Four local artists with vastly different styles working in tandem with each other will be on display at the SeeSaw Art Gallery in Englewood for its third exhibition, “Oscillations.”
Hayley Schneider, gallery owner, said the exhibit features artists Leslie Fitzsimmons, Jamie Gray, Ilan Gutin, and Autumn T. Thomas. The show opens to the public on May 4 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and runs by appointment through July 28.
“For this show, people can expect to see a variety of artwork from wood wall sculptures, weavings and watercolor paintings that are all tied together through the concept of exploring how the artists oscillate between subconscious and deliberate decision making, hence the show’s title,” Schneider said.
The inspiration for the show came from studio visits Schneider conducted with each artist. It led her to notice that “their approach and process toward creating art were very similar, despite their different mediums.”
“Their works offer viewers an interpretation of the compromise of competing influences including experimentation and intuition, structure and fluidity, distortion and conformity, and spontaneity and deliberation,” she said.
SeeSaw Art Gallery opened recently because of “good luck and being in the right place at the right time,” Schneider said.
“SeeSaw is a contemporary art gallery devoted to fostering meaningful connections between community, artists, and collectors,” she said. “Our mission is to showcase thought-provoking exhibitions, highlighting emerging and under-represented artists, the vast majority of them local to Colorado.”
The Englewood community has been supportive, she said.
“I hope this exhibition allows viewers to consider how oscillations in their own life influence their lived experience,” Schneider said. “It’s a wonderful meditation on finding balance and compromise. In addition to reflecting on the show’s purpose, we encourage anyone interested in art in general to come view the exhibit.”
She said the gallery plans to host other events and programming during the exhibit’s display which will include “art education, artist talks with the four exhibiting artists, and an inviting space to see some amazing local art.”
SeeSaw Art Gallery is open by appointment only. People can set up times to visit by emailing connect@seesawgallery.com or calling 303-501-2712. For more information, visit seesawartgallery.com.