Yazmin “Yazz” Atmore: Crossroads

LOCATION: Alto Gallery - 1900 35th St, Suite B

CATEGORY: Art Events

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

• Fri, Jan 3, 2025 - Sat, Feb 1, 2025  

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A solo exhibition of new and recent works by Denver-based artist Yazmin “Yazz” Atmore
Opening Reception: Friday, January 3rd, 6 - 10 PM
Artist Talk and/or Demo/Workshop: TBA

ABOUT
It is known across the African diaspora and within African Traditional Religions of different spirits that play at the crossroads. It is believed that these spirits dabble in between the spiritual world and physical, opening and closing roads for everyone and anyone that wishes to pass through. This show is an ode to these trippy relationships and experiences I have with these spirits at these “Crossroads.” From making deals, negotiating with these tricksters, and trusting my path, these pieces are offerings to the wild, crazy, and twisted adventures I continue to explore and embrace as I work my way back home to self.

Artist Bio/Statement
Yazz is a community organizer, creative & educator in Denver, Colorado where she continues to mentor and create with young artists as they explore their lives, stories, and passions through the beauty of art. Constantly, inspired by the youth + community she works with, Yazz continues to develop & deepened her own artistry as a collagist, muralist & floral enthusiast. Her art explores and dabbles in the themes of spirituality, ancient and ancestral wisdom, nature & afro-futurism through story telling, collaging and the building/ re-building of worlds. Her work is also heavily influenced by her spiritual journey as she loves exploring the spirit world with God, Ancestors & her Spirit Team. As an expressionist intuitive mixed media artist she creates breathtaking floral pieces, hand cut collage and digital works, with the use of bright bold colors, metallic paints and gold leaf.