R. JUSTIN STEWART DOCUMENTATION OF "DISTORTING (A MESSIAH PROJECT, 13C) NOW ON VIMEO

One of the hardest working artists in the field today, R. Justin Stewart launched his latest installation "Distorting (A Messiah Project, 13c) at the Invisible Dog Art Center in NYC.  He recently posted two terrific videos that allow us to experience the work (and installation of it) online.


http://vimeo.com/38593858
http://vimeo.com/38195895


Plus Gallery artist Riva Sweetrocket visited Justin for the opening  and sent us a couple of images from her new home in NYC!

PLUS GALLERY ARTISTS IN NOTABLE BIENNIAL EXHIBITIONS AROUND DENVER

A few artists from the Plus Gallery stable will have works on view for and during the Biennial of the Americas in select locations.  Here's a brief rundown of what you might find:

Tsehai Johnson unveils an exquisite new ceramic work as part of the official Biennial exhibition "Artists' Footprints" at Redline just three blocks from Plus Gallery.  This exhibition, curated by RedLine artist in residence Viviane Le Courtois, explores the boundaries of art and life through innovative systems of creation and production, and will be on view starting July 8th.  Johnson will discuss her work at Redline on Wednesday July 7th at 7pm.

Bill Amundson, Jon Rietfors and Patti Hallock will all have a work on view in the official Biennial exhibition "Objectophelia" which commences tonight at a temporary location next to the MCA Denver and at 1900 16th Street.  The exhibition has been curated and organized by former Plus Gallery artist Lauri Lynnxe Murphy.

Finally, Riva Sweetrocket and Colin Livingston have works on view as part of the Denver Art Dealer Association's spotlight exhibition for the next three months at DIA.

PETER ILLIG JOINS CITY OF AURORA ART COLLECTION

The City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program recently selected Plus Gallery artist Peter Illig to create a painting for the Aurora Fire Department History Museum, located at Fire Station #1 in the East End Arts District. The result, which is almost complete, is a 52-inch by 52-inch painting which will be installed in the lobby entrance to the fire station's museum at 9801 E. 16th Ave.  The painting celebrates the benevolent work endeavored by Aurora firefighters and joins a collection of over 35 works of art for the Aurora Fire Station Art Collection that includes works by other Plus Gallery artists including Bill Amundson, Patti Hallock, Wes Magyar and Riva Sweetrock. An impeccable collection indeed, we congratulate the City of Aurora on having fine taste and using the Art in Public Places Program to support some of Denver's finest contemporary artists.

Peter Illig in his studio working on the City of Aurora commission