Abend Gallery is pleased to present on online collector preview of Close to Home: A Year en Plein Air, a solo exhibition by Judd Mercer, on display starting on January 7th, 2023. 

Opening Reception (The artist will be in attendance)

January 7th, 6 - 8 PM

Location (Golden Triangle)
 

1261 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80204
303-355-0950
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Artist Statement
 

Exploring Colorado over the course of a single year (2022), these 100 paintings were produced entirely en plein air. From rugged peaks to quiet streams, an ever-present story of light remains consistent amongst seasonal change. But the focus is not on any single painting. The collection represents a continuous process and emphasizes plein air painting as a practice in and of itself, rather than a means to an end. Freshness and spontaneity are favored over finish and details. Each piece reflects a moment in time that came, existed briefly, and passed away. This will be the only time this collection will be shown together. Soon the pieces will scatter like autumn leaves, never to return to the tree. Such is nature. Beautiful, and everchanging.

“I wanted to push, to do something big and explore places nearby I’ve never seen before. There’s a lot of beauty right out your front door if you walk outside with your eyes open.” - Judd Mercer