Solo Exhibition
January 25 - April 11, 2025
Mirus Gallery Denver is thrilled to announce the opening of Telos, a solo exhibition by celebrated artist Crystal Wagner. Enter the world of Telos, hand assembled paper sculpted into complex ecosystems encapsulated in plexi domes. Wagner’s sculptural creations mimic organic forms found in nature. Join us for the opening reception Saturday, January 25, 2024, from 6-10 PM. Telos exhibition will be on display through April 11, 2025.
About the Exhibition:
In Telos, artist Crystal Wagner explores the dialogue between the organic and the sublime. Her vibrant, multi-layered sculptures—rooted in the deep ecological language of the natural world, transcend the familiar, gesturing toward speculative ecosystems that exist at the threshold of the real and the imagined. The domes serve as protective atmospheres and portals into her exploration of Telos, the ancient Greek concept of purpose or ultimate end, preserving each piece at a unique, imagined moment in its life cycle.
Wagner's practice offers a counterpoint to the flatness of contemporary digital experience. Through her meticulously hand-crafted dimensional forms, she reclaims spatiality and tactility, creating microcosms that embody the delicate tension of natural growth. Telos becomes a meditation on the liminal- spaces where the boundaries between the known and the unknown disappear, prompting viewers to reimagine their relationship with organic forms in their modern landscapes.
About the Artist:
Crystal Wagner’s work has been described as a vibrant exploration of color, texture, and form, often noted for its unique interplay between the natural and synthetic. Critics highlight her ability to create “otherworldly” installations that merge with the environment, creating a “visual language” that feels both familiar and alien. In an interview about her exhibit Bioforms and Blooms, Wagner explained that her pieces delve into the relationship between humans and nature, using exotic, biomorphic shapes to evoke a primal connection with the organic world.
Wagner’s art has garnered widespread media attention, with features in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Artnet, Hi-Fructose, Juxtapoz, Complex Art & Design, Beautiful Decay, and Drawing magazines, among many others. She has been awarded notable grants including Pollock-Krasner Grant, Adolph Ester Gottlieb Grant, and the Art Affect Grant and was the Sculpture and Installation Category Award Winner of the SEE.ME, Art Takes Paris, international art competition. Select magazine features include a 13-page article in Juxtapoz (2015), a 10-page article in Hi Fructose (2016), and 10-page article in Graffiti Art, and features in Dream Magazine, Frame Magazine (Amsterdam, 2017), and Drawing Magazine. Wagner’s work has been exhibited globally, with collaborations including high-profile projects for Nike and Viacom, among others, solidifying her influence and reputation in contemporary art.
Solo Exhibition
April 25 - June 7th , 2025
About the Exhibition:
In his new solo exhibition, Continuum, Michael Walsh showcases his latest body of work featuring vibrant, 3-D printed wall hangings and sculptures designed with VR and CAD modeling software. The exhibition will also feature select earlier works, highlighting the artist's evolution from traditional methods to the fusion of high-tech manufacturing and classic mediums. This collection highlights the fruits of his artistic exploration, reflecting his ability to blend these technologies seamlessly into his creative practice. The new pieces showcased, predominantly created in the past year, reflect the evolution of Walsh’s practice, advancements in digital tools, his innovative spirit and dedication to pushing the limits of artistic expression.
About the Artist:
Currently based in the San Francisco Bay area, Michael Walsh is a versatile artist with a strong foundation in sculpture and industrial design. His art career is marked by his pioneering use of cutting-edge digital technologies and seamlessly integrating these digital manufacturing methods into his practice. His artistic journey began with graffiti/style writing on the East Coast in the pre-millennium era. Walsh credits painting in old steel mills and factories in Pennsylvania, along with the influence of the industrial landscape, as the foundation for his evolution into fabricating and casting metal sculptures. His sculpting process is often inspired by the dynamic rhythms and melodies of music, transforming the fluidity and energy of sound into physical forms that embody movement and dynamic composition. Over the years, Michael Walsh has transcended conventional boundaries, continually pushing the limits of his practice and advancing the evolution of contemporary sculpture.
Curated by Irene Hernandez Feiks
December 5th, 2024 - March 7, 2025
About the Exhibition:
Mirus Gallery presents a new group exhibition curated by Irene Hernandez Feiks, who has deep roots in the San Francisco art scene. From 2010-2020, Irene owned WonderlandSF art gallery and on Valencia Street focused specifically on exhibiting local artists and designers. The newest group show features over one hundred artists using an eclectic range of styles and mediums. The opening reception is Thursday December 5, 6-10 pm. Many of the artists will be in attendance with a bar and live music.
To view the exhibition after the opening reception, please contact info@mirusgallery.com to schedule a viewing today.
Featured Artists
Aaron Johnson, Abel Manalo, Adam Caldwell, Adam McCarthy, Alberto Ybarra, Alec Huxley, Alex Achaval, Alice Koswara, Amanda Lynn, Amber Allen, Amy Ahlstrom, Analy Nakat, Andrew MacRae, Antonio Pelayo, Brady Wilmott, Brandon Hurley, Brent McHugh, Brett Armory, Brian Barneclo, Brian J Hoffman, Cat Sommer, Charmaine Olivia, Chonto, Chor Boogie, Chelsea Robot, Chris Granillo, Chris Leib, Chris Stokes, Cindy Shih, Cleng Sumagaysay, Daryll Peirce, D Young V, Debra Dee, Debra Shapiro, Delphyne, Dom Fontana, Doug Rhodes, Eddie Colla, Eddie O. Rodriguez, Emily Fromm, Germs Zacarias, HiERICBRO, Espana Garcia, Fabez, Felicia Ann, Felicia Gabaldon, Isaac Pelayo, J.L. King, Jeffrey Nemenzo, Jessica Petrie, John Osgood, John Wentz, Johnny Dismal, Jon Ching, Jose Di Gregorio, Josh Everhorn, Josh Thurman, Joshua Nissen King, Kenneth Malone, Kevin Earl Taylor, Kirstine Reiner Hansen, Lacey Bryant, LJ Kim, Lady Henze, Lana Kohn, Laura Gonzalez, Lee Harvey Roswell, Leija, Leon Loucheur, Linda Larson, Liz Brizzi, Lucas Bononi, Luciano Roque, Marina Berlin, Mario Navasero, Mark Campbell, Mars-1, Mars Sandoval, Masha Ko, Maureen Shields, Max Ehrman (Eon75), Micah LeBRUN, Michael Murphy, Michael Walsh, Mike Davis, Mollie Tuggle, Monty Guy, Natalie Gabriel, Nate Geare, Nicole Hayden, Olympia Altimir Galvez, Optimist, Paul Lewin, Phillip Hua, Phillip Lawson, Pablo Ruiz Arroyo, Ransom and Mitchell, Raul D’Mauries, Ricky Watts, Rob “Pengoo” Casanovas, Robert Bowen, Romanowski, Ryan Stubbs, Sean Faithen, Sofia Venegas, Steve Javiel, Tanya Herrera, Ted Vasin, Julia, Tomo77, Txutxo Perez, Ursula Xanthe Young, Ximena Rendon, Yanoe Zoueh, Yuri
