Two New Solo Exhibitions: June Glasson & Marcos Lucero

LOCATION: Visions West Contemporary - 2605 Walnut St

CATEGORY: Art Events

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

• Fri, Dec 13, 2024 - Fri, Jan 31, 2025  

Visions West Contemporary is excited to present two concurrent solo exhibitions this December, offering an evening of artistic exploration, bold storytelling, and cultural depth. From June Glasson's thought-provoking depictions of women's labor to Marcos Lucero's surrealist dreamscapes, these shows promise to dazzle, challenge, and inspire. Come celebrate the opening with us on Friday, December 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and immerse yourself in the creativity and energy of two incredible artists.

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June Glasson | Manifestations

Returning for her third solo exhibition at our Denver gallery, June Glasson once again demonstrates her ability to captivate audiences with her profound, insightful art. This time, she turns her focus to women's work. Her new series explores the material and symbolic labor that women perform-sometimes voluntarily, sometimes not-and asks us to reflect on how that work shapes identities, communities, and histories.

Glasson's paintings seamlessly blend the personal and the iconic. In her Aerie series, she reimagines white female figures as symbols of abstract ideals like liberty, democracy, and justice. These women, with their lofty iconography, seem to float in a realm of symbolism. On the other hand, her Never Done series zooms in on the messy, raw, and deeply human aspects of women's lives: rage, play, domestic toil, and protest.

What makes these works so fascinating is how the boundaries blur. The grand abstractions of the Aerie figures become deeply personal, while the intimate moments captured in Never Done grow larger-than-life. The result is a dynamic, playful, and evocative series that challenges how we view women, work, and power.

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Marcos Lucero | El Mundo Invisible

We're thrilled to introduce Denver to the vibrant world of Marcos Lucero, whose debut solo exhibition at Visions West Contemporary bursts with color, imagination, and cultural resonance. Lucero's pieces blend human figures, animals, and touches of surrealism to create whimsical narratives that feel both fantastical and deeply grounded in tradition.

In works like Simplemente Simple (2024), Lucero seamlessly bridges the human and animal worlds. At the heart of this piece is a deer-headed figure, which embodies a gentle, spiritual presence. A rainbow-colored snake weaves through the composition, symbolizing transformation and renewal, while corn, a cornerstone of Mexican heritage, represents connection to the land and sustenance. Surrounding this central figure are folkloric, neon-outlined animals and shapes reminiscent of Huichol art, tying the work to cultural tradition while embracing a surrealist, dreamlike quality.

Lucero's work is a celebration of myth, folklore, and popular culture, infused with vibrant colors and rich narratives. Each piece invites viewers to step into a magical world where reality and fantasy dance together, creating a sense of joy and discovery.

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IMAGES:
June Glasson: Aerie ll, 2024, mixed media on paper, 30 x 22 inches
Marcos Lucero: Simplemente simple, 2024, acrylic on paper, 30 x 22 inches