This Friday, The Bryce Boyer Studio in Denver will become a breeding ground for beauty. "Sustainable Art: Creating Estuaries of Beauty" is an evening of poetry, art, panel discussion, and a lecture from internationally renowned painter and author Makoto Fujimura. The free evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and is the first of what will be quarterly gatherings of International Arts Movement's Denver outpost, simply called "IAM Denver." IAM Denver will be led by Caleb Seeling, editor and founder of Samizdat Creative Services.
International Arts Movement gathers artists and creative catalysts to wrestle with the deep questions of art, faith and humanity. Founded in 1991 by Fujimura, IAM's global leadership is in New York City, but the movement involves people worldwide. IAM Denver serves the artistic and creative community of central Colorado, celebrating the best of Colorado's art and culture scene, while connecting artists here to the global IAM movement and the resources of creative catalysts across the globe.
"Sustainable Art: Creating Estuaries of Beauty" is the first of a quarterly gathering that will feature local, regional, and international artists, creative catalysts, and patrons in addition to smaller groups that will meet and work around the city. These gatherings will offer creative people of all stripes an evening of music, poetry, and art, as well as a chance meet others and discover International Arts Movement. According to Caleb Seeling, IAM Denver's organizer, the group aims to nurture art and creativity in all sectors of society, to rehumanize areas that have been dehumanized, and ultimately to create the world that ought to be.
In addition to Makoto Fujimura, this Friday's event will feature Denver-based photographer Bryce Boyer, poet and musician David Rothman, and composer, D.J. and producer Luke Atencio.
"Sustainable Art: Creating Estuaries of Beauty" takes place this Friday, August 28, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The free event is at the Bryce Boyer studio, 3845 Lipan Street Denver, Colorado 80211. An RSVP to Caleb Seeling (caleb.seeling @ gmail.com) is encouraged but not required.
For more information about International Arts Movement, contact Christy Tennant, Director of Public Relations and Development (christy @ internationalartsmovement.org)
About the Featured Artists:
Japanese-American painter Makoto Fujimura fuses ancient Nihonga traditional techniques with modern influences. Known for his attention to and celebration of beauty, Fujimura’s work is represented by Valerie Dillon at Dillon Gallery (www.dillongallery.com)
Bryce Boyer is a photographer based in Denver, CO, specializing in people for ads and editorial assignments nationwide. www.bryceboyer.com
David J. Rothman co-founded and served as the first Executive Director of the Crested Butte Music Festival. He has also served as Executive Director of the Robinson Jeffers Association and is the founding Publisher and Editor of Conundrum Press, a small press devoted to writers of the west, especially poets. He has written three books of poetry, Dominion of Shadow (1996), The Elephant’s Chiropractor (1998)
Luke Atencio is a composer, DJ, and producer who creates compelling, textured and emotional music for all kinds of media. www.lukeatencio.com.
