GuerillaGarden

It's Spring Again

2012-03-16T19:30:00.002-07:00

Omni Rock at 38th and Federal. GG warming up for the Summer.

Mr. Q’s right brain, left brain world (taken from the North Denver Tribune)

2012-03-15T13:08:00.001-07:00

by Basha Cohen |
Barth Quenzer is symbolic of an old fashion educational phrase, “Arts and Sciences.” However, this generation’s renaissance man is going about it in a thoroughly modern way. Wildly prodigious and creative in his artistry, the local art teacher was raised by two scientists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He muses, “The reason I am back at Brown is because I had two scientists as parents, and didn’t have an art experience in school. Where I grew up art was more about ‘vocal arts’, and the last thing I needed was vocal music. As ‘Art’ was being taught he would tune out, adding the Charley Brown “Waaa, Waaa, Waaa” soundtrack to his descriptive quip. Being a good son and student, he left the southwest and moved to Denver to pursue his degree in Cognitive Science at the University of Denver. It was a phenomenal program, but “I was only doing it because that was what I was supposed to do. I finally realized I needed to start following my gut and not my head. I’m going to change my direction to my passion.” Hence, a true artist was born.
The Guerrilla Garden and Brown International Academy are the proud homes of this visionary. Yes, he is an artist, but he has the mind of a scientist, too. After all, the apple never really falls that far from the tree. The true nature of his art is that he is exacting, experimenting, recalibrating and reconsidering until the truth is revealed both on his personal canvases and those of his devoted students. The fusion of this right-brain, left-brain thinking is articulated on his “Artist Statement” page of the Guerrilla Garden website. He and a variety of collaborative artists work together to create their own unique works of art, but framed within the larger context of their collective vision. Mr. Q’s artist statement begins,
“Artist statements should begin with a disclaimer: Art requires no explanation, no validation; it simply exists because there is no other option. It is tempting to explain some anthropological reason for the existence of art, but I won’t… I would rather get to the gist and provide an actual description of the art in the most concrete, objective way possible:
The body of work has its genesis at the Guerilla Garden over two years ago, slowly maturing into its finished state. It is covertly influenced by the chance encounters of other artists that inhabit creative spaces, subtly drawing inferences from graffiti, printmaking, sculpture, filmmaking, music, and fine art painting. Using a self-described process of aesthetic inquiry the body of work attempts to capture these multiple influences in a singular form.” (For the full statement go to www.bquenzer.com/p/artist-statments.html)
Mr. Q’s educational philosophy continues to evolve. The cornerstone of his current thinking echoes the influence of his collaboration at the Guerrilla Garden. “The Guerrilla Garden artists have made me see my students as artists in the real world.” As a result, Quenzer experienced a breakthrough career moment. He began thinking about the art program entirely differently, “This year I have reconsidered the function of art at Brown so it is not just about teaching art, but teaching the students about the practice of being a contemporary artist.” He has taken on the mission to create a collaborative artist space for his students. In this studio, each of his students are artists, with their own intrinsic motivation and skills that Mr. Q wants to build upon in their learning. “Student art doesn’t have to be little individual projects, but instead we can have an impact by working in collaboration with the art world to understand it’s real effect in day-to-day ways. If each student is an artist with their own specific talents, and work together toward a bigger vision, ultimately we come up with big, and potentially even great projects.”
There are several programs which are being developed both inside and outside of the classroom in Quenzer’s after-school art club that reflect this big picture, collaborative thinking. Framing the entire schoolyard, a plain concrete wall became one of the first major art projects that Mr. Q spearheaded in 2007. Quenzer is currently working with the Urban Arts Fund Committee to complete this visionary project. His pitch letter, clearly demonstrates the adage, “Life imitates art,” in a unique twist of events that has brought the community together full-circle.
