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You are invited..... Wild Things opens July 27th at Mirada Fine Art (Denver, CO)

 


Opening Reception: 

Saturday, July 27th, 4-6pm


Exhibition: July 27th - August 25th

 

We're really excited about Mirada's newest exhibition: 

WILD THINGS! 


In 2009, Mirada Fine Art opened its doors with an artist that immediately grabbed the attention of all the new gallery’s patrons: Jill Shwaiko. Her charming bronze critters (and oil paintings) brought smiles and laughter to all who encountered them. Her artwork is a whimsical contemporary take on ancient petroglyphs. Each figure tells a story. 15 years after joining Mirada, Jill continues to be a favorite for all those who walk through our doors. This will be Jill's first appearance in the gallery in the last five years.


For this exhibition, Jill is being paired with Mirada’s newest artist, Kimberly Santini. Kimberly is a master of capturing the allure and spirit of wildlife in an expressive and imaginative way. Her enticing wildlife paintings are unlike anything we've ever experienced and we're truly excited to present them to our patrons. Her work has been collected across the United States and Kimberly was even the official artist for the 2015 Kentucky Derby.


Be sure to experience Mirada’s ‘WILD THINGS’ exhibition...it should prove to be an unforgettable collaboration!



The gallery for distinctive contemporary art.


GALLERY HOURS:


Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm

Sunday, Noon - 4pm

Closed Monday


Mirada Fine Art

1331 15th Street

Denver, CO 80202

303.697.9006

email: info@miradafineart.com


www.MIRADAFINEART.com


The above press release came from Mirada Fine Art - the following is from me. 


THANK YOU - over the last 24 years your support, purchases, encouragement, engagement and love has gotten me to this moment. Art isn’t made in a vacuum, it’s a reflection of the world in which it exists. And you have made my world kinder, brighter, funnier, full of love and beauty and hope and possibility. I am so proud of my new paintings in this show and how they reflect this - our journey into a deeper connection with our individual lives and communities. 


My Better Half and I will be at Mirada July 27th to welcome fans of Jill’s work and my own. Come enjoy some great art.


Love you, Kim

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