November brings the second of two group shows featuring artists from The Mix Co-op at Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Drive. Work by Mark Friday, Nancy Enyart, Victoria Eubanks and Kristy Melodia will be on view Nov 1 – Dec 22, 2024, with a public Artists Reception on Friday, Nov 15, 5-8 pm.
The Mix has been in the back space of Niza Knoll Gallery since it opened in 2010. While the roster of member artists has shifted over the years, their art styles always meld well together and are a wonderful addition to the monthly featured exhibition. Once a year they split up and host two group shows in the main gallery. Long-time member Nancy Enyart will continue to charm viewers with her hand-built ceramic pieces featuring all manner of creatures great and small—rhinos, birds, elephants and more! Sometimes solo, sometimes paired with friends or perched on structures, her sculptural pieces have muted colors but plenty of personality.
Victoria Eubanks is a mixed-media artist and long-time co-op member. The work in this show aims to give viewers a sense of place or sense of space—physical or dreamlike. Her paintings offer purposeful shapes; leaves, houses, chairs, a ladder, roughly rendered and reminiscent of something you can’t quite put your finger on. They offer intangible connection.
Mark Friday expresses his quirky sense of humor through his assemblage sculptures. Some works in this show are figurative and filled with character, while others conjure fun contraptions or meaningless mechanisms. All are interesting collections of found objects combined to make something new and unique.
Having been a co-op member in previous years, Kristy Melodia, has rejoined The Mix! Finding her inspiration in humor and nature, this exhibit will showcase her delightful ceramic bee-hive bud vases and life-like sneaker sculptures. Her fabric-art skills will also be on display with colorful, dimensional “paintings” made from wool.
Niza Knoll Gallery is located at 915 Santa Fe Drive in Denver’s popular Art District on Santa Fe and specializes in intriguing conceptual exhibits featuring work by local and regional artists. The gallery participates in the district's First Friday, Third Friday, and Sundays on Santa Fe events in addition to hosting private concerts, and guest speakers associated with the exhibitions. The Mix Co-op, an integral part of the gallery, features eight local artists and is open during regular hours Thursday–Sunday, 1–4 pm. Visit www.nizaknollgallery.com to view and purchase works online and for the most up-to-date calendar of events.