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The art scene in the Springs has been called "anemic" and "barren" by some. This spring, though, the creativity is burgeoning with the weather, and a number of native art galleries are hosting shows that range from intriguing to beautiful to bizarre to educational to those that o ffer you candy for a ttending. Take a break from preparing for finals and tour the Springs' rarified and worthwhile scene. It's Only Rock ‘n' Roll – But I Like It Location: Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum Address: 215 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Type of show: Photography Artist(s): Larry Hulst Duration of show: Jan. 30 to May 29 This collection of photos by local artist Larry Hulst has been on tour for the past ten years, and has returned home for a limited engagement. The gallery is like a photo journal of the life of rock ‘n' roll, detailing in pictures its birth, development, modernization and continuance. The walls are hung with stirring, action-packed images of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, B.B. King, Janis Joplan, The Rolling Stones and many more. Raised By Raindrops and Asphalt Location: Heebee Jeebees Address: 318 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Type of show: Drawings Artist (s): Deva Crouch Duration of show: April 2 to May 22 Deva Crouch's exhibit consists of drawings that illustrate her personal journey from childhood to womanhood. Peakradar.com noticed that she often uses facial expressions to portray involved stories, with the subjects of her drawings usually slightly contorted to reveal more specific emotional undertones. "The drawings range from exaggerated childhood memories to images more ordinary to adults," the site read. The View From My Window Location: Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-Op at Commonwheel Artists Co-Op Address: 102 Cañon Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Type of show: Paintings, Raku Art Pottery and Fused Glass Artist (s): Marica Hefti, Jerry Rhodes, Janine Sheehy Duration of show: April 9 to May 10 As the seasons change, artists Marica Hefti, Jerry Rhodes and Janine Sheehy have worked to create pieces that capture the "beauty [that] lies not only in the physical changes in the landscape, but also in the changes we experience within ourselves on a daily basis," explained Sheehy. A mix of abstract marbled pottery (Rhodes), lushly subtle paintings (Hefti) and fluid glass art (Sheehy) capture the natural views of the Springs with color and life. Scenes from a Dream: The Landscape Within Location: Presented by the Bridge Gallery at The Commons Gallery Address: 218 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Type of show: Photography Artist (s): Charles Knoeckel Duration of show: April 2 to May 2 David Knoeckel departed from photography for some years to become a psychotherapist, but has returned to his medium with an exhibit which "relates to areas of philosophical, psychological, or spiritual inquiry," and "looks at the landscape as metaphor for the psyche, as an outward representation or manifestation of the world within," according to peakradar. com. Sultry grayscale landscape photos introduce the viewer to another way of looking at the world. FREE CANDY! ... and the UCCS Senior Art Exhibition Location: Presented by The UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art at The UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art Address: 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80933 Type of show: Visual and Performing Arts Artist (s): Graduating Seniors Duration of show: April 23 to May 21 The entirety of the show, from creating to installation, is accomplished by graduating seniors in the VAPA program, and includes mediums such as photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, video and digital media. The art in this exhibit was selected for its strong representation of the artistic styles of 11 different VAPA students, and as a cohesive whole works as the capstone for their undergraduate education. Idris Khan: Last Three Piano Sonatas ... After Franz Schubert Location: Presented by Colorado College at IDEA Space Address: 825 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Type of show: Multi-media Artist (s): Idris Khan Duration of show: April 20 to June 26 "Multimedia artist Idris Khan appropriates and transforms texts, musical scores, paintings, and photographs to challenge … assumptions about how different art forms are received and understood," noted peakradar.com. IDEA Space is hosting Khan's exhibition based on the music Franz Schubert penned on his deathbed, and incorporates "elements of video, recorded music, and live performance to deconstruct and re-frame the sensory experience of musical performance," according to coloradocollege.edu.
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