vail valley gallery guide winter 2015
Lydia Ostrova (Russian, B. 1914)
“Spring” Original Oil on Canvas 27”H x 21”W 1958
Exhibiting Fine Russian Impressionist Paintings
vailgallery.com
970 476 2525
100 E. Meadow Dr. #17 Vail, CO 81657
www.ShopLaNae.com Solaris, 1Willow Bridge Rd. C6Vail, CO 970.476.7933
e d i t o r’s l e t t e r
I – 2 WINTER 2015
–
vail valley gallery guide winter 2014
vail daily magazine group gm Susan Ludlow • sludlow@vaildaily.com
editor Wren Bova • wren@vaildaily.com
art director Carly Arnold • carnold@cmnm.org Photo by Dominique Taylor
t was about 20 years ago when I heard a little girl say to her mom, “Things look different at night when the colors go away.” It was the sort of sentence that cut through the chatter and bowled me over. I imagined colors as tangible entities that came and went on their own schedule, inhabiting the space while there and leaving an empty spot when gone. Leave it to a fouryear-old to lead the way. Artists don’t usually need the four-year-old, though. They can channel the child’s eyes and draw their own conclusions, whether it’s Carrie Fell’s ruminations of color and ideals, or Gail Folwell’s immediately identifiable bodies in pursuit of motion and integrity. Things look different when the artists show up. Perhaps Britten put it best: “When we see possibilities rather than limits, it inspires us to live fully. Life seems a little more beautiful.”
marketing director Mark Bricklin • mbricklin@vaildaily.com
ad director Patrick Connolly • pconnolly@vaildaily.com
national sales director Cynthia Bruggeman • cbruggeman@vaildaily.com
contributing writers & photographers Justin McCarty, Kimberly Nicoletti, Caramie Schnell, Shauna Farnell, Kim Fuller, Anthony Thornton, Dana Patterson
design team supervisor Welcome to ART.
Afton Pospíšilová
Wren Bova
Ashley Detmering, Darin Bliss, Malisa Samsel
design team
editor
advertising services coordinator Krystal Brunell • kbrunell@vaildaily.com
account managers Carole Bukovich • cbukovich@vaildaily.com Eric Burgund • eburgund@vaildaily.com Chris Jacobson • cjacobson@vaildaily.com Beth Mckenzie • bmckenzie@vaildaily.com Heidi Schmitt • hschmitt@vaildaily.com Kip Tingle • ktingle@vaildaily.com
on the covers
circulation manager David Hakes • dhakes@vaildaily.com
vail daily publisher Don Rogers • drogers@vaildaily.com
swif t communications president Bob Brown • rbrown@swiftcom.com
colorado mountain news media gm Jim Morgan • jmorgan@cmnm.org
colorado mountain news media production director Bill Walker • bwalker@cmnm.org
SELEC TION OF GOLD RINGS by Dan Telleen Karats, Vail Photo by Justin McCarty
“SKI TRIP ” by Anton Arkhipov Oil on canvas C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek
The Vail Daily is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colorado Mountain News Media200 Lindbergh Drive | P.O. Box 1500Gypsum, Colorado 81637 p. 970.328.6333 f. 970.328.6409 Copyright ©2014 Colorado Mountain News Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited.
MASTERPIECE: [mas-ter-pees] - noun 1. 2. 3.
An outstanding work of art or craft Anything done with masterly skill: a masterpiece of leadership An extremely good example of something
Eric Lyon, Broker/Owner Eric Wagenknecht, Broker Associate
VAIL REAL ESTATE GROUP
MASTERING THE ART OF VA I L VA L L E Y R E A L E S TAT E CORDILLERA | VAIL | 970.376.0844 | www.VailRealEstateGroup.com
contents 10
10 C. ANTHONY GALLERY
22
14
38
20 36
Featuring Britten & Anton Arkhipov
– 4 WINTER 2015
–
12 CLAGGETT/REY GALLERY Featuring Gail Folwell
14 ALPEN ART & ANTIKS Featuring Various Artists
16 McRAE LITT FINE ART Featuring David Michael Bowers
18 GIB SINGLETON Featuring Gib Singleton
20 GALERIE ZÜGER Featuring Anke Schofield
22 ART ON A WHIM Featuring David Gonzales
24 J. COTTER GALLERY Featuring Jim Cotter
26 MASTERS GALLERY
Featuring James Jensen
28 GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY Featuring Various Artists
30 VAIL INTERNATIONAL GALLERY Featuring Ron Hicks
32 CARRIE FELL GALLERY Featuring Carrie Fell
34 KARATS Featuring Dan Telleen
36 COGSWELL GALLERY Featuring Various Artists
38 ART IN THE VALLEY GALLERY Featuring Mason Torry
40 PUBLIC ART 42 ART EXHIBITIONS 44 GALLERY LISTINGS 46 ARTIFACTS
30
34
20
32
28
24
12
– 5 WINTER 2015
–
18
26
16
map B E AV E R C R E E K BE AVER CREEK C. Anthony Gallery
2.
J. Cotter Gallery
3.
Knox Gallery
4.
By Nature Gallery
5.
Tony Newlin Gallery
6.
Horton Fine Art
7.
The Sportsman’s Gallery & Paderewski Fine Art
8.
Riva Bahn Expess
BEAVER CREEK VILLAGE
Haymeadow Li
Park Hyatt
6
5
Skier Bridge
7
Grand Bohemian Gallery
SON
RAN Park Strawberry C HD
R
1a 1b
Vail Nature Center Vilar Center
The Squash Blossom
8 NE LA
–
AV ON DA
LE
2015
12. Cogswell Gallery
AG LL VI
14. Karats
To Avon
15. PISMO Fine Art Glass Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
16. Vail Village Arts 17. Gib Singleton Gallery 18. Diva
LIONSHE AD
AV O N
I70
PL
K EE
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
R RC
19. Vail International Gallery
E AV
BE
20. Masters Gallery
AVON
21. Claggett/Rey Gallery
GO
RE
L PE
Hospital Avon Rd
PL
TO
Born Free Express Li
City Market
Eagle Bahn Gondola
A CH
22. Forré & CO. Fine Art Gallery 24. Galerie Züger
GO
E
13. Alpen Art & Antiks
23. McRae Litt Fine Art
HAN
2
11. Art on a Whim
WINTER
R
E AV
CR
BE
10. J. Cotter Gallery
6
K
EE
3 Ice Rink
VAIL VILL AGE
–
GOLDEN PEAK
4
Repentance Sculpture
9.
Centennial Gopher Hill LiftLi
VAIL RVAL D LEY DR
1.
CRE
EK
Gerald R. Ford Park
th pa
Ticket Office
c
Re
Vail Public Library
25. Carrie Fell Gallery
LIONSHEAD VILLAGE LIONSHE AD
EAS
T LI
26. Matt Inden Photography
ON
SHE
AD
Arrabelle
EAST MEA
DOW DR
Vai
26
CR
Ice Rink
AVON
Dobson Ice Arena
27. Art of the Valley Gallery
Top Le
27 Shopper Parking on Level 1 &Chapel 2 Square
TO
FRONTAGE RD
VailLionshead Golf Club Parking Structure
Park
70
FREE Parking All Summer!
Information Center Lifthouse Condos
Seibert Circle Pirate Ship Park
Vista Bahn Li
T
S WALL
WILLO
W RD
VAIL VILLAGE
10
CREE
K DR
– 7
Children’s Fountain
GO
2015
–
12
Clock Tower
WINTER
RE CREEK DR
International Bridge
11 Covered Bridge
14
15
Solaris Sculptures
EADOW
EAST M
Information Center Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
DR
Vail Transportation Center
Ice Rink
25 FRONTAGE RD
18 19a
20
RD
13
16
K
CREE
17
BRIDGE
GORE
10th Mountain Division Statue
VILLAGE CENTRE DR
evel Shopper Parking
Checkpoint Charlie
WILLOW
il Parking Structure
9
BRIDGE ST
ORE
VA I L V I L L A G E
22
23 24
21
19b
Dobson Ice Arena Vail Public Library Lionshead Village Vail Medical Center Altitude Sports Club
TO
ART
for your floor Have floor-to-ceiling art in your home. Stop by our 11,000 sq ft showroom in Avon and experience rug love.
