Through the Natural Lens is a group exhibition inviting viewers to reconnect with the natural world through the creative visions of contemporary artists. From vivid landscapes and surreal wilderness scenes to imaginative interpretations of flora and fauna, this exhibition honors the beauty and complexity of nature.

Featuring a diverse array of painting styles and mediums, the show explores how artists translate their experiences of the natural world, whether grounded in observation or shaped by imagination, into visual storytelling. Animals, plant life, topography, and even the atmosphere itself serve as muse and metaphor throughout the collection.

Whether celebrating serene riverscapes, mystical forests, or whimsical hybrids of animal and imagination, these works reflect the deep-rooted human desire to understand and belong to nature.

📅 Exhibition Dates: July 19, 2025 → August 9, 2025
🎉 Opening Reception: No opening reception is currently scheduled
📍 Location: Abend Gallery | 1261 Delaware St, Denver, CO 80204

Participating Artists

Ben Patterson (3rd Version), Morgan Cameron, Michelle Condrat, Andreas Claussen, Stacy D’Aguiar, Thorgrimur Einarsson, Diego Glazer, Thane Gorek, Mark Harrison, Stephanie Hartshorn, Dana Hawk, Robin Hextrum, Emma Kalff, Thomas Kegler, Shawn Krueger, Sparky Lebold, Michael Magrin, Judd Mercer, Kevin Moore, Mo Myra, Randy Ortiz, Sharon Pomales, Devin Michael Roberts, Brooks Salzwedel, Kirsten Savage, Brian Sostrom, Brian Keith Stephens, Seth Winegar