Making Our Mark: An Exploration of Vandal Futurism
On display September 23-November 3, 2023. Curated by Anthony García Sr.
Part of our RedLine at 15 exhibition program.
This exhibition features local, national, and international artists who are leading contributors to the Post-Vandalism and Graffiti-Futurism street art and mural movements. Curated by Anthony Garcia Sr., RedLine Resident Artist Alumni and Founder/Director of Alto Gallery and Birdseed Collective.
Making Our Mark honors and acknowledges that for many artists, street art, murals, and graffiti art functions as their first exposure to the fine arts. Though the genre emerged and is experienced beyond the confines of museums, institutions and galleries, street art continues to claim a space that is accessible and inspiring to all.
As a contributor to the genre, Garcia Sr. is surveying artists and styles that inspired him to become an artist.
Making Our Mark seeks to highlight artists of the ever-evolving street, mural, and graffiti art communities that interact, challenge, and redefine the boundaries that exist between interior/exterior, inside/outside, and permission/prohibition—in both public and private spaces.
“Live Wires.” Artist: Bisco Smith
Featured Artists
Ewok MSK, Ceerre, Bram Braamm, Brett Barmby, Bisco Smith, Doug Hoxxoh, Robert Seikon, Joker Transcend, Justus Roe, Jel Martinez, Mario Zoots, Jack Avila, Anti Static, Anders Reventlov, Ruben Aguirre, Tilt, Dr. Dax, Jay Belici, Imagine, R0melle, Jolt
Photos from the Making Our Mark opening reception. Photo credit: Kyla Fear
About Anthony García Sr.
Anthony García Sr. at the 2023 Resident Artist Exhibition opening reception
Anthony Garcia Sr. (@birdseedanthony) was born and raised in Denver, Colorado—more specifically, in the Globeville community.
Beginning as a graffiti writer, Anthony has since grown into a multifaceted creative entrepreneur and community leader. His artistic style incorporates traditional Chicano motifs.
He pays homage to cultural, geographical, and historical contexts through the implementation of modern techniques and exploration of pop trends.
He is co-founder of the Birdseed Collective (@thebirdseedcollective), a Denver-based nonprofit that aims to make a positive impact in local communities through programs and projects that emphasize creativity, educating and enabling the disadvantaged and the under-resourced.
About the RedLine at 15 exhibition program
Resident Alumni Beau Carey & Ian Fisher at the “Carey Fisher” exhibition opening reception. 2023.
Making Our Mark is part of our RedLine at 15 exhibition program.
RedLine is celebrating its 15th Anniversary with exhibitions that honor our Resident Artist alumni and community artists who have shaped Denver’s rich artistic ecosystem throughout the years.
Thank You for the Support!
Thank you to our sponsors River North Arts District, Alto Gallery, and Birdseed Collective.