“Our artistic vision begins with a great story…Five years ago I heard of a teacher doing amazing work with students during an after-school art program at West High School. I heard that this teacher was doing something special with her mural program; she was collaborating with some very talented young graffiti artists. I contacted the teacher, Maureen Hearty, and made arrangements to take a tour. She showed me elaborate student murals throughout the historic building. The murals were tall, complex works of art. ‘Really, students did this?’ I was in awe. That day I didn’t have the opportunity to meet the young artists responsible for painting the murals…but I left feeling inspired to start my own mural program at Brown…and I did.
Five years and many murals later, I’m at the Guerilla Garden listening to a panel of artists talk about how they “Made it in America” by pursuing and staying true to their creative beliefs. Ratha Sok was one of the artists speaking on the panel, talking about his ideas behind the “social entrepreneur,” a new way of thinking about social change throughout the creative mediums of art, music, film and smart business. Then Ratha spoke about where this all began…back at West High as a student and the mural program he created with Maureen Hearty. In a flash, I immediately understood that this was the unknown artist whose art inspired me five years ago as I toured West High. Ratha was one of the people who set me on a path as an elementary art teacher eager to learn more about the possibilities of student-led public art.
When I told Ratha my story, we both could hardly believe how incredible it was. Five years ago, Ratha began his work as a “social entrepreneur,” whose work by proxy inspired a public art movement at Brown Elementary. Now the year is 2012, and we have one more wall to go…it just seems like fate that Ratha is here to help us with Brown’s last white wall.”
Aside from the mural, a remarkable global art initiative called “The Inside Out Project” has engendered worldwide participation. Gigantic photographic portraits are submitted from individuals around the planet and displayed in creative ways on walls, stoops, fences, etc. Each face tells a tale of concern and hope, and underscores the desire of the artist ranging from world peace, to the simplicity of bringing a smile to passerby’s faces. Mr. Q, in collaboration with fellow teacher, Jamie Johnson, “an outstanding portrait photographer,” are training one of the fifth graders, Owen Dehmler-Buckley, “our resident photographer,” in portrait photography. He will capture the 3rd to 5th grade students in the Art Club in order to create their own “Inside Out Project” that supports Brown’s International Baccalaureate philosophy and ideals, such as being “ A Risk Taker, Principled, and Caring.” For more on this fascinating project www.insideoutproject.net/#@section=about
As if these aren’t enough, the entire school community is coming together in a collaborative process to install a bronze statue of five children at the front entrance. Allied Realty’s Lauren Brockman gifted the statue. The groundbreaking community project day is slated for Monday, March 26th. All community members are welcome with picks, shovels and gloves, proving that true artistry also requires true grit.
In yet another community collaboration last Saturday night, Gina Hartley, proprietor of the Edgewater Coffee Company, held an art opening for the students of Brown’s art club. She hired family-friendly musicians, Mark McQuery and Dan Treanor, to entertain the packed crowd of parents, students and friends for this Saturday night art exhibition. Hartley, with her characteristic generosity gave the art club $200. Student’s creative works will be displayed through the month of March, and are available for sale.
Barth Quenzer is not your average art teacher. He is reaching his stride in his professional life as an artist and educator. His left-brain moves the boundaries at Brown with experimental pilot programs that push the limits of art. His right-brain has been asked to serve on a committee for the Colorado Department of Education and DPS to help redesign the assessment tools for teachers in every discipline. “The goal is to create a bank of research data based on qualitative work that anyone can access to view true student growth over time that reflects teacher effectiveness and student’s understanding.”
Buoyed with enthusiasm about his new focus, Quenzer paints a picture of the impact our time has on the education continuum. “I really believe that we are coming out of the information era, and moving into the conceptual era. How can you conceptualize information since there is far too much out there? Students need the ability to access information, organize it in a meaningful way, and create vehicles for sharing very complex ideas with others. We don’t need to create new information, but instead, synthesize, understand and incorporate diverse perspectives in order to innovate.”
A picture paints a thousand words. Somehow, Mr. Q does both.

