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Nine Sorrel Sky Artists Chosen for Coors Western Art Exhibit in Denver
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Sorrel Sky Gallery proudly represents nine artists chosen for the prestigious Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale.
Edward Aldrich is an artist dedicated to reaching beyond the realistic rendering of wildlife in wild places, conveying the inherent being of an animal. His goal as an artist is to keep exploring the concept of putting life into his paintings by invoking the thrill of witnessing a cougar or wolf in the wild. Edward earned a B.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design and is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and Oil Painters of America.
Maura Allen portrays the American West-ranching life, cowboys, cowgirls, Native Americans, and the native flora of the landscape with rich texture, vibrant color, and dynamic patterns to achieve a contemporary, cinematic quality that is her signature painting style. To begin her creative process, Maura looks directly into the sun, drawing inspiration from a stark silhouette and obscured details. She uses wood, steel, and glass as her surfaces.
Maeve Eichelberger delves into the depths of layering, honoring the diverse vitalities of the American West through the lenses of lifestyle, nature, and textiles. Her unique creative process begins with photographing and then printing these images on Plexiglass, and meticulously cut into geometric shapes before being assembled into captivating 3-D works that deconstruct traditional Western imagery.
Lisa Gordon merges the process of casting bronze and her fondness for horses. For her, there is little difference between grooming and bonding with a horse through touch, and the feeling of running her fingers over wax as it warms and molds into muscles and gestures that evolve into a horse’s form becoming a sculpture. Lisa’s horse sculptures are powerful yet whimsical, a metaphor for the human experience, demonstrating the balance between having fun and giving life purpose.
Greg Kelsey is an active cowboy and artist whose work reflects Western lifestyles, traditions, and history. Greg is mostly a self-taught artist who considers himself a storyteller. He wants the viewer to feel the movement, action, and mindset of his subjects. Kelsey keeps cattle and horses, has a strict studio schedule, and has a family of four in his busy daily life. Greg and his wife Terah, daughter, and son reside in Ignacio, Colorado.
Amy Lay paints with oil pigment, graphite, and charcoal. Her bold use of color and powerful yet simple designs are influenced by years of painting in watercolor, lending an ephemeral quality to her highly recognizable work. She relies on memory and creative gestures in her subjects, giving her animals a very distinct non-photographic brand. Her work dances across the often thick line between realism and abstraction, traditional and contemporary, appealing to a wide range of art lovers and collectors.
Jerry Markham paints a variety of subject matter including landscapes, figures, still life, and urban scenes. For Jerry, inspiration is not the subject as much as what draws and inspires him to paint each piece and how it is expressed. A consummate student, he continually strives to evolve and grow as a painter, often tackling subject matter that challenges him, whether by pushing the composition, altering light or color, or experimenting with how the paint is applied.
Elsa Sroka loves animals. In her paintings of cows, expression is the most important element; infusing the subject with personality. An emotional connection is necessary before painting can begin. She finds inspiration in imagining cows in unconventional settings; a conscious departure from the traditional context found in much Western art. She believes the ordinary subject becomes significantly more intriguing when misplaced, inviting the viewer to pay attention through the element of surprise.
Star Liana York is an avid horsewoman, riding daily on her ranch near Abiquiu, New Mexico, where she finds inspiration surrounded by the vast open vistas. Star has a vast body of work that reflects her interest in the people, animals, environment, and history of the Southwest region. A continuing source of inspiration for her bronze sculptures comes from exploring the native peoples of the Southwest and the mythology of ancient sacred sites.
Sorrel Sky Gallery
The forward-thinking approach to the art world at Sorrel Sky Gallery pairs a distinctive collection of contemporary and traditional fine art and jewelry, with an unparalleled client experience. Sorrel Sky Gallery retail locations can be visited in Durango, Colorado (2002), Santa Fe, New Mexico (2014), and New York, New York (2024). In addition to a robust online presence. Sorrel Sky Gallery represents several acclaimed artists, including Kevin Red Star, Star Liana York, Ben Nighthorse, and David Yarrow.
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale
The Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale is an annual event and gallery exhibition associated with the National Western Stock Show (non-profit) in Denver, Colorado. Taking place each January, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale has become one of the finest exhibitions of contemporary Western art in the United States, featuring an eclectic mix of styles and mediums, with established artists to unknown talent. The show opens with a Red Carpet Gala Reception on January 7, from 5:30 - 9 pm. The exhibit is open daily to the public January 11 through January 26. See more work from these 9 artists, year-round and in person at Sorrel Sky Gallery.
Shanan Campbell
Founder Owner, Sorrel Sky Galleries
Leanne Goebel
Publicist, Sorrel Sky Galleries