Psychonauts
Group Exhibition
August 9- August 30
Mirus Gallery Denver is pleased to present a group exhibition curated by owner Paul Hemming. Opening reception will be Friday, August 9th VIP/Press Opening 6 - 7 PM then general admission from 7 - 10 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public for viewing through August 30, 2019.
Abram Aleo, Adam Psybe, Andrew Norris Thompson, Android Jones, AOF Smith, Ben Ridgway, Bond Truluv, Colin Prahl, Curiot, Damon Soule, David Choong Lee, David Fratu, Dela, Demetrios Zissiadis, Evan Venegas, Fabián Jiménez, Fernado Chamarelli, Gleo, Jake Amason, James Roper, Jeremiah Allen Welch, Jeremey Nichols, John Speaker, John Vochatzer- CalamityFair, Juan Travieso, Kyle Dineen, Lightdrips, Luis Toledo - Laprisamata, Luke Brown- Spectraleyes, Morgan Mandala Manley, Nychos, Okuda San Miguel, Randal Roberts, Sebastian Wahl, Sri Whipple, Starman, Stephen D Ferris, Stephen Kruse, Steve Mifsud, Wiley Wallace, Yoh Nagao, Zach Jackson, Carey Thompson and Brian Pinkham
About the Exhibition:
Mirus Gallery Denver is pleased to present “Psychonauts,” a group exhibition featuring artists who create works that are complex, visionary, and multi-dimensional. These artists create work that spatially depicts psychedelic experience, art that often even transcends even the definition of psychedelic. A Psychonaut is defined as a person who spends time exploring the universe right inside their own mind. A Psychonaut is on a quest to self discovery, embarking on inner voyages whether through the aid of entheogenic substances, meditation, sensory deprivation, or binaural beats. For thousands of years, shamans and tribes have used altered states of mind for spiritual purposes. Some believe that the use of entheogenic substances can “Unlock hidden worlds, secrets of the universe, or even prophecy of the future.”
Many of the artists in this exhibition come back from their psychedelic experiences with pictorial currency in which they use as a tool in their artistic practice to propel us, as the viewer, into this other metaphysical reality. These works of art can also induce the viewer to a memory of their own experiences with psychedelics. Alex Grey, one of the godfathers of visionary art is quoted as saying “the process of artistic creation can (and should) play a role in the enlightenment of the artist […] the process of artistic creation holds the potential of transcending the limitations of the mind and more fully expressing the divine spirit.”
As the trends of psychedelics have changed over time, we are currently entering into a phase of acceptance and medical discovery at the healing properties entheogenic substances can have. It is being proven by these medical studies at major institutions that they have the potential to alleviate existential angst, depression and addiction as well as create a life changing spiritual experience that provides greater meaning in ones lives. By the artists using these kinds of experiences as intellectual conception, one can only imagine that these creations can evoke these beneficial properties to the viewer as well.
Featured Artists:
Abram Aleo, Adam Psybe, Andrew Norris Thompson, Android Jones, Aof Smith, Ben Ridgway, Bond Truluv, , CalamityFair/John Vochatzer, Colin Prahl, Curiot, Damon Soule, David Choong Lee, David Fratu, Dela, Demetrios Zissiadis, Evan Venegas, Fabián Jiménez, Fernado Chamarelli, Gleo, Jake Amason, James Roper, Jeremiah Welch, Jermey Nichols, John Speaker, Juan Travieso, Kyle Dineen, Kris Davidson, Lightdrops, Luis Toledo aka Laprisamata, Luke Brown, Morgan Mandala Manley, Nychos, Okuda San Miguel, Randal Roberts, Sebastian Wahl, Sri Whipple, Starman, Stephen Ferris, Stephen Kruse ,Steve Mifsud, Wiley Wallace, Yoh Nagao, Zach Jackson, Carey Thompson and Brian Pinkman.
