In scientific terms a catalyst is a material that precipitates change, or a reaction. In life, art is often the catalyst for new ideas, thoughts, and actions. Beginning September 2021, five Colorado artists are collaborating on an immersive installation at Niza Knoll Gallery called “Catalyst”. Visitors are asked to bring their imagination and embrace the mystery as they encounter a multi-sensory experience, including glimpses of abstracted forms inspired by the natural and imagined world. The altered space will incorporate various materials including cast paper, fiber, 3D printed forms and video projections that that envelop the viewer with the intent to spark feelings of change and growth. The artists, participating by invitation, are Victoria Eubanks, Kendra Fleischman, Judy Gardner, Jennifer Ghormley and Bonnie Ferrill Roman.

The public is invited to an opening from 4-8pm on September 24 and an artist talk on Sunday October 10, 1 pm and is welcome to view the installation from September 24 – November 21, 2021. As a thank you, visitors who donate the suggested $5 will take home a handprinted collector’s ticket. Check the website current gallery hours and photos of the exhibit at www.nizaknollgallery.com

Victoria Eubanks (Denver) is an abstract artist who works with encaustic, printmaking, cold wax, and photography, she likes to mix the media; the occasional recognizable object might show up.

Judy Gardner (Arvada) combines digital fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and laser cutting with traditional art techniques and materials. Her work ranges from representational to abstract, but is always inspired by nature.

Bonnie Ferrill Roman (Wheatridge) is a contemporary mixed-media sculptor, installation artist, and digital photographer. Her primary medium is cast and formed handmade paper, which she combines with fibers, natural materials, encaustic, pastel, pigment printing, poetry, and/or light, to create delicate abstract works that reference micro/macrocosm and human/nature congruences.

Artist Kendra Fleischman (Loveland) Using a combination of traditional art media and digital motion art, Kendra creates multi-sensory experiences that blur the line between reality and fantasy.

Jennifer Ghormley (Denver) works with figurative imagery and abstract forms through color printed with woodblocks, screen prints, installations, fabric, thread, and sewn elements.