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Thought-provoking art on display in FLC faculty show

A new, lighter-than-air wall sculpture by Jay Dougan anchors the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery exhibit this month. Centered on the west wall, “R.W. Quilt” is a pristine visual puzzle. ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Inaugural Durango Dharma Center art show connects art to meditation

‘It’s that process of being in the moment and being with what’s there’

DATE: Sep 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Studio & represents new artist

Jenn Rawling is the newest represented artist at Studio &. Rawling is an artist and songwriter who works as a studio artist in Durango, where she pursues her interests in printma...

DATE: Sep 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Booth registration now open for Studio &’s Bizarre Bazaar

Every December, Studio & Gallery hosts the Bizarre Bazaar, which is a cross between a holiday bazaar and a Turkish bazaar. The gallery’s space is filled with 23 local artists who are selling...

DATE: Sep 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

An artist found a parasitic worm in his eye – and turned it into art

The painting was not an image of anything in particular, just an abstract confluence of psychedelic colors and wormlike patterns inside a perfectly round circle. Ben Taylor didn’t like it mu...

DATE: Aug 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Two artists, living 7 hours apart, bridge a divide

‘Parallel Intersections’ opens at Studio & Gallery

DATE: Aug 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Cortez painter brings ‘personal’ art show to Olio in Mancos

Susan Reed’s work showcases rural life

DATE: Aug 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Mancos photographer chosen as artist-in-residence at Canyons of the Ancients

Wagner will focus on night photography

DATE: Jul 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Potter, painter headed to Artisans of Mancos

Opening reception planned for Ann Sciba; painter coming soon

DATE: Jul 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Local artist includes students in north Main Avenue project

At the corner of 31st Street and Main Avenue, artist Jeff Wise and four high school interns are building a new piece of art as part of the city of Durango’s plan to jazz up the north Main co...

DATE: Jul 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Kayra Martinez helps refugees through art

Flight attendant lives in Greece, helps refugees create art

DATE: Jun 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Artists want you to explore what you may not see in ‘Rivers’

Collaboration at Studio & Gallery challenges viewers to look deeper

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

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Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Thought-provoking art on display in FLC faculty show

Inaugural Durango Dharma Center art show connects art to meditation

Studio & represents new artist

Booth registration now open for Studio &’s Bizarre Bazaar

An artist found a parasitic worm in his eye – and turned it into art

Two artists, living 7 hours apart, bridge a divide

Cortez painter brings ‘personal’ art show to Olio in Mancos

Mancos photographer chosen as artist-in-residence at Canyons of the Ancients

Potter, painter headed to Artisans of Mancos

Local artist includes students in north Main Avenue project

Kayra Martinez helps refugees through art

Artists want you to explore what you may not see in ‘Rivers’

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