Finding Serenity

The mixed media, sensory captivating and serene work of three female artists – Jenny Wilson, Jessica Loving and Liz Latrup, will converge in the Richey Gallery in Lakewood Civic Center this summer in association with INSPIRE Arts Week. A Space to ‘Be’ is an exhibition with a moving motivation to soothe and make at peace the viewers who experience the paintings . The cumulative work creates a personal sanctuary, a space that offers all access to a nurturing moment of silence and quiet reflection though layered landscapes and atmospheric, abstracted compositions .

In an interview with the arts programming curator for the City of Lakewood, the artists reflect on their work and the exhibition:

What inspired your collaboration and desire to show your work together?

JL, LL, JW: Individually, as artists, we often explore quietude in our work. This spaciousness can be pulled from the actual physical experience of creating the work itself, but also when one views the work. In times such as these, overwhelmed is something we all feel all too often. This show explores the notion of holding space and creating a container for the viewer to simply be. It’s a breath, a meditation, a moment that viewers can savor all to themselves.

What do you want viewers to take away from their time spent with your artwork?

JL: I hope that viewers can access a sense of peace when visiting the exhibition. I hope that the pieces create a space that feels inviting, accessible and calming.

LL: It is my hope that people feel the peace in the space and the work, and that they can enter one or two of the artworks, as if they are entering another world, where they can experience the quiet power of the present moment.

JW: I hope that the viewer becomes entranced with the work and feels a sense of calm and serenity.

To read the full interview and learn more about this exhibition, scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/Exhibitions

Lakewood: A 20th century journey

Permanent Exhibition

Heritage Lakewood’s permanent gallery highlights significant events throughout the 20th century, including the evolution of commercial growth from farmland. Local artifacts immerse visitors in times when people drove Model T’s, worked in WWII factories and incorporated the city.

Sensing Lakewood

Restaurants

January 31 - October 29

Temporary Gallery

Follow along on this Lakewood restaurant tour as we walk through time from early beverage stands to the beginning of fast food and on through longtime eateries that still exist today.

Persuading Voters: Colors, Shapes and Sounds of Political Campaigns

April 18 - October 29

Visitor Center Hallway

Whatever your opinion on election advertising, enjoy the colors and sentiments of years past in Lakewood and Colorado with political signs, buttons, pencils, balloons and more!

Into the Spotlight: Artifacts from Lakewood Volunteers

November 16 – March 3, 2024

Visitor Center Hallway

Discover what Heritage Lakewood volunteers have saved from years past and why.

Hungry for History

February 25 – October 8

Historic outbuilding windows

Snap up tasty tidbits of food and cooking history while exploring the stories of the buildings at Heritage Lakewood.

To learn more, scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/Exhibitions.