Solo Exhibit & Reception - Boulder

Beauty and Grace Take the Stage at St. Julien Hotel & Spa’s Gallery

My Lifelike Painted Sculptures Showcase the Power and Brilliance of Colorado Ballet Dancers

Seeing my dance art in person is like standing an arm’s length from live performing ballerinas, sensing their superior artistry and athleticism. Experiencing my art inside the elegant St. Julien Hotel is an adventure not to be missed. 

I created these sculptures by molding fabric over posed Colorado Ballet dancers as it quickly hardened. Later, I painted the sturdy, lightweight structures to dramatically enhance their illusion of energy and motion.

I love the spontaneous and collaborative process of my method, and the opportunity to create alongside these exceptional dancers. The professional dancers love participating in other arts, and they make excellent models. They understand direction, can strike and hold a pose, and add a bit of their own unique flair to the design. 

The view from the gallery space, overlooking the Boulder flatirons

St. Julien Hotel is the perfect setting to exhibit this dimensional figurative art. Boulder’s only four-star hotel is nestled between foothills and historic downtown. The view from the outdoor gallery-side terrace is stunning. I’ve seen a photo of Robin Williams having breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, Jill’s, Alec Baldwin has stayed there, and One Direction was there while on tour. (I know this because I entertained some tweens by driving them all over Denver as they followed misleading online postings, trying to get a glimpse or meet One D before the show. Afterward, they sadly saw FaceBook/Twitter photos of Niall Horan kissing girl fans in front of the St. Julien and Harry Styles bicycling around old town unnoticed. 

The staff and service at St. Julien are also exceptionally professional, courteous and kind. Is it special training, hiring, management, or the Boulder environment that makes them all so attentive and receptive? Darren, the facilities worker, hangs four shows per year and can find center without measuring. Fortunately, my art doesn’t weigh as much as it looks — each sculpture is no more than 10 lbs.

I appreciate St. Julien’s support of local artists, the way they introduce their guests to superb art. All levels of staff have expressed their appreciation for being inspired by original art each day at work. Please see for yourself and join us for the artist reception, Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm. In addition to dance, this show will also feature earlier works and prototypes.