Artists run with theme of ‘Performances’

Festive show is now on display at Stanton Gallery

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Performances,” the recently opened exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery in Littleton, o ers a cool picture of the artists’ imagination when given a theme ... Lyrics, a memory, bursts of color that look like musical tones to me, photos of animals that appear to be performing, costumed dancers, abstract bursts of form and color … is collection, juried by Dan Oakleaf, almost creates a swirl of sound in one’s head, just from looking for a while! And, this looks to me like a great exhibit to take a child to: Make up a few stories about what’s happening inside the frames! Maybe do a little dance in the gallery! is seems to be a particularly festive exhibit, which will run until the Western Welcome Week exhibit is installed in early August.

It’s a ne location to nd a gift if you have an upcoming wedding, birthday person or graduate in the family! ese works are all small to medium-sized, in assorted mediums and techniques, glowing with color or more subtle, if that’s what appeals.

e First Place winner, “Splintered Forms” by Judith Bennett, is described as “a handpainted collage, in acrylics and ink.” It really dances in front of a viewer, suggesting constant motion! And the precise shapes speak of an artist’s skill and control over her medium.

Juror Oakleaf said this was a really di cult show to judge — excellent work is the norm here.

He is a Colorado native, whose website works show a close tie to nature.

As does photographer William Knoll, with his warbling meadowlark, “Singing With