Serving the Vail Valley since 1972
810 Nottingham Road, Avon • 970-949-5390 • ruggsbenedict.com
C. A N T HON Y GA LLERY 61 avondale lane, market square | beaver creek • 970.845.8645 • canthony.gallery featuring Britten and Anton Arkhipov
– 9 WINTER 2015
–
“Freestyle,” by Anton Arkhipov, 55” by 47”, limited edition giclee
A
nton Arkhipov grew up in Moscow, painting in his father’s studio. Displaying talent at an early age, he underwent rigorous training in classical techniques. He began to show his work after graduating from college, though only in government-sponsored exhibitions. But in 1987, he began showing in underground show, joining a young group of artists — Kovchea — who pushed the artistic and political envelope. From there, he ventured to exhibitions in Europe, and by 1990 had moved to
New York. On a quest to represent the human spirit with his artwork, he chose to portray the good life: fine food, good wines and a playful sensibility. “From the time I started my training in my father’s studio,” Anton says, “I understood that art is my way of communicating with the world and my therapy in dealing with the trials of life. My pieces have always reflected the emotions and spirit of my life and I can now be bold enough to say that I am shamelessly happy in both my professional and personal life.”
C. A N T HON Y GA LLERY
S – 10 WINTER 2015
–
itting before a blank canvas can fuel an artistic block for many painters – especially those of the spontaneous, abstract variety that never paint from photos or figures. But when Britten encounters a fresh canvas, her imagination begins churning. “I focus on my inner world rather than my outer world,” she says. “Somehow staring at a blank canvas clears my mind and opens the door to creativity. Looking into pure white is similar to closing my eyes. Eventually colors and vibrations begin to emerge. I don’t try to capture them, I just notice them as a feeling washes over me. I reach for the colors that best translate the feeling.” The Vail-based artist grew up in San Francisco and studied painting in Florence, Italy. Her work is characterized by a collage of colors and layers, comprised of water-based paint, oil, resin, metal and occasionally sprinkled with unlikely materials such as vinegar, salt and champagne. She never has a clear object in mind as she paints, but often her pieces resemble swirling landscapes, colorful gardens or a bright montage of fallen leaves. Because she paints intuitively, her only intention is to create a specter of beauty. The finished product is a surprise to her as much as other viewers and she cherishes the “get to know you” component of meeting each piece. “Each painting is an individual,” she says. “Like a person, some paintings reveal themselves to me immediately and others are slightly shy and require more patience. Some boldly yell their names and others make me guess for a while.” It is only after she spends some time becoming acquainted with each piece that Britten names her work. She
has a piece entitled “Splendor,” which, comprised of soft oranges, yellows and lime greens, abstractly resembles a faded pond surrounded by trees. “When I saw the painting I felt incredible warmth and could see its light almost as if it were back lit,” Britten says. “It reminded me of meeting someone who radiates grace and beauty from the inside. I simply enjoyed its splendor.”
C ON T INUE D
“When I saw ‘Annica’ it reminded me of wildflowers in the rain,” Britten says. “’Annica’ means impermanence and I felt the impermanence of this beauty because the seasons change so rapidly in the mountains.” While many artists approach their next body of work with a theme in mind or at least a color scheme, for Britten, she won’t know what’s
“Vantage....a unique view,” byBritten, 30” by 40”
The piece entitled “Annica” is set to a dark ocean-colored backdrop, the colorful yellow, pink and orange shapes resembling lily pads floating one-dimensionally while the front layer is comprised of highly detailed pieces of what look like butterfly wings. But as with all her works, its interpretation is in the eye of the beholder..
coming until she has a paintbrush in hand and begins making strokes. “My studio is a place where anything is possible,” she says. “Creativity has no limits and when I allow it to flow, it is effortless bliss. When we see possibilities rather than limits, it inspires us to live fully. Life seems a little more beautiful.” — by shauna farnell
“Splendor....a glow of inner radiance,” by Britten, 40” by 70”
– 11 WINTER 2015
–
“Circadian....the rhythm of nature,” by Britten, 70” by 70”
“Annica.....the true nature of impermanence,” by Britten, 50” by30”
CL AGGE T T / R E Y GA LL E RY 100 east meadow drive, no. 7 | vail 970.476.9350 • claggettrey.com featuring Gail Folwell
F – 12 WINTER 2015
–
orget what it looks like — make what it feels like. When Gail Folwell uttered these words during a Q&A with the Denver Art Museum, she was encapsulating her work perfectly. The artist is known for creating sculptures that are both raw and refined, whether they detail a professional skier careening down a hill or a lover slumped over with longing. “They call it the visual arts but really, witnessing great art is an emotional experience,” explains Folwell.”Look at (Picasso’s) ‘Guernica.’ To create and receive art as an expression of experience is the difference between being
impressed by a craft or punched in the gut. Takes your breath away.” Visitors to Vail have had the opportunity to be “punched in the gut” by Folwell’s work, “The Edge.” Inspired by daredevil Bode Miller but honoring all the skiers and snowboarders who have represented Vail at the World Championship and Olympic competitions, the sculpture is at the Mountain Plaza near gondola “One.” “Gail Folwell’s ‘Edge’ captures the essence and fluidity of skiing better than any I have seen,” says Bill Rey, owner of Claggett/Rey Gallery. “She technically nailed the contemporary racer and it’s a perfect fit to the Mountain Plaza.” Though the sheer size of “The Edge” certainly helps pack some of the punch, Folwell’s works, both great and small, manage to seize on the subject’s most dynamic essence. From largerthan-life public art to tabletop sculptures and even kitchen drawer pulls, her motivation is to make her work matter to the viewer in a very personal way. “It’s always about what it feels like,” says Folwell. “Love, death, lust, adrenaline … in the case of sports, it’s why we watch. We want to relate to the rush of that perfect, dangerously precarious turn, or the shot, or win, or speed. All of the things we do for pleasure are toying with our emotional experience. I want art to do that.” To this end, Folwell begins creating a sculpture by chasing
“Falling Snow,” edition of 9, 35” by 6“ by 6”, bronze
a moment, a concept, a feeling. Either she comes across it, or she goes looking for it. Originally a graphic designer, she allows herself the artistic license to accentuate and elongate, dramatize and imbue — whatever it takes to make a piece that really captures the essence. “Generally I don’t even approach something until a concept or a moment of something I’ve seen strikes me as moving,” she says. Eventually she’ll bring in an expert to critique what she’s done — a ski coach, perhaps, who knows what each individual muscle is doing as a racer rounds a gate. But if it doesn’t make an emotional impact it’s not done. “Like all of our artists, it’s about the level of quality of the work represented,” says Rey. “Gail’s work is of the highest quality and it adds a wonderful contemporary side to our gallery.” — by wren bova
“Challenge,” edition of 9, 42” by 19” by 16”, bronze
“The Edge” by Gail Folwell, edition 1/1, bronze
“Me and Thee,” by Gail Folwell, edition of 9, 30” by 8” by 9” bronze
–
Collection of WWII Naval Binoculars
14 WINTER 2015
Monumental 19th Century Bavarian Horn Clock
–
“The Shepherd and the Sea,” by Philip Richard Morris, 56” by 96”, oil on canvas
A LPE N A R T & A N T IKS 242 east meadow drive, vail alpenantiques.com • 970.476.3570 featuring Various artists
A
lways buy what you love and you will never go wrong” is the simple advice art and antiques dealer Bradbury Ketelhut has been using as a mantra to build important collections for clients for over 20 years. This business is in his blood, as the son of a well-respected American antiques dealer, and his eye has been trained and refined from years of exhibiting at major shows from Olympia in London to the Armory in NYC. “The years of doing business in the international markets has allowed me to build a network of dealer connections – we can source what others simply don’t have access to.” Ketelhut shares how the new Vail store is called “eclectic” at least a few times a day. The reputation is no doubt from the mixture of antique and contemporary items on display — a modern gallery with the spirit of a museum. “I wanted to do something unique — not just another normal art gallery or a stuffy antiques store.” The space has showcased and sold paintings from the 17th and 20th
