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Jul 08, 2023

Apis Opus, encaustic invitational, opening at Nkollectiv Gallery

Encaustic wax is an ancient medium containing beeswax and resin. It can be

Encaustic wax is an ancient medium containing beeswax and resin. It can be pigmented with a variety of materials and used to create prints, paintings or 3D finishes. Three of NKollectiv's member artists use this medium on a regular basis and they invited other local artists to join them for the encaustic exhibition Apis Opus, opening with a public reception from 6-9 p.m. May 19, at 960 Santa Fe Drive. The exhibition runs through June 11. Other district-wide events during the exhibition include the Sundays on Santa Fe Art Walk from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28, and the First Friday Art Walk from 5-9 p.m. June 2.

The exhibition is named for the common genus of the honey bee in North America, apis.

Participating artists include NKollectiv owner Nicole Korbe and members Kelly Austin-Rolo, Michele Messenger along with guest artists Angela Larson, Ashton Lacy Jones, Gigia Kolouch, Kathy Fisher, Lois Lupica, Melody Epperson, Shannon Mello, and Victoria Eubanks.

NKollectiv (pronounced N Collective), at 960 Santa Fe Drive in Denver, is a curated space for local Colorado artists to display and sell their work, grow their practice, and interact with collectors. Visitors are invited to view and purchase work during gallery hours or by appointment. Regular gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. (or 9 p.m. on event nights) Fridays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. A selected portfolio of works is available for purchase online at nkollectiv.com along with more information about specific artists and events. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @nkollectiv.