Following the successful first iteration of an exhibition focused entirely on digital painting, Helikon is pleased to announce ‘Pixel Palette II’ with a new roster of artists. Jadon Ulrich is one of the new names on this year’s list, showcasing in his work some of the unique possibilities offered within the discipline of digital painting. […]
Maggie Chiang, a recent graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design, is a young illustrator already becoming prolific in the Los Angeles area and the wider commercial art scene. Her work struck us for its refined beauty and simplicity– a muted palette of natural tones and a careful attention to composition are consistent across her […]
CDOT has closed a number of streets around Helikon through July 17 for road construction as they work on the Brighton Blvd. Corridor project. 38th and Brighton Blvd. is closed off, if you’re coming from North of I-25, we recommend taking Arkins Ct. to 35th street which connects with Wynkoop. If you’re coming from South […]
Two highly notable artists of illustration and the figurative arts come together in ‘Harmonie,’ an exhibit opening this Friday which explores the intersection of styles and sensibilities between the art of George Pratt and Felipe Echevarria. The artists will also give a joint painting demo from life on Saturday, May 13 from 1-5pm. In preparation […]
We’re thrilled to host the work of artist Johnie Thornton in this year’s ‘Muses of Mount Helikon’ exhibit. Johnie paints sleek, hyperrealistic portraits always incorporating some element of rich, draping texture. His works all have dark undertones, made more clear through titles commenting on such subjects as societal beauty standards, misogyny, structural racism, and individual insecurities. Johnie’s work has been a big hit […]
This weekend, September 17-18, marks the seventh annual Colorado Crush street art festival, bringing talent from near and far to cover some prime walls around in the heart of RiNo in fresh new murals. We caught up with Helikon artists Vinni Alfonso and John Van Horn as they finished up their collaborative piece behind Larimer St, between […]
Coinciding with the second weekend of Denver Arts Week, there are several promising shows opening around the city today, tomorrow, and on Saturday. As a gallery assistant, I’m always thrilled to hear about openings that don’t conflict with our own openings, and these days the opportunities are easy to come by as each weekend seems to be […]
DENVER, Colorado (August 29, 2015) – Announcing “Stratum: New Works by Naomi Scheck & Peter Yumi,” opening this September at Helikon Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Stratum is an exhibition between Scheck and Yumi that features never before seen large and small scale abstract works from both artists. The term ‘stratum,’ meaning layers or levels, reflects […]
DENVER, Colorado (August 29, 2015) – Helikon is pleased to announce Translucent Winds, a solo exhibit of new work by Justin Ankenbauer. Justin, a longtime studio artist and gallery participant at Helikon, has become known for his distinct style of abstract painting. His work ranges from brightly colored, tangled compositions that flow across canvasses to […]
This week RedLine Contemporary Art Center organized and hosted 48 hours of socially engaged art and conversation, a program bringing together leading arts organizations and artists from around Denver to discuss social engagement through art. In tandem with the Creative Time Summit taking place as part of the Venice Bienniale, the two-day program consisted of […]
Gallery is closed for hanging, we re-open 3/10 Dismiss