Artist Tya Anthony explores the realm of abstraction in her new series of paintings on view at MCA Denver as part of the “Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15” exhibition. This collection of paintings is Anthony’s examination of the layers of influence throughout her artistic career, representing family, friends, literary inspirations, and other artists who have impacted her life. The layering of paint on each canvas is Anthony’s way of preserving and protecting the memories of those who have inspired her throughout the years. Subscribe to the channel for one minute breakdowns of “Breakthroughs”, and impress your friends with your contemporary art knowledge. Purchase tickets to see the “Breakthroughs” exhibition: http://mcadenver.org/visit Credits Filmed & Edited by Kim Shively Produced by Dele Johnson

SOLD OUT EXHIBITION OPENING CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24!

Opening this week: Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15, a collaboration with RedLine Contemporary Art Center to celebrate RedLine's fifteen years of artist residences, education, and community engagement.

The exhibition, Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15, opening February 24, 2023, will be a collaboration with RedLine Contemporary Art Center to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary of artist residencies and fostering education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change. Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15 will present a juried group exhibition featuring the work of RedLine alumni artists, including past participants in RedLine’s Artist Resident and Resource Artist program.

The exhibition reflects the current creative practice of artists living in Colorado, as well as artists who have recently lived in the Denver area. Breakthroughs will present artworks made within the last two years, the majority of which will be on view for the first time in Denver.

"RedLine has nurtured and supported dozens of artists who continue to contribute to the dynamic community of creatives across the region. It is an honor to highlight the important role RedLine has played since its inception in advancing creative practice and building a rich network of artists who continue to imprint and inform cultural life of our city, and beyond," said Nora Burnett Abrams, MCA Denver Mark G. Falcone Director.

“For the past 15 years, RedLine’s residency has had the deep privilege of supporting the careers of over 120 artists in Colorado — but not all have had the incredible opportunity to have their work seen or shown at MCA Denver. This collaboration is yet another example of how Denver’s contemporary art ecosystem of institutions, organizations, and artists can work together to amplify the works of artists and their vital contribution to culture and our city ” said Louise Martorano, Executive Director of RedLine Contemporary Art Center.

The jurors for this exhibition include Sarah Kate Baie, MCA Denver Director of Programming, Jaime Carrejo, RedLine alumni artist, Louise Martorano, RedLine Executive Director, Miranda Lash, MCA Denver Ellen Bruss Senior Curtator, and Leilani Lynch, MCA Denver Associate Curator.

Curated by

Miranda Lash, MCA Denver's Senior Curator and Leilani Lynch, MCA Denver’s Associate Curator

On view from

Friday, February 24

Sunday, May 28

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Juried by Sarah Kate Baie, MCA Denver’s Director of Programming; Jaime Carrejo, RedLine Alumni Artist; Miranda Lash, MCA Senior Curator; Leilani Lynch, MCA Associate Curator; and Louise Martorano, Executive Director of RedLine Contemporary Art Center.

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EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

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Tya Anthony
Amber Cobb
Ben Coleman
Trey Duvall
Ana María Hernando
Juntae Teejay Hwang
Sammy Seung-Min Lee
Marsha Mack
Suchitra Mattai

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Alicia Ordal
Tony Ortega
Jeff Page
Daisy Patton
Eileen Roscina
Gretchen Marie Schaefer
Rebecca Vaughan
Ashley Eliza Williams
Mario Zoots

TYA ANTHONY

Tya Alisa Anthony explores themes of Identity through photography, mined media and charged objects. Anthony’s identity-focused works offer exploration in both the shared and diverse experiences of Contemporary Western Culture. While approaching socially illuminated topics involving people of color, the core of Anthony's experimental work exists within research, collage, and abstraction. It’s Anthony's intention to create works that explore the intersections of humanity while creating a space of autonomy and regard for bodies of color.