1933 Alfa Romeo Wood Model by Paul Jacobsen
centuries, including major works by Albert Bierstadt, one of the most famous Hudson River Valley artists, and William Merritt Chase, a pronounced American impressionist painter. In addition to classic artwork, Alpen Art & Antiks has examples of 19th century Swiss Black Forest carvings, and vintage World War II Japanese and German naval binoculars. “The WWII naval binoculars that we sell are a great example of a historical item that has contemporary structural appeal,” says Ketelhut. “The sleek, polished lines could bridge the gap between modern and antique interiors — not to mention they are actually pieces you can use.” It’s a “mountain modern” approach that Ketelhut explains has been a focus in local interior design, and his store caters to this welcome juxtaposition. “We look to bridge the gap between the genres.” “What I have noticed in the past year is clients who went more modern are coming in to purchase ‘one key piece to give the room more character,’”
he says. “This usually leads to more pieces throughout the house; I am a fan of contemporary and antiques mixing, as it tends to give balance.” Contemporary influence includes pieces from sculptor Jim Rennert, who just had two major pieces placed in Union Square in New York City, contemporary paintings from local artist James Van Fossan, and artistic wood sculptures of vintage race cars from Paul Jacobsen. Ketelhut shares that Rennert’s sculptures have been a big hit with clients, who have placed them in both contemporary and more traditional environments. “Jim’s business themed works have found their way into major collections in Mexico City, as well as in residences in Vail – they really strike a tone with entrepreneurs and business leaders.” Traditional pieces are being sold alongside the 21st century sculptures, such as the major works from the 19th and early 20th centuries from Europe and the US, including a major 19th century European work that just came form a notable Palm Beach estate titled “The Shepard and the Sea” by English artist Philip Richard Morris. Pop in to the gallery for a oneof-a-kind eclectic experience. — by kim fuller
– 15 WINTER 2015
–
M c R AE LIT T FINE A R T 141 e meadow drive, suite 205 | vail 970.476.2787 • mcraelitt.com featuring David Michael Bowers
M – 16 WINTER 2015
–
cRae Litt Fine Art celebrates its second season in Vail this winter, with curated pieces from select international artists. The gallery specializes in fine-art paintings and sculptures ranging from representational to abstract, though it leans toward realism, a realm in which David Michael Bowers excels. Bowers renders modern concepts in an Old World manner, meticulously layering his paintings with glazes and striving for the perfection old masters attained. His dedication takes him through a painstaking process, modeled after such masters as Dutch Realist Jan
Vermeer, one of Bowers’ strong influences. Bowers “Genesis,” by David Michael Bowers, 36” by 40”, oil on canvas creates his own gesso And yet, his diligence has paid off. He from scratch, with a mixture of chalk, has an impressive list of accolades that rabbit-skin glue and zinc. He follows his range from “Best of Show” from the translucent underpainting with layers Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, of glazes, sanding each with a pumice Patrick Nagel awards, and numerous stone powder to refine smoothness medals from the Society of Illustrators before applying the next layer. He paints 10 hours a day, nearly every in New York to “Best of Show” from the day, sometimes spending those 10 hours American Society of Traditional Artists and the “Pioneer in Realism” award from toiling on a mere few inches of a piece. the International Guild of Realism. “I’m trying to perfect it,” he says, “to Like the masters, Bowers worked take it to the next level with composition.” diligently to achieve his status. After And, even before he attending art school, he taught for 10 approaches the canvas, years at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, he takes the necessary and then illustrated book covers for New time to design “a really York City publishers for a decade. The detailed drawing.” practice of capturing the essence of a “I spend a lot of time 1,000-page manuscript into one image on the preliminary still enables him to translate his modern drawing to balance themes into poignant art, which he calls (the piece),” he says, “realism with an edge.” explaining how, even Though some of his pieces measure after detailing penciled 3x4 feet, his more recent works range plans, both the story from 15x20 inches to 17x22 inches, and the elements of the because “when they’re smaller, they can painting often change. be more meticulous,” he says. “You have He admits to a to walk right up to them to go into the meticulousness that borders on compulsivity, little world of them.” His devotion to the mastery of art, as evidenced by his along with his statements on modern spotless house, impeclife, have kept him going strong, without cably mown lawn and an array of paintbrushes an ounce of burnout. “(I love) the fact that I’m so dedicated lined up perfectly. “It does drive me crazy,” to the craft, to trying to attain perfection that the guys did hundreds of years ago.” he says, adding, “I can’t make a mess on canvas.” — by kimberly nicoletti “Finding the Gold,” by David Michael Bowers, 34” by 24”, oil on Belgian linen
– 17 WINTER 2015
–
“The Girl in the Blue Kimono II,” by David Michael Bowers, 17” by 22”, oil on linen over wood
– 18 WINTER 2015
–
“Lazy EZ Bareback,” by Gib Singleton, edition of 25, 25” by 24” by 14”, bronze
GIB SINGLE T ON 1 willow bridge road, suite cs-5 | vail 970.476.4851 • gibsingletongallery.com featuring Gib Singleton
W
hen gallery owner Paul Zueger met Gib Singleton, he couldn’t have guessed how his experience would inspire Singleton’s bronze sculptures. But then again, years prior, Zueger, who couldn’t even afford his own saddle — and sometimes shared cowboy boots — for the rodeos he competed in, wouldn’t have dreamed of owning art galleries, either. But the two influential men worked their magic upon one another, and one of the profound results is Singleton’s collection of rodeo bronzes. Both Singleton and Zueger grew up in rural environments: Singleton was the son of a poor Cherokee Missouri sharecropper, and Zueger worked cattle and broke horses on his family ranch in North Dakota. Singleton worked his way through college and sometimes slept on benches as he carved out an artistic name for himself in Connecticut and New York. Zueger and his brother, Emil, started riding rodeo as young men, “competing purely for the money,” Zueger says, since they could make $30 to $150 in eight seconds, as opposed to the typical wage of a dollar an hour anywhere else. Singleton garnered fame among such notables as Jacqueline Kennedy and the Vatican, while Zueger became a successful businessman, art collector, and then art dealer. Although Zueger thought Singleton’s bronzes were “spectacular” when they first met, he didn’t want to risk the initial investment. Needless to say, Singleton had a way with people. About 20 years ago, Singleton, who was “infatuated with the Western world,”
says John Goekler, director of the Gib Singleton Museum of Fine Art, began collaborating with Zueger and Emil to produce a series of rodeo pieces. In fact, the “EZ” on some of Singleton’s sculptures was the Zueger Ranch brand. “Between the two of them, they taught Gib about the tack and rider’s gear, the physiology of the animals, and the small tricks that might get a skilled rider to the magic ‘8 second mark,’” Goekler says. “When experienced rodeo riders comment on the accuracy of Gib’s depictions in these pieces, it’s the history and knowledge of Paul and Emil, and Gib’s ability to translate that into bronze, that they’re really seeing.” The Zuegers directly inspired “Bareback,” “Bronco Buster,” “Lazy EZ Bareback,” Braham Rider” and “Steer Wrestler,” while “Silver Bullet” honors the Coors family, early sponsors of rodeo events — “and because Gib liked the beer,” Goekler says. As a Cherokee, Singleton’s deep affinity with Native people depicted their “serious grief” and his admiration for their courage and integrity in being “one with everything,” Goekler says. “Gib embodies a world where men stood straight and tall, where your word is your bond,” Goekler says, adding that he always had a pair of high-top riding boots with spurs on his bedposts and that his Colt .45 usually rested on the back of a chair in a quick-draw rig. He poured his heart into his cowboy bronzes, believing, according to Zueger, that “cowboys are heroes, the last thing in the modern world (with) fierce independence and courage.” — by kimberly nicoletti
