The Birth of Venus - 20 artist’s interpretation of Botticelli’s masterpiece.

Artists: 20 Invited Artists

The famous painting “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli, has endured since the 1400’s as a prime example of the Italian Renaissance movement and a source of inspiration to artists for centuries. Struck by the beauty of the original after viewing it in Italy, gallery owner Niza Knoll was also amazed at how much the painting—depicting the watery “birth” of the Roman goddess of love and beauty—had influenced her art over the years. As an homage to Botticelli and the representation of women in artwork, she extended an invitation for selected local artists to create their own interpretation of the masterpiece.

“The Birth of Venus” exhibit runs December 29, 2011 through February 4, 2010 at Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The artwork will be available to view and purchase during regular business hours Wednesday-Friday, 1-5 pm, Saturday, 12-4. The public is also invited to attend the following special events:

Opening Reception: Friday, December 30, 2011, 5-8 pm
First Fridays: January 6, 2012, 3-8 pm and February 3, 3-8 pm
Third Friday: January 20, 2012. 3-8 pm

The work is interpreted through paintings, sculptures and mixed media creations by the following invited artists: Penney Bidwell, Dennis Dalton, Jerry De La Cruz, Karen Gregory, Michael Keen, Niza Knoll, Abbas & Roya Khajeaian, Lamecia Landrum, Leona Lazar, Gayla Lemke, Anthony Norris, Louis Recchia, Barry Rose, Claudia Roulier, Rik Sargent, D.D. Seaton and Ned Sterne.

First Friday Information

First Fridays: January 6, 2012, 3-8 pm and February 3, 3-8 pm

Third Friday Collector's Preview Information

Third Friday: January 20, 2012. 3-8 pm