Visceral Alchemy: Fine Art + Tattoo curated by Sarah Overbeck and Matt Hays

Carbondale Arts presents "Visceral Alchemy: Fine Art + Tattoo" curated by Sarah Overbeck and Matt Hays. A group invitational featuring 21 tattoo artists primarily from Colorado as well as other parts of the country, who also have a fine art practice.
"Visceral Alchemy‍" celebrates transformation in its most personal and enduring form. This exhibition explores the powerful act of creating—or receiving—artwork that lasts a lifetime. Tattooers are constantly creating, regularly translating deeply personal ideas into original works of art, blending in their own style and aesthetic. Their process is both collaborative and expressive.
The opening reception is Friday, May 29 from 5-7pm with curator and artist introductions at 5:30pm.
Join the artists for a day of tattooing at The Launchpad! Saturday, May 30 from 11am-6pm (first-come first-served, 18+)
This show is generously sponsored by Jon Harman Coldwell Banker Mason Morse, The Crow and Key, and Lucky Supply Co. Visceral Alchemy will be on display through First Friday, July 3. The gallery is open weekdays from 10am-5pm.
Featured artists: Joey Armstrong (Richland, WA), Kevin Bledsoe (Denver, CO), Curtis Burgess (Ft. Collins, CO), Sandi Calistro (Denver, CO), George Campise (Berkley, CA), Ben Cheese (Berkley, CA), Matt Hays (Glenwood Springs, CO), Brett Herman (Denver, CO), Samantha “Samazon” Kuhn (Denver, CO), Ishmael Johnson (Ft. Collins, CO), Ben Merrell (Ft. Collins, CO), Justin Nordine (Grand Junction, CO), Mike Pinto (Denver, CO), Rodney Raines (Richmond, NC), Matt Rousseau (Durango, CO), Jher Seno (Denver, CO), Mike Strescino (Denver, CO), William Thidemann (Denver, CO), Olivia Britz-Wheat (Portland, OR), and Bonedale Tattoo (Brett Haynes & Heather Quinn)