– 19 WINTER 2015
–
“End of the Day,” by Gib Singleton, edition of 25, 25” by 9” by 9”, bronze
“Steer Wrestling,” by Gib Singleton, edition of 25, 17” by 16” by 20”, bronze
GA LE R IE Z ÜGER 141 e. meadow drive, #208 | vail 970.476.5619 • galeriezugervail.com featuring Anke Schofield
A – 20 WINTER 2015
–
nke Schofield begins with reality, and then creates a world of limitless imagination. Relying on her early training as a photographer, she embarks upon a scavenger hunt to capture the perfect images, which she incorporates into her mixed-media paintings. But first, an idea pops into her head, perhaps one of whimsical animals balancing tiny houses (or little girls) on their backs. From there, she layers paint and photos, creating multidimensional artwork. “When people look at it, they often say, ‘Is this a photograph, or is this a painting?’” Schofield says. “It’s both. I always use a photograph, and I always use paint.” While photos help inspire the work, it is the paint that allows Schofield to reach a realm where there are no boundaries, where a bear can stand on a 2-inch chair, and a little girl can run wild with
“House Flight,” by Anke Schofield, 36” by 36”, mixed media
mustangs. “My paintings are based on a childlike dream of: What would it be if you were dreaming larger than life,” she says. “Bear and the House,” by Anke Schofield, 72” by 48”, mixed media She plays within proWeekend to talk about her art portions that allow a little girl to stand and debut new pieces. on a zebra with her eyes closed, and a In keeping with her childlike horse to balance both a small house freshness, she changes up her and a girl perched atop the roof. color palette with the seasons and “Things that aren’t possible in real design trends, though she does favor life, I can make real in the paintings,” neutral backgrounds, which make she says. “I like to paint things that are her sensational objects stand out. not possible. I don’t feel like a painting And, her constant wonder continues is successful unless I’ve achieved that. to lead her through an evolution of “When you were a kid, you had no her art. She has been working on a boundaries. Your imagination was free series of new paintings, but an even and open, and everything was new more exciting development comes in the form of sculptures, which she is to you. You lived currently producing. The 3- to 4-foot more in the dream state. I try to pursue tall sculptures, fashioned from such found objects as stone, concrete and that in my art.” She draws people reclaimed wood, replicate her paintings. “It’s like bringing the paintings to into her paintings by life, making them actually present in leaving much open the room,” she says, explaining how to interpretation. “I want the viewer these initial sculptures are like “first sketches” of a series, which can range to see what they from small to life-size. “The sky’s the see in it,” she says. limit when it comes to sculpture.” But, if you must Of course, Schofield hardly needs know what she sculpture to let her imagination soar. is thinking as she creates, the Atlanta- Just one glance at her little girl in white, wearing a house as a party hat as she based artist will be releases a dove, proves that much. at Galerie Zuger — by kimberly nicoletti on President’s
– 21 WINTER 2015
–
“Double White Horses,” by Anke Schofield, 60” by 60”, mixed media
“Fox House,” by Anke Schofield, 48” by 48”, mixed media
“Blue,” by Anke Schofield, 36” by 36”, mixed media
– 22 WINTER 2015
–
“Destination,” by David V. Gonzales, 24” by 36”, acrylic on panel
A R T ON A W HIM 227 bridge street | vail 970.476.4883 • artonawhim.com featuring David Gonzales
A
s both an artist and an athlete, David Gonzales goes straight from getting his heart pumping to picking up the paintbrush. He doesn’t own a car, but instead uses his bike to get around Manitou Springs, where he lives with his family. It wasn’t a financial decision, but one due to his earth-conscious lifestyle and a desire to keep his carbon footprint as small as possible. The passion of his commitment shows in the energy he puts into each new bike-themed original. Rather than turning on his analytical brain, he forces himself to stay in “creative mode, and not think about anything but just playing and being present,” says Gonzales, who has a background in holiday window painting in Manitou Springs, which taught him how to paint “fast, quick and beautiful.” “I’ve made some of my best work like that,” he says. “That feeling, that
rush, I pour into everything I do.” It’s no wonder then that Gonzales’ vibrant acrylic paintings have adrenaline seeping out of them. In “Swish,” a 24-inch-by-36-inch acrylic painting, a snowboarder donning red and yellow gear carves a deep turn, lightly tickling the mountain with his fingertips as snow swirls behind him. It’s a piece that makes you want to strap on a board, even if you happen to be a skier. “There’s movement, and the kinetic energy within the paintings just feels right,” Gonzales says. He gets a similar high if he’s painting outside, en plein air, and clouds start rolling in, bringing a rain shower with them. But instead of packing up his supplies, he works faster. “Your adrenaline runs really high,” Gonzales says. “You don’t give up, you integrate that experience into your painting. You can
“Snowboarder Spin in the Air,” by David V. Gonzales,30” by 22”, acrylic on panel
“Over and Up,” by David V. Gonzales, 18” by 24”, acrylic on panel
see drips of paint on canvas. Or when it’s cold outside and you’re outside painting you have to work with the elements around you. There’s a certain rush to that.” Art on a Whim galleries in Vail and Breckenridge have been carrying Gonzales’ work since August. Gonzales was selected as the artist for stage 5 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which brought cyclists from Woodland Park to Breckenridge. “We partnered with David at the race and had a booth at the finish line. David was painting at the race finish in conjunction with a show at our Breckenridge gallery,” says Ross Raitman, who owns the galleries with his family. The response to Gonzales’ work has been overwhelmingly positive, Raitman says. “People are loving it,” he says. “They love the energy, the movement and the bright colors. They love how free flowing it is; it’s not completely defined, not absolutely realistic, but you can still tell what’s going on.” The Raitmans have a rule for the art in the galleries. “We don’t show someone’s work unless it’s something we’d hang in our own homes,” he says. “ When we saw David’s latest work, we fell in love with it. It goes in any contemporary home. It goes in mountain homes and city homes. It fits in seamlessly with other collections.” — by caramie schnell
– 23 WINTER 2015
–
– 24 WINTER 2015
–
J. CO T T E R GA LLERY 234 east wall street | vail • 970.476.3131 market square, unit 5 | beaver creek • 970.949.8111 jcottergallery.com featuring Jim Cotter, Goldsmith, Sculptor & Installation Artist
T
he J. Cotter Gallery is an internationally recognized gallery of contemporary designer jewelry, featuring one-of-a-kind designs by leading artists from the United States and Europe. Opened in 1970 with the premise that jewelry should be considered an art form, they have established a strong clientele who share their feeling that jewelry is a silent form of communication, which speaks of the wearer’s individual taste. Perhaps the most important element contributing to J. Cotter Gallery’s success over the years is the quality of designers whose work is on display. J. Cotter Gallery seeks jewelry that has a strong and mature presence, where the designers have developed their own vocabulary and the work is distinctive. Other important elements of the J. Cotter Gallery are the design skills they have cultivated over the years. Jim Cotter has been an active member in the Vail art community since opening in 1970, as well as a creator of unique jewelry and sculpture known around the world. — by wren bova
– 25 WINTER 2015
–
M A S T ERS GA LL E RY 100 e. meadow drive, suite 27 | vail 970.477.0600 • mastersgalleryvail.com featuring James Jensen
I – 26 WINTER 2015
–
