It was a perfect morning to spend at the Denver Botanic Gardens. When we left the house, it was only 58 out. Currently at the gardens is an exhibition of brightly-colored steel sculptures by artist Mike Whiting. I particularly liked the saguaro "CACTUS" amongst the flowing plants.
The show, titled PIXELATED, painted steel sculptures showcasing the relationship between the reality of the natural world and the simulated world of digital media. His "figures" represent the fusion of the pixel-graphic world and minimalist sculptures. I feel I was encountering a large LEGO set.
I am always attracted to this water feature, the orange stucco wall and the blue pots planted with agave.
" Birdie" - an orange and blue theme just like the water feature and the pots! The artist purposely scratched and exposed the raw steel so it would rust when exposed to nature, making it more like the real world.
This sedum, called Mr. Goodbud, was so colorful.
Whiting's Buck, was perfectly positioned in this forest like setting.
The lily ponds are another favorite of mine. I can just imagine jumping from one lily leaf to the other (and falling right thru!).
The Azaleas were in their prime!
More lilies.
And more lilies....
The reflections on the water in the morning light were spectacular.
Bird, a steel body painted blue measures 136" high x 124"wide x 41"deep. Originally designed to be a sculpture in a public lagoon where migrant birds would flock to.
It was a gorgeous morning and getting to the gardens right when they open their doors is perfect. Hardly anyone was there!
The Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York Street
Denver, Colorado
#720-865-3500
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