Click to see work from the show
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Ben Ridgway, Key to Innerspace, 2018, print on canvas, 35x30 in
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Abram Aleo, Open Surrender, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30x24 in
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Adam Ian Psybe, Array 01, 2019, acrylic and ink on canvas, approx 48x40 in,
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Andrew Norris Thompson, Hypercube, 2019, acrylic and aerosol on MDF, 36x49 in
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Android Jones, Narasimha, 2019, mixed media drawing on canvas, 40x40 in
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Android Jones, Forward Escape Unplugged, 2019, mixed media drawing on canvas
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Aof Smith, Holiday in Red Air, 2019, oil on linen, 47.25x39.25 in
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Bond Truluv, Life Spam 98, 2019, Mixed media and augmented reality on wood
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Bond Truluv, Life Spam 98, 2019, Mixed media and augmented reality on wood, 23x20 in
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Carey Thompson and Brian Pinkham, Psyport Mesmerator #4, Mixed Media with programmable lights, Edition of 20, approx 36x36 in
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Colin Prahl, Minimal Surface, 2019, acrylic on wood, 24x48 in
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Colin Prahl, When Acid Jumped the Shark, 2019, acrylic on wood, 36x48 in
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Curiot Tlalpazotl, Infinite Sound, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 19.5x19.5 in
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Damon Soule, Resolving Regress, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 60x48 in, $17,000
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David Choong Lee, Untitled, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 49x37 in
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David Fratu, Tigru, 2019, acrylic on panel, 24x36 in
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Dela, The Alchemist, 2019, oil on canvas, 40x32 in
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Dela, Echo, 2019, oil on canvas, 32x40 in
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Demetrios Zissiadis, Saturn’s Ring Frequency, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 48x36 in
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Demetrios Zissiadis, Calmxiety / Self Perception Theory, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 48x36 in
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Evan Venegas, Lost Grid 319, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 24x24 in
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Evan Venegas, Lost Grid 71919, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30x40 in
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Fernando Chamarelli, BRANA, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 35.5x23.5 in
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Fernando Chamarelli, NETUNO, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 23.5x15.75 in
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Gleo, The Mother Girl, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 40x31.5 in
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Jake Amason, Craticula, 2019, acrylic and aerosol on canvas, 24x18 in
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James Roper, Muladhara, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Svadhishthana, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Manipura, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Anahata, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Vishuddha, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Ajna, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Saharara, 2019, Limited edition 1 of 100, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper, 22x22.5 in
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James Roper, Burner (Ancestor of the Playa), 2018, Special edition of 20, Signed and numbered, Embossed with unique artists stamp, Archival Smooth Rag 310gsm paper
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Jeremiah Allen Welch, Singularity, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 24x18 in
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Jeremiah Allen Welch, Tatemono, 2018, casted glass sculpture, 9.5x6.5x5 in
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Jeremy Nichols, Scene 32-B, 2018, graphite and ink on paper, 16x12 in
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Jeremy Nichols, Scene 71-P, 2018, graphite and ink on paper, 16x12 in
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John Speaker, Bee-Faced Mushroom Shaman, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 60x48 in
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John Speaker, The Source, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 36x36 in
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John Vochatzer, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Gore Pile, 2019, collage, spray paint and resin on wood panel, 24x18 in
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Juan Travieso, False Realities, 2018, acrylic and oil on panel, 36x36 in
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Juan Travieso, Listening to Nature, 2018, acrylic and oil on panel, 36x36 in
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Kris Davidson, Relic, 2019, mixed media assemblage, 16x16 in
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Kyle Dineen, Soundgate, 2018, acrylic on hand cut foam board, 49x49x3.5 in
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Lightdrips, O Green World, 2018, 5 painted LED light panels arranged in a cube, Dimmable light panels are rated for 50,000 hours, LEDs can be replaced, includes 120v power cable and can be hardwired by a qualified installer, 28x28x28 in
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Lightdrips, Going Deeper, 2018, acrylic on LED light panel, Dimmable light panels are rated for 50,000 hours, LEDs can be replaced, includes 120v power cable and can be hardwired by a qualified installer, 24x48x2 in
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Lightdrips, Voodoo, 2018, acrylic and resin on LED light panel, Dimmable light panels are rated for 50,000 hours, LEDs can be replaced, includes 120v power cable and can be hardwired by a qualified installer, 24x24x2 in
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Luis Toledo aka Laprisamata, Gorgoneion, 2019, print on canvas, 35x24.5 in
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Luis Toledo aka Laprisamata, Logic of a Dream, 2019, print on canvas, 35x24.5 in, $725 Framed in white molding
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Luke Brown, Curandero, 2017, oil on canvas, 42x34 in
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Morgan Mandala Manley, The Bridge to Nirvana, 2014, acrylic on canvas, 20x20 in
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Morgan Mandala Manley, Light of Bardo, 2017, acrylic on panel, oval approx 18x36 in
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Nychos, Dissection of an Astronaut, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 60x48 in
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Okuda San Miguel, Liquids and Textures (IV), 2019, synthetic enamel on wood, 19.5x19.5 in
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Okuda San Miguel, X Mask 19 (II), 2019, synthetic enamel on wood, 19.5x19.5 in
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Randal Roberts, Beloved Omega Heart, 2017, acrylic on canvas, 24x24 in
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Sebastian Wahl, Other Worlds, 2018, collage, resin and acrylic on MDF, 25x34 in
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Sebastian Wahl, True Story, 2018, collage, resin and acrylic on MDF, 30x23 in
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Sri Whipple, AOS...C5H5N5, 2019, oil on canvas, 20x20 in
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Sri Whipple, AOS...C5H6N2O2, 2019, oil on canvas, 20x20 in
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Starman, Chemical Love, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 47.25x39.25 in
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Starman, Intersected, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 47.25x39.25 in
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Stephen D Ferris, Plague Rider, 2019, ink and acrylic on canvas, 48x48 in
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Stephen D Ferris, Plague Rider, 2019, ink and acrylic on canvas, 48x48 in
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Stephen Kruse, Bamboozle, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 40x30 in
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Steve Mifsud, Fungus Faces, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 16x12 in
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Steve Mifsud, Rainbow Mirror Mask, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 16x12 in
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Wiley Wallace, Searching Thought, 2019, acrylic on wood panel, 20x16 in
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Yoh Nagao, Floating Colors II, 2019, collage, acrylic and marker on canvas, 31x31 in
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Zach Jackson, Swell, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30x24 in
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Fabien Jimenez Untitled 2019 Acrylic on Canvas 12 x 16in