n his abstract paintings, James Jensen works with contrasts — light and dark/heavy, chaotic and geometric. But in real life, Jensen also has lived the range of extremes, from “starving artist,” working 10 jobs and cramming into a New York City apartment with 15 people, to developing his art from classic, Old World still-lifes to huge abstracts, within the supportive, two-decade cocoon of Masters Gallery. Jensen grew up around his father’s art studio, studied drawing, and then spent 15 years as a pastel artist. Yet, the urge to “move paint around in big, sweeping gestures and experience the joy of paint” grabbed ahold of him, he says. His abstracts always begin with a
spurt of physical and emotional energy and a “Magenta Orange Daisy,” by James Jensen, 20” by 20”, mixed media frenzy of paint. He hones his style embodies enormous splashes them with geometry and adds heavy of color, texture and a sense of motion, architectural elements, which “keep with liquid, silk-like characteristics the pieces from flying off,” as if cinching contrasting heavy blocks, which the excitement onto the canvas. He create a vibrational push and pull. often finishes with delicate details, “You don’t overthink; you trust your which invite viewers to move closer skills to be really creative — that is at and absorb the more subtle beauty. the core, where artists have honest, Every brush stroke, detailed or creative expression,” he says, explaining freeform, has “full intention,” based how such expansion leads to new upon his traditional training. “I’ve earned the right to paint as wildly bodies of work, which generates a “joyfulness in the art world and gets as I do,” he says. “(Classic training) is everybody to react and wake up.” where the science of paint is learned; As if his style isn’t intriguing enough, composition, Jensen pairs his abstracts with stories. balance … these “The Core,” for instance, highlights a things I struggle fiery red whirlpool, which mesmerizes with and apply the viewer into “some sort of core,” daily ...” he says. Conversely, “The Terrace” Throughout conveys “a serene place with a view his radical … a horizon of something beautiful transformation while standing on a perfect platform.” as an artist, one While many artists remain attached constant remains: to one style, Jensen gives himself his adherence to “permission to go where you feel,” the Old Master color palette, which which has taken him — and Jensen art aficionados — on a vast journey through provides a familiar various looks, feels and emotions. thread in the Fortunately, all signs point to Jensen’s transition between continual adventure. His philosophy: his different styles. “You need to go on that Though he’s personal journey to make the obviously not the paintings have magic.” first to work with — by kimberly nicoletti simple geometry,
“Fracture,” by James Jensen, 36” by 72”, mixed media
– 27 WINTER 2015
–
“Rotation,” by James Jensen, 72” by 36”, mixed media
“Red River,” by James Jensen, “48” by 60”, mixed media
– 28 WINTER 2015
“Quiet Lion,” by Stefano Cecchini, 32” by 38”, giclee on canvas
–
“The Collection,” by Thomas Arvid, 25.5” by 43”, giclee on canvas
“The Setting Sun,” by Mark Rohrig, 33” by 31”, giclee on canvas
GR A ND BOHEMI A N GA LLERY 26 avondale lane, beaver creek lodge | beaver creek • 970.845.9800 • grandbohemiangallery.com featuring Various Artists
T
he Bohemian Gallery literally surrounds winter visitors in warmth, color and inspiration. Located within Beaver Creek Lodge, the gallery invites guests to not only walk through, soaking in the diversity of about 10 internationallyacclaimed artists; it also beckons art lovers to linger, to sink into the circular seating, well positioned in front of a massive stone fireplace, complemented by rich, dark wood and red accents. Every Friday, from 4-7 p.m., the gallery hosts a free Fork and Cork reception, featuring a guest artist, wine, and, of course, Beaver Creek’s freshly baked signature chocolate chip cookies. “Our atmosphere is warm and family friendly,” says Athena Marquez, the gallery’s owner-liaison. In fact, Friday’s Forks and Corks offers a kids’ table, where Benny the Beaver, Beaver Creek’s mascot, brings to life a storybook while kids work on memorable, take-home crafts. As kids’ creativity soars, parents and visitors are free to take in original and rare artwork from local, up-and-coming artists, as well as the international staples. Hotelier and art aficionado Richard C. Kessler handpicks each piece, and select artists, such as famed Italian wildlife painter Stefano Cecchini and French Colorist Expressionist Jean Claude Roy, are exclusive to Grand Bohemian Galleries. Cecchini made a name for himself painting scenery for director Federico Fellini’s film, “Fred and Ginger.” His film travels led to an art instructor position at the European Institute of Design, as well as appointments painting key advertising campaigns. In 2003, he debuted in the United States as the American Chapter of Safari Club International’s featured artist. He paints his exotic portraits and large-scale wildlife images with oil and tempera upon wood, resulting in a trompe l’oeil effect. “Beaver Creek Colorado,” by Gifford Ewing, 30” by 40”, photograph
Roy’s “expressionistic-colorist” style highlights the presence of the sun, and light, throughout his landscapes. He paints outdoors every day, even in cold weather, and spends so much time re-imagining the place he will paint next that, by the time he arrives, “most of the work of composition and color has already been done,” he says, “and there remains the relatively quick job of putting the paint on canvas.” Mark Rohrig represents one of the Grand Bohemian’s local artists. A native of Grand Junction, CO, he is mostly a self-taught artist who portrays the nobility of Native American’s spirit. Rohrig’s vibrant, spiritual pieces depict
multi-textural landscapes showcasing warriors, as well as their families. His newer works also feature greater detail in authentically rendered beadwork and artifacts, as well as softer colors than previous pieces. Other Grand Bohemian Gallery artists, such as photographer and fine art archival silver printmaker Gifford Ewing; painter and wine lover Thomas Arvid; female graffiti artist Shen; and Yu-qin Lu, whose masterful portrayal of safari animals’ eyes, muscle tone and fur brings African landscapes to life, help make the gallery the perfect place to unwind and recharge after a physical day on the mountain. — by kimberly nicoletti
– 29 WINTER 2015
–
VAIL INTERNATIONAL GALLERY 100 east meadow drive, no. 17 | vail • 970.476.2525 • vailgallery.com featuring Ron Hicks
R – 30 WINTER 2015
–
on Hicks masterfully guides viewers into the emotional realm of art. In his latest series, “Intimate Encounters,” at Vail International Gallery, large-scale paintings draw viewers into the very personal worlds of stolen kisses, handwritten letters and mysterious bedroom scenes. “I open a dialogue for a story, and it’s up to the viewer to interpret it,” Hicks says. Just as he employs muted tones — often grays — to render his paintings, he also lives in what could be considered a “gray,” or in-between realm in the art world. His more traditional style, with influences including 17th century Dutch masters, blends representational art and impressionism, yet the ideas and stories within his paintings convey a much more contemporary feel. “I think I’m sort of the middle guy (between traditional and contemporary),” he says. “Maybe I’m trying to bridge the gap — if there is a gap.” And, though most people wouldn’t think of him as an abstract artist, he considers himself one. “The only big difference is, the pieces I put together happen to be more recognizable, but really, underneath it all, it’s abstract,” he says. Rather than “transferring information” by portraying a figure or object on canvas, he sees things “more in terms of shape, rather than the objects or people.” He generates a sense of harmony within a painting by placing shapes in relationship with each other. This, along with the use of muted tones,
“Cafe Kiss,’ by Ron Hicks, 30” by 40”, oil on canvas
allows him to capture the atmosphere, mood and layers of emotion of a subject, resulting in harmonious movement. “When it’s all working together, there’s this dialogue someone experiences,” he says. As more of an abstract artist, he merely leads viewers into conversation and emotion; he refrains from adding every detail “to finish the story,” he says. “I enjoy being a storyteller, but I’m not painting to just tell a story,” he says. “There has to be harmony between shapes … if I had to strip away all things recognizable, I’d be left with abstract shapes, values, edges, color and texture.”