http://www.bquenzer.com/

The GuerillaGarden presents....

2012-03-14T23:22:00.000-07:00

Shout to Beemer for this design..

Don't be fooled, Don't be blind, see the deception......

1099 Osage

2012-03-12T01:46:00.001-07:00

Well it's said and done...the people have moved in...trees are planted..the building and mural is complete. We put a lot of love and haddwork into this 5000 square foot 8 story tall project and I have to say it feels really good to visit with the people that have made 1099 Osage there new home and hear about how much they appreciate the art!

Jolt X 5280 magazine

2012-02-22T14:01:00.000-08:00

5280’s March fashion feature, “Streetwise,” was shot on location at Denver-based GuerillaGarden Studios, where artist Jeremy Silas Ulibarri, aka “Jolt,” does his thing with urban colors and shapes. We were so enamored with the background of the shoot—not to mention the hot spring looks

photos by David Raccuglia www.davidraccuglia.com/flash.html
Hair by Matthew Morris www.matthewmorrissalon.com

Jolt X Scion for Westwords Artopia

2012-02-22T13:07:00.001-08:00

On Saturday, February 18, Artopia filled five SoCo venues with work from some of Denver's best visual artists, local fashion, culinary creations and specialty cocktails mixed exclusively for Artopia attendees..During the event over a five hour period Jolt created live art on this Scion while attendees watched at City hall....Video coming soon!

New RTD Lightrail station mural by Jolt, Omni, and East

2012-02-22T13:01:00.000-08:00

The Denver Public Art Program and the Urban Arts Fund (UAF) unveils its latest mural, "Untitled," by local street artist Jolt, adjacent to the newly constructed Federal/Decatur public transportation bridge underpass.

The UAF was created in an effort to prevent graffiti vandalism by generating positive, well-tended and active community gathering spaces, and by producing opportunities for local young people to participate in diversionary art and leadership programs.

Artist Jolt (a.k.a. Jeremy Ulibarri), is a Denver native who has created both private and commercial murals in Denver and other U.S. cities. His submission for the Guerilla Garden mural was chosen and approved last year and completed in January 2012. Jolt worked with painting assistants, Omni and East, to transform the concrete bridge underpass into an alive and energetic public space for commuters and pedestrians.

For more information on the Urban Arts Fund, click here or contact Mary Valdez at mary.valdez@denvergov.org.

Photos: "Untitled" by Jolt

Thursday Jan. 19th @ The GuerillaGarden Studio

2012-01-16T21:06:00.000-08:00

Get up-close and personal with top Denver-native creatives about making it in music, art and fashion this Thursday.

The Guerilla Garden Presents:

HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA

5-7 pm
$5
3821 Unit A Steele St.
Denver, CO 80205

Featured panelists:

Jolt - The Guerilla Garden Studios & Gallery
Deca - Producer & MC
Ratha Sok - RAWH Expressions Streetwear

The Guerilla Garden is one of Denver's most creative venues. It's a collaboration of artists from various disciplines: graffiti, fine art painting, video, silk screen printmaking and sculpture. This is the space where big ideas are born...

Two years ago Jeremy Silas Ulibarri [a.k.a. Jolt] founded the Guerilla Garden and his mission statement was simple: to build a creative space where local artists could collaborate with other local artists.
Jolt accomplished this exceedingly well, making the Guerilla Garden one of Denver’s premier creative venues. He did this by leading a team of Denver’s most talented young innovators.

Deca is a producer and MC who has had a large following in Denver since his first solo release, Top of the Line Bottom Feeder during which time he was a heavy hitter in Life Crew, Denver's Hip Hop community collective. He's self-released 3 solo albums, has spent time in LA and is now performing monthly at Bowery Poetry Club in New York City where he lives.

Ratha Sok is a entrepreneur and artist. His passions quickly developed into the desire to build and manage a successful business. It wasn't until his late teenage years that Ratha was given the tools to create and grow his own company. In a few short years, Ratha has become an entrepreneur who is unafraid to take those seemingly impossible leaps in his career. He has the ability to help people discover their passions and empowers them to follow their dreams; as such, he has brought together a strong, well-rounded group of individuals that make up Rawh Expressions. Together, combined with Ratha's artistry and set of marketing and interpersonal skills, Rawh Expressions has become an asset to the community at large.

Moderated by
The New York Love Songs

January 14th!

2012-01-02T00:36:00.000-08:00

why not?

