that often romanticizes freedom while overlooking the discipline it demands. Devin Urioste ’s body of work seeks to capture the vast and multifaceted experience of what it means to be Black through his perspective. For Urioste being Black is not a singular or easily defined identity—it cannot be categorized, confined, or reduced to one narrative. Being Black is expansive. It is complex, and ever evolving. This work honors that fullness, embracing the many layers, and truths that come with Black identity. Tyree Jones-Evans is a figurative oil painter based in Denver and was invited to curate this show by gallerist Niza Knoll. Her artistic curiosity lies in humanity’s status in the grand scheme, and if our insatiable quest for advancement will be our birth or our demise. With further generations depending on technology to find identity, Jones- Evans explores this relationship by blurring the lines between human and humanoid. She is currently a resident at RedLine Gallery and has
shown work at Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art (CVA) Gallery, Niza Knoll Gallery, and has been interviewed by Colorado Public Radio for her part in an exhibition exploring AI. Niza Knoll Gallery, located in Denver’s popular Art District on Santa Fe, specializes in intriguing conceptual exhibits featuring work by local and regional artists as well as private concerts, guest speakers and workshops. Regular gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m., except for First Friday, 5 – 9 p.m., and Third Friday, 5 – 8 p.m. and Noon – 3 p.m. during the Sundays on Santa Fe Art Walk which takes place on the final Sunday of each month. Visit www.nizaknollgallery.com to view and purchase works online and for the most up-to-date calendar of events.
16 The Acumen
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