His loose brushwork and his allowance for models to find their own comfortable poses imbue a depth of humanity and a natural fluidity in his paintings. His style has led some critics to compare his oil paintings to Rembrandt and Daumier, and many perceive him as one of the most exciting young American artists. As he continues to depict slices of life nationwide, he strives to keep his work “as fresh and new as possible,” he says. “My hope is that whoever views my work will have their own intimate encounter with it.” — by kimberly nicoletti
– 31 WINTER 2015
–
“A Stolen Kiss,” by Ron Hicks, 36” by 48”, oil on canvas
– 32 WINTER 2015
–
“Blaze of Glory,” by Carrie Fell, 76” by 60”, original acrylic/oil on canvas
“Effective Edge,” by Carrie Fell, 20” by 50”, hand-painted edition on canvas
CARRIE FELL GALLERY solaris | 141 e. meadow dr. ste 209 | vail 970.476.4117 • carriefellgallery.com
“Sign of Peace, Stage 1, White,” by Carrie Fell, 54” by 54”, original acrylic/oil on canvas
C
arrie Fell is much more than cowboys. Over the past two decades, the Denver-based artist has won local and national acclaim for her vibrant, thoroughly contemporary take on Western art. Gone are somber cattle drives and lone horsemen caught in bleak flurries. In their place are similar scenes — a cowboy dozing under a midnight-blue sky, two bucks clashing horns against a backdrop of lush green — all teeming with color and movement and an undeniable sense of joy. It’s a mentality art lovers have bought into wholeheartedly, particularly in a state and town where the Old West vibe is still very much alive. Thanks to high-end showcases like Gourmet on Gore, FEAST! Vail and the upcoming 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships, Fell’s trademark paintings have introduced a new audience to the rapidly fading American frontier, one still pulsing with starry nights and faceless cowboys and poignant serenity. But only an artist like Fell can find common ground between cowboys and, say, Lindsey Vonn. This winter, she and Vail gallery director Elaine Waddell build off the strength of Fell’s late-summer Western showcase — the first at her mountain gallery since its inaugural year in 2011 — by heading in two wildly unrelated directions.
The first exhibition, titled “World Peace 2015,” debuts at the start of ski season, just as thousands of transplanted powder hounds settle in for their first taste of a newfound home. The next, dubbed “The Competitive Edge” after her official series for the 2015 Championships, begins on Jan. 15, just a week or so before pro skiers from Norway and Sweden and Italy take their first practice turns at Beaver Creek. As an artist, Fell toes the line between abstraction and impressionism, yet her work rarely falls into pre-made boxes. She has an eye for reinvention: through bold colors and romantic, almost wistful lines, she turns the familiar into something new and unexpected. “For the most part, when you look at the skier images — we call them ‘the competitors’ — they’re no different than
the quintessential pieces I do,” Fell says. “They’re a bit faster paced, just because I’m trying to create the impression of speed and movement. But that’s really the only difference.” Fell’s knack for reinvention doesn’t end on canvas. She wanted world peace and downhill skiing to share the same space, connected by shared threads of pride, enthusiasm and wonder — not to mention colors from across the globe. “It captures the motion of each skier, the athleticism, the movement, the color, but it’s also all-encompassing, not just American-made with the red, white and blue,” Fell says of the 2015 series. “My work goes from very distinctly USA to that melting-pot feel. If we all gave our best go, our best ski, it would be such a great world.” — by phil lindeman
“Sign of Peace Collage,” by Carrie Fell, 51” by 85”, mixed media on canvas
– 33 WINTER 2015
–
K A R AT S 122 east meadow drive | vail 970.476.4760 • karatsvail.com featuring Dan Telleen
I – 34 WINTER 2015
–
n ancient Rome, the twoheaded god, Janus, acted as an intermediary between the past and the future, the progression from one condition to another. When jeweler Dan Telleen works with one of Rome’s ancient coins depicting Janus, he stands in the present, transforming a piece from the past into a keepsake for future generations. Through his artistry, Telleen has become an icon in and of himself: He helped pioneer the Vail jewelry business beginning in 1970, and since then, he has introduced bold, organic designs, which have been instrumental in defining Vail jewelry. Telleen links people not only with history, but he also connects them with their common humanity, through the themes of time and evolution. He incorporates fossils, collectible coins, meteorites, and even lightning-struck sand into his rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
18-karat gold earings
Sterling silver belt buckles
“I am tying into things that we all have in common … that connect us to each other,” he says. “Time is that connecting factor; time is the one thing we all have in common.” The unity may begin with historic American coins, but Telleen likes to reach back even further, through European and ancient cultures, then back even further to fossils, “and going even further, a meteorite; it’s intriguing to anybody; that speaks to the past —it’s more than 4 billion years old, and it speaks to the present because it’s something that (recently) landed,” he says. Accordingly, his elegant jewelry blends the intrinsic value of precious metals and stones and the intriguing accounts of historic relics. “No one piece of jewelry says (everything), but each piece of jewelry is a page in that story,” he says. His early training as a potter continually influences his jewelry, specifically through
rich textures and fluid designs. Each material he works with inspires his innovative pieces. He recently obtained a decorative shell from a primitive tribe, and he worked with “the spontaneity in the material” by continuing the missing design within the broken shell through gold adornment. “(It’s about) finding them, understanding them, and helping them become jewelry,” he says. “An arrowhead, a shell, has lost its place in the world. It has been found and sold — they’re orphans, and I give them a new home.” He also ensures their latest “caretakers” wear them proudly, and comfortably. Within his warm, adobe studio and gallery in Vail Village, he collaborates with clients to generate an “ergonomically correct” piece; if he’s creating a ring, he wants to know not only which finger, but also which hand the owner will wear it upon, because the contour of the band depends on it. “Jewelry is a sculpture,” he says, “and the body is the pedestal that it’s sitting on.” Inspired by, and similar to, the two-headed Janus, Telleen has spent a lifetime envisioning, and then forging, links between the past and the future. Only, in this modern age, he does it through timeless jewelry. — by kimberly nicoletti
– 35 WINTER 2015
–
clockwise, from top: 18-karat gold earrings with tourmaline crystal slices, 18-karat gold and opal necklace with toggle clasp, 18-karat gold earrings set with rhodochrosite, ancient seal necklace.