2011-12-30T21:09:00.000-08:00

I recently painted a bunch of GuerillaGorilla's on some signs, and canvases..things that can be attained by people for a very affordable price..which is something I've never done..never really thought about it, just painted it on walls and what not. I've always tried to push new and unique approaches when I create fine art...it really amazed me how QUICK all of them went..heres a few that I got pics of.

SILVERBACK Pale Ale

2011-12-30T20:53:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to take a second to say thanks to Clark and our friends at Wynkoop.

2011 GG video recap

2011-12-30T12:00:00.000-08:00

here is a collection of short videos we put online in 2011

Jolt North highlands_ Guerilla Garden from Tyler Weisz on Vimeo.

Jolt backlight_Guerilla Garden from Tyler Weisz on Vimeo.

Barth Quenzer - Artist Cut 1 from Tyler Weisz on Vimeo.

Osage Mural Trailer from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.

Jolt's Mural Project from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.

Archetypes from Barth Quenzer on Vimeo.

Skateboard Remix from Barth Quenzer on Vimeo.

Guerilla Garden Studios from Eric Heights on Vimeo.

Children's Hospital - Guerilla Garden from Seetwist Productions on Vimeo.

CO. SHERIFF IN JAIL NAMED AFTER HIM AFTER ARRESTED FOR SELLING METH

2011-12-29T02:20:00.000-08:00

-Hypocrisy at its finest! This is one of the most incredible stories I have ever heard! This law enforcement…

Ex Colo. sheriff accused of offering meth for sex

CENTENNIAL, Colo. The ex-Colorado sheriff was known for his no-nonsense style, his heroism in saving two deputies and for his concern about teenage drug use. He was even named the nation’s sheriff of the year.

Patrick Sullivan, 68, found himself on Wednesday in a jail that was named for him, facing charges of offering methamphetamine in exchange for sex from a male acquaintance.

Dressed in an orange jail uniform and walking with a cane, a handcuffed Sullivan watched as a judge raised his bail amount to a half-million dollars and sent him to the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Facility.

Sullivan’s arrest has many in suburban Denver’s Arapahoe County where he held sway for nearly two decades wondering what happened to the tough-as-nails lawman they once knew.

“This isn’t the Pat I know,” said Peg Ackerman, a lobbyist for the County Sheriffs of Colorado who often worked with him on legislation. She said he was concerned about drug use in schools and was a chief of security at a school district.

The current sheriff, Grayson Robinson, who worked as undersheriff for Sullivan from 1997 until he took over the job in 2002, said the department was shocked and saddened at his arrest.

Robinson said the case is still under investigation, including where and how Sullivan might have gotten the drugs. He declined to say if authorities suspect Sullivan of using drugs, or if others might be charged.

At the brief court hearing, Judge William Sylvester told Sullivan not to contact anyone involved in the case.

Sullivan’s attorney, Kevin McGreevy, did not return calls seeking comment.

Sullivan came to the attention of law enforcement after an Oct. 4 call to authorities from a home in Centennial, according to an arrest affidavit. The deputy who responded had worked for Sullivan and knew who he was.

After investigating further, the deputy learned from two confidential informants that Sullivan was dealing meth but would sell it only if they had sex with him, the document stated. He was arrested after police set up a sting at a home.

Deputies found that Sullivan had handed someone a bag of meth and had another bag on him when he was searched, according to the affidavit. Both bags weighed less than a gram.

Sullivan served as sheriff from 1984 until his retirement in 2002.

In 2002, then-U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo praised him on his retirement, citing Sullivan for promoting homeland security and for being named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff’s Association.

In 1989, Sullivan was hailed as a hero. During a gunman’s rampage, he rescued two deputies after crashing his truck through a fence and protecting them while they were loaded into the vehicle.

While those who know Sullivan were puzzled by the news, some said they weren’t surprised that a person of his stature could get involved. They said meth users will do almost anything to feed their habit and often hurt others in the process.

“This drug knows no economic, social, professional or occupational boundaries,” said state Rep. Ken Summers, who served on a legislative meth task force.

© 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Friday Dec. 23rd at The GuerillaGarden!

