Coming July 18 - Aug 11, 2025

Mirror and Mystery

 with artist Patricia J Finley

DENVER, CO — Water is both a mirror and a mystery - an element that reflects, distorts and transforms.  This collection explores the ephemeral beauty of water through abstraction, capturing the interplay of movement, light and texture.  Each piece distills the essence of fluidity, especially as Patricia uses resin as her medium, mixing colors into clear resin and painting with the resulting colored resin.  

The reflectivity of resin invites viewers to engage with the ever-shifting nature of this vital element.  

Water is universal, yet personal.  The very nature of abstract art allows space for individual interpretation.   Moments of serenity are offered via the depths of perception, thereby allowing immersion in the fluidity of both the medium and the element of water.

AND - ABOUT ME

Artist Statement

I create with paint, pigment and ink mixed into resin.  Resin’s extraordinary possibilities are exactly why I chose the challenge of creating with this unruly medium.  Each piece reveals the reason that I create with resin.  Complexity is revealed under the deceptively simple surface with startling clarity.  Color leaps out from under resin's cool surface, magnified with a jewel-like intensity.  Shapes seem to move.    

My art stays alive on the wall, presenting nearly endless possibilities for discovery.

Artists on Santa Fe Gallery at 747 Santa Fe Drive showcases the work of member and resident artists. The selection of original artwork on view includes ceramics, sculpture, paintings, mixed-media, printmaking and jewelry. Regular hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 am to 3 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm and Sundays, Noon to 4 pm, The building is also home to the working studios of 25 + artists. Visitors are invited to explore and discover this enduring creative hub.

Artists on Santa Fe Gallery

747 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado

Hours: Mon, Wed and Thur, 11-3:00, Fri and Sat, 11-5:00, Sun 12-4:00

Closed Tuesdays

In addition to “Mirror and Mystery”, other fine art will be displayed in the gallery by resident artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and sculpture. Enjoy visiting two levels of working artist open studios.

“Mirror and Mystery”

Show dates July 18th - Aug 11th, 2025

Third Friday Opening & Artist Reception: July 18th

First Friday Art Walk: Aug 1st