Claiming the Crown - An exhibition by SA Bennett

LOCATION: Pulse Visual Art - 3235 Larimer St

CATEGORIES: Main Calendar | First Fridays

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

• Friday, Feb 6, 2026  6pm - 9pm

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Claiming the Crown is a solo exhibition at Pulse Visual Art featuring works by Jamaican artist, SA Bennett. Her work celebrates the African diaspora. Being bi-racial, she find profound inspiration in the evolution of African heritage across different times and cultures. Her portfolio reflects a rich tapestry of subjects including her son, loved ones, and reflections of various characters from her communities, both in Denver and Jamaica. Her collection features the esteemed Denver artist Bob Ragland, along with portraits that capture the essence of Black Lives Matter movement and other social justice causes, which are deeply connected to her identity and life experiences.

Her artistic process is deeply rooted in an appreciation for the vibrant and forgiving nature of acrylic painting. However, in her more recent work, she has explored ink resist, cold wax, and oil painting techniques. This exploration represents a gradual shift towards abstraction, driven by the introduction of diverse techniques that open new avenues for artistic growth.

Her exhibition titled "Claiming the Crown" is inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat's use of the three tiered crown, representing the denial of humanhood of black people and society taking gifted people for granted. SA's collection at Pulse is a reminder that we should all claim our crowns.