2011-12-15T23:15:00.000-08:00

Mile High Edition of the No Easy Props 7toSmoke Tour!
categories: Bboy/Bgirl 7toSmoke, MC 7toSmoke!!
Picks are almost complete! All info will be up in a few days
w competitors vids! Remember this tour is for non-marquee names only! So its the next hungry ones! Looking forward to my hometown edition, I know it will be popin! All of Denver's finest in HIp-Hop and commUnity will be in attendance. Locally produced by: La Casa del Fonk, Radio Bums, Dent, Ietef, and Jolt along with Guerrilla Garden.

Spray-cation Miami (Art Basel)

2011-12-13T01:06:00.000-08:00

Art Basel...Mannnn I loved it.

There's a few reasons why Art Basel was necessary to check out this year..1. The weather was about to hit below zero in The Mile High, 2. It was time to spend some much needed time with my homie East..and 3. a "spray cation" no fine art, murals, nada..just some straight graff was something I've been craving for a while!
So with that in mind, I purchased a ticket last minute and tagged along with E, we hit Miami with zero plans or expectations which I feel made the trip that much better!
I returned to Denver refreshed, relaxed, inspired, and happy! I haven't seen that much graff since "Paint Louis" and have never in my life seen that many murals! The galley shows where off the hook, the food was bangin..and the women (yo just go to Miami B!)
Art Basel is a must for everyone to check out at least once, I made a lot of friends and reconnected with some old ones.
Shout out to Eric and Perla for sharing there home, Jersey Joe for giving us a shit ton of paint, Pad4(DanielSon) for reminding me of what innocence looks like, Juicy for taking us to hear some amazing music and the shout outs on the radio, Apex for giving us even more paint, Jick for being down to finally connect on the "Jick Jolty" joint, Cushy for the hospitality, Wane and East for the education, Abstrkt and Ticoe, and Syco and The Dirty Jersey homies..come to Denver, I got y'all.

Street Cred opening reception Friday Dec 2nd

2011-11-17T12:15:00.001-08:00

This is such a great opportunity, I feel blessed to be in a Museum show with artist such as Chaz, Retna, Omni, Jher, Revok, Saber, Kofie, Gamma and Crayola..The show will be up for two months at The Longmont Contemporary Art Museum..Go check out one of the best shows to hit Colorado all year!

Skateboard Remix

2011-11-13T15:28:00.000-08:00

The tragic half-pipe skateboard drop-in.

2011-11-08T19:37:00.000-08:00

I have been in the MFA Printmaking program at RISD for 6 weeks now, and thought I would share some of, what I consider, the more successful pieces I have made. We will begin with this xylograph, which I consider a "proof of concept" after a two year hiatus from relief.

I am beginning to understand Lithography, and as such have returned to charcoal for my studies.
A failed experiment for photographic Lithography. Gouache on drawing film.

6 color, handmade serigraph.
Xylograph
4 color Serigraph

Serigraph drawn in relief.
15 color handmade serigraph
I have taken to painting with gouache as studies for serigraphy.
Plate Lithograph
Stone Lithograph. I really do hate lithography.
Paper stencil Serigraph
4 color Serigraph
5 Color Serigraph
Gouache Drawing.

It has only been a month and a half, and yet I have already let go of many of my preconceived rules regulating my artistic practice. Right now, everything is wide open, and I am extremely excited moving forward. Above my desk is a note exclaiming "DONT PUSSYFOOT," and it remains the most important notion regarding my practice.

As always, the best is yet to come.

Warm Regards from out east,

Diego

Guerillas in the Mix (continuous track) WAYZOUT

2011-11-08T16:18:00.000-08:00

Guerillas in the Mix (continuous track) by WAYZOUT

These songs are a collection new mastered material as well as some raw dirty pre computer tape sessions from the many great minds I've met throughout the years and have had the honor to call friends, some with us some no longer. The songs span over a decades worth of work, 1 track even dates back to 1997. Enjoy with open ears and know that some of these cuts your only gonna hear right here! I have so many talented friends that didn't make this volume so Vol .2 is a must! stay tuned