– 36 WINTER 2015
“Powder” by Jason Johnston
–
“Luminous Autumn” by Darcie Peet
COGSWELL GALLERY 223 gore creek drive | vail 970.476.1769 • cogswellgallery.com featuring Alexis Bittar, Jason Johnston & Darcie Peet
S
ince its beginning more than 30 years ago, Cogswell Gallery has represented a vast variety of artists. The following three artists give a small taste of the gallery’s diversity. Alexis Bittar’s bold jewelry designs have been turning heads since he first set up a booth on the streets of SoHo in the late ‘80s. Now, his jewelry can be found in more than 34 countries around the world, but every piece is still made in his studio in Brooklyn, NY. Bittar’s designs can be spotted on many of the hottest celebrities and on the runways of designers like Micheal Kors and Burberry. Using a combination of carved Lucite, Swarovski crystals, and semi precious stones with mixed metals, Alexis Bittar creates boundary-pushing designs. Each piece looks just as great with jeans and a t-shirt as it does with a black evening gown. The bangles shown here are just a hint of his amazing and innovative collection available at Cogswell Gallery. Bronze sculptor Jason Johnston creates a wide range of sculptures, but his athletic pieces really connect with Vail’s culture. With this series, he says that he “highlights moments of elation through epic human activity, where physical effort and spirituality meet.” Unlike most bronze artists, Johnston personally creates each sculpture from start to finish using the art of lost wax bronze casting. After receiving his MFA from University of Oregon, he taught for four years before returning to Mt. Hood, Oregon with a new body of work that
covers a wide range of his interests. “Recently I have shifted my attention to our global/local community — our ambitions, camaraderie, collaborations and strife, our human condition,” Johnston explains. “As my themes have become more abstract and introspective, my figures have grown to be more gestural than academic.” The piece “Powder” shown here only shows one side of Jason Johnston’s two drastically different bodies of work. Self-described adventurer and explorer, oil painter Darcie Peet captures brief moments experienced in the serenity of nature. She finds the perfect lighting and subject for each piece, sometimes backpacking, horseback riding or canoeing for five days straight to reach untouched terrain and risking rugged nighttime descents to capture the last moments of sunlight. She explains, “so much of the exhilaration in painting is in the initial quest... the journey in finding those ‘wild places.’ … I hope that a painting can spark deep, personal memories for the viewer of a particular setting they too, may have visited.” For over twenty-five years, Peet has called the Colorado Rockies (Copper Mountain) and Tucson’s Sonora Desert, home, different times of the year. She has been featured in many major art publications such as Southwest Art, Art of the West and Western Art Collector and her work has been in juried shows throughout the country. “Luminous Autumn” captures the glow of the autumn aspen trees on Kebler Pass near Crested Butte, Colorado. — by dana patterson
– 37 WINTER 2015
–
Lucite Bangles by Alexis Bittar
A R T OF T HE VA L L E Y GA LL E RY 240 chapel place suite b119, avon 970.390.2685 • artofthevalleygallery.com featuring Mason Torry
– 38 WINTER 2015
–
S
elf-taught landscape artist Mason Torry spent nearly every evening this summer working on the new murals in Avon that depict Mother Nature’s quartet — spring, summer, fall and winter. Beginning this winter, visitors to Art of the Valley Gallery, a new art gallery in Avon, will have a chance to see more of Torry’s work, as well as his paintings unfold live, albeit on a smaller canvas. Torry’s studio will be at the front of the space and there will be an area in the back for private painting lessons. Torry is a Michigan native who spent time in the army before
“Plentiful Pastures,” by Mason Torry, 16” by 40”, acrylic
becoming a local professional land surveyor during the last 24 years. But, art has always been his passion. Torry, who will be overseeing the gallery, will also be exhibiting his landscape and wildlife paintings. While he enjoys painting in detail he also works in a more impressionistic style at times “I like the implied detail that comes with an impressionistic style allowing a person their own interpretation of the art work.” There will be approximately 10 other Colorado artists exhibiting work in the gallery; the primary theme being local western Colorado landscapes.
To get a feel for Torry’s style, one need look no further than the aforementioned murals on the building housing Pier 1 and Sports Authority in Avon. The spring mural is many people’s favorite, according to Torry. Familiar local peaks Holy Cross and Notch Mountain served as the inspiration for the towering mountains in the background of the piece. Aspen trees frame each mural, and there’s a mischievous red fox in each painting. “I wanted something that connected all of them,” Mason says about the fox. David and Jerri Hoffmann, of Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate, financed the murals, as well as the new gallery. “They love art and have a vision to see it represented in Avon.” Torry says about the Hoffmanns. Along with Torry’s work, look for other talented Colorado artists, including Eagle-based photographer Mike Crabtree, who specializes in ranch and outdoor landscapes. Cliff Austin, an oil and pastel painter from Aurora, paints landscape scenes, such as groves of golden aspens, with a slight abstract flair. Eagle County oil painter Mio Cirkovic is “inspired by the pristine landscapes of the American West,” he says. Other artists at the gallery include Eagle-based landscape painter Mark Lemon, representational watercolorist Anita Winter and various sculptors dealing in Western themes. — by caramie schnell
– 39 WINTER “Winter Mural,” by Mason Torry, 12” by 30”, acrylic
2015
–
“Eagle River March,” by Mio Cirkovic, 11” by 14”, oil
“Aspen Glenn,” by Cliff Austin, 14” by 11”, oil
“Strong Adherence,” by Carrie Fell Outside the Seasons building, Avon The official artist of the 2015 World Championship races, Carrie Fell designed the event’s poster, as well as a series of skier images.
BEYOND NATURAL
WONDERS T
hough Mother Nature has always been the main event in the Vail Valley, public art is an integral part of the scene. Some of the local sculptures are as recognizable
as the back bowls or the gondola, though the collection is ever growing. From functional playgrounds to painted walls, the Vail Valley is beautified with public art.
Sunbird Park Lionshead Built in 2013, Sunbird Park in Lionshead is made with sustainable materials and connected by bridges, slides and netting. It recently won a spot on the World’s Coolest Playgrounds list by TravelandLeisure.com.
10th Mountain Division Memorial, Vail Village Slifer Plaza at the Covered Bridge Made in 1998 by Victor Issa and Scott Stearman, a Coloradobred duo, the painted bronze statue is one of the town’s true landmarks. It’s a striking, larger-thanlife tribute to the WWII “ski troopers” who mastered alpine warfare at nearby Camp Hale.
“The Edge,” By Gail Folwell Mountain Plaza, Vail The larger-than-life bronze honors Vail’s connection to generations of skiers and snowboarders who trained in Vail for races around the globe. Phases of the Moon above Lionshead Entry Plaza Wopo Holup’s thoughtful work references the effect of the natural environment and the passage of time. The water-jet-cut stainless steel is installed on five panels of the former Lionshead bus shelter.
– Summer Sports Authority building, Avon One of a series of murals celebrating the seasons by Mason Torry, “Summer” is part of the redevelopment of Avon. A red fox can be found in all four murals.
art e xhibitions
February 7&8 Alvar
–
November 28 - December 20 Chris Lundy
42 WINTER 2015
– March 8 Nina Nguyen Trunk Show
november 21-january 10 World Peace Carrie Fell Gallery, Vail carriefellgallery.com 970.476.4117
december 19-24 Koji Kawamoto Karats, Vail karatsvail.com 970.476.4760
dec. 25-31 Carolyn Tyler Karats, Vail karatsvail.com 970.476.4760
november 28-december 20 Chris Lundy Art on a Whim, Vail artonawhim.com 970.476.4883
december 21-february 1 Kris Lee Art on a Whim, Vail artonawhim.com 970.476.4883
december 5-7 Ski Art Exhibit Malcolm Farley, deVon & Arkhipov C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645
december 21-january 1 ARA Collection Trunk Show Cogswell Gallery, Vail cogswellgallery.com 970.476.1769
december 27&28 Randy Wix Galerie Züger galeriezugervail.com 970.476.5619 december 29-30 Luminary Art Reception with Britten C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645
december 26-31 DeVon Masters Gallery, Vail mastersgalleryvail.com 970.477.0600
january 1-4 Koji and Carolyn Encore Show Karats, Vail karatsvail.com 970.476.4760 january 15-February 28 The Competitive Edge Carrie Fell Gallery, Vail carriefellgallery.com 970.476.4117 january 16-17 Eric Wallis C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645
