual art
components in the public realm. Zeile's past involves intense
concentration in film and cinematic presentation including ten years
with the Sundance Film Festival. In 1998 the Sundance Institute
commissioned Zeile to direct and produce trailers to precede the 1999
selection of films. He has been involved with the Denver Film Society
for the last decade as a patron, writer, and festival screener.
Through Plus Gallery Zeile has established an ongoing experimental
program that includes video, music and performance projects that have
included renowned artists from around the country.
Assistant curator Ryan Pattie is a graduate of
Metropolitan State College of Denver with a concentration in Digital
Art. He was president of the student group NERDA, curating and
promoting digital art and new media shows in the Denver area. In the
last year he has interned at Plus Gallery, and is now working as a
co-curator for the Denver Theatre District, building upon a year of
creating exhibitions showcasing the work of local and international
video and motion based artists.
Gallery intern Philippe Moore is a graduate student at the
University of Denver, where he is pursuing an MFA in Emergent Digital
Practices. His degrees include a BA in Studio Arts from Knox College
in Galesburg, Illinois and an MS in Arts Technology from Illinois
State University. Along with assisting at Plus Gallery, Philippe is
currently developing programs that merge arts and technology for
students entering the workforce through Arts Street.
Ivar Zeile and Ryan Pattie spoke extensively on the
untitledartshow.com last night to discuss the project. Hear what they
had to say about this singular event before next friday by tuning in
at:
You can also view our most recent trailer for the program,
featuring brief snippets from some of the works at
This project would not have been possible without the generous
support from Create Denver Week and the Denver Theatre
District. The goal of the DTD through SightLine is to to
enhance the urban core of the city through a dynamic, constant visual
art presence with regular programming of creative motion-based content
on the LED screens.
SightLine is just one of the focal programs occurring May 11th for
Create Denver Week's "Urban Encounters." The entire
evening is a rare happening in our community that promotes a forward
thinking, fun and ultra-creative agenda that is unlike any other in
the country. Other programs taking place that evening only on and off
the LED screen are:
6-8pm SideShop: Beta @ 1600 Glenarm, Suite 110
Shop 24/7 via QR code, the SideShops are stocked with 100% locally
designed goods and provides local creative businesses a platform to
launch product and ideas without a large initial investment or risk.
Product launches by The Clyfford Still Museum, AWKWRD, Winston Lane,
Revolution Apparel, GoodApples and Create Denver.
6-8pm ThePassage @ 1600 Glenarm, Suite 110
Legwork Studio will transform the interior retail space of the
SideShops into an interactive environment through a combination of
projection, animation and Microsoft Kinect. Viewers can interact with
the projection to change the space's visual architecture.
7-8pm KacheOut@ 14th & Champa LED
Mode Set will transform the LED screen into an interactive gaming
platform. The 2-player video game, based on the classic Breakout
(1976, Atari) and Arkanoid (1986, Taito), utilizes a Microsoft Kinect
infrared controller for hands-free motion interaction, featuring
audio-reactive 3D graphics. Game on.
8-9pm SightLine @ 14th Champa LED
Plus Gallery and the Denver Theatre District present a luminous
display of contemporary short-form video works from international
pioneers of motion-based art on the LED screen, with five works by
local artists commissioned specifically for the evening. The program
sustains visual flow that is scopic and captivating to the
senses.
8-10pm InStereo @ 16th & Champa LED
Magic Cyclops and Karla Rodriguez host flash karaoke on the 16th
Street Mall's big screen. The LED will buzz with audio reactive
visuals created by local VJ CacheFlow while the community fills the
air with your favorite, or not-so-favorite, songs.
To find out more about the entire Create Denver Week programming,
which includes seminars and opportunities of all kinds for three days
straight, visit
The
Denver Theatre District and
Plus Gallery will
host a VIP reception on the 9th floor of the Spire across the street
from the 14th and Champa LED screen that night starting at 7pm.
You must rsvp to attend, but the reception will include an
introduction to the program, drinks, food and an ideal viewing
position for the LED screen and/or quick access to the street that
night. Contact
ivar@plusgallery.com to RSVP or click
