Join us at Alto Gallery First Friday, May 3, 6 - 10 PM for the opening reception of Parade of Thieves, a solo exhibition of new works by Denver-based artist Janelle Anderson. On view May 3 - June 1. Artist in attendance.

Parade of Thieves Statement In Anderson’s current series of paintings and drawings, Parade of Thieves, which she’ll present in a solo exhibition at Alto Gallery in Denver, Colorado, in May 2024, Anderson delves into the intricate interplay of time, dreams, memory, and the concept of the collective through the portrayal of fragmented horses and birds. These majestic creatures are subjected to a transformative process, their bodies spliced and reassembled like pieces of a complex puzzle. This collision of reality and abstraction evokes the multi-faceted perceptions and experiences of the individual and the collective.

The juxtaposition of detailed form, vague blank space, and the splicing of figures, invites viewers to contemplate the…