March 20&21 deVon
December 29-30 Luminary Art Reception with Britten
– 43 WINTER 2015
– December 21-February 1 Kris Lee
january 16-february 1 Ellen Woodbury Art on a Whim, Vail artonawhim.com 970.476.4883
february 6&7 Jeff Desautels Cogswell Gallery, Vail cogswellgallery.com 970.476.1769
january 17-19 Kristen Knight Masters Gallery, Vail mastersgalleryvail.com 970.477.0600
february 6-march 1 Mary Kollman Art on a Whim, Vail artonawhim.com 970.476.4883
january 17-19 Ray Phillips Exhibition Galerie Züger galeriezugervail.com 970.476.5619
february 7&8 Alvar Galerie Züger galeriezugervail.com 970.476.5619
february 6 Alvar C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645
february 13&14 James Jensen Masters Gallery, Vail mastersgalleryvail.com 970.477.0600
february 14-15 Arkhipov – Winter Sport, Food, Wine, & Love C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645 march 6-april 5 Cynthia Duff Art on a Whim, Vail artonawhim.com 970.476.4883 march 7 Robert Hagan C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645
march 8 Nina Nguyen Trunk Show Cogswell Gallery, Vail cogswellgallery.com 970.476.1769 march 13&14 Britten Galerie Züger galeriezugervail.com 970.476.5619 march 13&14 Father Moore Masters Gallery, Vail mastersgalleryvail.com 970.477.0600 march 20&21 deVon C. Anthony Gallery, Beaver Creek canthony.gallery 970.845.8645
gallery listings AVON THE ART OF THE VALLEY Opened in celebration of Avon’s art-centric redevelopment, this Avon gallery carries Colorado artists who create in a wide array of styles. Head inside and talk art with gallery director — and the man behind Avon’s new murals — Mason Torry. 970.390.2685 • artofthevalleygallery.com
BE AVER CREEK BY NATURE GALLERY Museum-quality minerals, fossils, decor items and jewelry. From decorative butterflies to the bones of an ancient wooly mammoth, it’s a diverse collection. 970.949.1805 bynaturegallery.com C. ANTHONY GALLERY Paintings and sculpture in contemporary, impressionistic and classical genres. Elegant and eclectic. 970.845.8645 canthony.gallery
– 44 WINTER 2015
–
GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY Part of a family of galleries located within the luxury hotels and resorts of The Kessler Collection, the gallery is eclectic. Oil paintings, glass, wood, contemporary jewelry, bronze sculptures and unique gift items are all found in the space. 970.845.9800 grandbohemiangallery.com HORTON FINE ART The gallery represents a variety of artists portraying various subjects and styles. Many artists in residence create in the gallery throughout the year. 970.949.1660 hortonfineart.com J. COTTER GALLERY BEAVER CREEK Contemporary jewelry, sculptures, installations and other art since 1970. Many local artists are represented, including the owner. 970.949.8111 jcottergallery.com KNOX GALLERIES OF BEAVER CREEK Featuring sculptures and paintings for the home, and monumental bronze sculptures for outdoor placement. 970.949.5564 knoxgalleries.com THE SPORTSMAN’S GALLERY and Paderewski Fine Art A wide array of sporting, wildlife and Western art. The two galleries are side by side. Located on the Plaza. 970.949.6036 sportsmansgallery.com
TONY NEWLIN GALLERY Features nature, landscape and wildlife photographs, including scenes from Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and other U.S. national parks. 970.748.5001 tonynewlin.com
VAIL AND LIONSHE AD ALPEN ART & ANTIKS Headed by a second generation antique dealer, the gallery specializes in 19th and early 20th century paintings, furniture and accessories as well as contemporary art. alpenantiques.com 970.476.3570 ART ON A WHIM Bright and intrepid art in a colorful space, Art on a Whim is a comprehensive gallery with a large stable of emerging and mid-career artists. 970.476.4883 artonawhim.com CARRIE FELL GALLERY Local artist Carrie Fell’s bright canvases are a blur of movement. In addition to her work, the gallery also represents other innovative artists. 970.476.4117 carriefellgallery.com CLAGGETT /REY GALLERY Traditional American art, with subject matter ranging from historical Western and wildlife scenes to the classic European genre. 970.476.9350 claggettrey.com COGSWELL GALLERY Specializing in a variety of artwork including oil paintings, bronze sculptures, rugs and more. Located in Vail Village below the Children’s Fountain. 970.476.1769 cogswellgallery.com FORRÉ & CO. FINE ART GALLERY A diverse representation of paintings, glass art and sculpture. Specializing in museum-quality works from international artists as well as 19thand 20th-century masterworks. 970.476.0999 forrefineart.com GALERIE ZÜGER The painters, sculptors and collage artists represented at Galerie Züger. All share a freedom of expression. 970.476.5619 galeriezugervail.com GIB SINGLETON GALLERY Master sculptor Gib Singleton’s work is in collections around the globe. The Vail gallery is filled with his Western and Biblical sculptures which range in size from a few inches to several feet. 970.476.4851 gibsingletongallery.com
J. COTTER GALLERY VAIL VILLAGE Contemporary jewelry, sculptures, installations and other art since 1970. Many local artists are represented, including the owner. 970.476.3131 jcottergallery.com K ARATS A working studio gallery of fine art jewelry, accented with selected paintings, sculpture and ceramics. 970.476.4760 karatsvail.com LOUGHEED STUDIO AT CLAGGETT/REY Robert Lougheed, a Cowboy Artist of America member, passed away in 1982. The gallery space is exclusively dedicated to him. 970.476.9350 claggettrey.com MASTERS GALLERY Featuring contemporary, masters and collectible artists. Frequent receptions with artists present. 100 East Meadow Drive. 970.477.0600 mastersgalleryvail.com MATT INDEN PHOTOGRAPHY Nature photography that brings the outdoors in, Matt Inden uses a Deardorff 8x10 camera and doesn’t let the bulk and weight of it stop him from extensive hiking with it. 302.893.0703 mattinden.com McRAE LITT FINE ART McRae Litt Fine Art is a boutique gallery located in Solaris in the heart of Vail Village. They feature works from a carefully selected group of emerging and established artists. 970.476.2787 mcraelitt.com PISMO GALLERY AT VAIL Featuring contemporary glass artwork, including fanciful chandeliers and balloons. 970.476.2400 pismoglass.com VAIL FINE ART GALLERY Specializing in museum-quality art, contemporary Impressionism, oil paintings and bronze statues ‹ especially from the Russian Soviet period. 970.476.2900 vailfineart.com VAIL INTERNATIONAL GALLERY Featuring art from Colorado and around the really cutting-edge artists, as well as classics. 970.476.2525 vailgallery.com VAIL VILLAGE ARTS Captivating wind sculptures outdoors with fine paintings and sculpture inside. 970.476.7150 vickerscollection.com
Office 970.926.8462, Mobile 970.376.2560 0105 Edwards Village Blvd. • Bldg. D, Suite 206 P.O. Box 369 • Edwards, CO 81632-0369 laureenhopkins.com
artifac t s
Leonardo Da Vinci was left handed and his personal notes were written from the right side of the page to the left.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once she grows up.” pa b l o p i c a s s o
I T IS E S T IM AT E D DE G A S M A DE A P P R OX IM AT E LY
– 46 WINTER 2015
–
Auguste Rodin‘s work,
The Age of Bronze, was so realistic people thought he sacrificed a real person inside the cast.
1,500
Roman statues were made with detachable heads.
PA IN T ING S , PA S T E L S , P R IN T S A ND DR AW ING S OF DA NCE R S .
S ALVADOR DALI BELIE VED HE WA S HI S DE A D BR O T HER’S REINC A RN AT ION.
J A C K S O N P O L L O C K O F T E N U S E D C I G A R E T T E S T O PA I N T.
Paper Lantern Making Workshop December 21
Vail Holidaze Tree Lighting Vail Village Lantern Walk December 21
Eighth Annual Triumph/Logan Winterfest Installation starting December 22
Wednesday Art Walks Public Art Map Now Available January 8 – April 8
Celebrate 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships February 2 - 15
World-renowned
ARTISTS FAMILY BROADWAY CONCERTS COMEDY OPERA CLASSICAL DANCE
The intimate and inviting performance space of the VPAC was designed to exacting specifications to create perfect acoustics and unobstructed views from every seat. It¹s no wonder artists and audiences keep coming back for more!
Artist: Trace Adkins Summer 2014, Photo: Zach Mahone
TAKÁCS QUARTET
SAT JAN 10 2015
Global
COMPANIES AILEY II
Photo: Dario Acosta
WED MAR 4 2015
International
STARS
ANNA NETREBKO
THU FEB 5 2015
“This is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL THEATRES, if not the prettiest, that we¹ve ever had the chance to play in.”
– Alison Krauss
“I LOVE this room!”
– Smokey Robinson “This is the #1 house for sound and beauty...
IT’S BETTER THAN FABULOUS.”
– Art Garfunkle
For the full Winter 2014-15 lineup, visit vilarpac.org
VAIL VILLAGE
gibsingletongallery.com
mastersgalleryvail.com
galeriezugervail.com
BEAVER CREEK
canthony.gallery
E X P LO R E OUR COLLECTION OF GALLERIES