TRACK TITLE ARTIST
1. Guerilla Swagger- Wayzout
2. This One's (Kolor Grey Remix)- Mane Rok & Deejay Tense
3. Dopeheads D.o.c./ Kolor Grey & Decca-2099 Kolor Grey
4. Future Sailors (Strange Powers Remix)- The Mighty Boosh
5. Eighteenth Thru The City- Ancient Mith
6. Desire (Alert Remix)- Modern Witch
7. Inspired(Dan Gobi Mix)- Kolor Grey& Wayzout
8. Guerilla City- Lil Wayne
9. Walk 2 This- Dj Cavem
10. Carving(Subjects To Change)- Wayzout
11. Brain Dead Toaster Head- Terminus
12. Electrocrush- Babah Fly
13. Crushing Idols- Slow Poke & Soul 26
14. Git Down- Decca
15. Uprising- Wetworks
16. Friends- Zez & Tommy V
17. Wcw- Graphx
18. Guerilla Gardening- Theem One
19. Overcast- Nimrod
20. Viajero Espacial- Drop Logik
21. Hi Lows- Mike Wird
22. Cyber Trenchcoat- Saint
23. Character Map- Strange Powers
24. Haram- Saint
25. The Way I Proceed- Bspaz,wayzout & Dj Melt
26. Snakes In The Garden- Decca & Afrika Sam

GuerillaGarden @ The BlackBook Gallery Nov. 4th-28th

2011-11-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all the beautiful people that supported The Garden at BlackBook..and thank you to Tom and Will for the opportunity.

Barth Quenzer/ Joel Stangle

2011-11-04T00:06:00.001-07:00

Archetypes from Barth Quenzer on Vimeo.

A creative short film by Joel Stangle featuring Denver artist Barth Quenzer with selected text and audio from psychoanalyst Carl Jung.

Next Friday at BlackBook Gallery

2011-10-28T16:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween from The Garden!

2011-10-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a new wall from Grien (guerilla garden.com) Omni (omninkwell.com) and Gamma on the characters(gamma gallery.com) for Halloween 2011...located at 38th and Federal

Its finished!!!

2011-10-13T00:46:00.000-07:00

While the Denver Housing Authority's 1099 Osage Street building, part of the South Lincoln/Mariposa Redevelopment project, won't be completed until January 2012, it's already making changes in the neighborhood. And on Friday, Guerrilla Garden will unveil a 5,000 square-foot mural at the corner of 11th Avenue and Osage Street.

"The building wasn't built yet, so we had the task of creating a mural for a building that didn't exist that's ninety feet tall in a studio with ceilings that are just twenty feet tall," says Jeremy Silas Ulibarri, better known as Jolt, the artist behind Guerilla Garden. As he worked through the process, he also filmed the creation of the eight-story-high project, which involved painting pieces and then installing them onto the building.
Friday's festivities include an unveiling of the mural at 2 p.m. at 1099 Osage, and then a lecture at 6 p.m. at the Guerilla Garden studio at 3821 Steele St., Unit A., where Jolt will discuss the project and show some of the video footage. Refreshments will be served, too; if you stick around, you can wish Jolt a happy thirtieth birthday.

(text taken from WestWord)

Diego, Grien, & Omni collabo!

2011-10-11T20:41:00.000-07:00

Diego, Grien, Omni

This Friday

2011-10-11T10:30:00.000-07:00

GuerillaGarden & the Denver Housing Authority (DHA), along with the La Alma/ Lincoln Park community cordially invites you to join them for the official public art mural unveiling. The new public art mural “La Alma De La Mariposa” (the soul of the butterfly) in the Mariposa Redevelopment is monumental, both in scale and concept. The 5,000 square feet of fine art is architecturally integrated into the exterior of the 1099 Osage apartment building. Currently under construction - opens in January 2012.

Mural Unveiling
Friday, October 14, 2011 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
1099 Osage St. Denver, CO RSVP: amccaw@denverhousing.org
Lecture/Reception Celebration
Friday, October 14, 2011 6:00p.m. GuerillaGarden
3821 Steel St. Unit A (37th & Steele St.) Denver, CO
A lecture by Jolt of Guerilla Garden along with film work by Joel, drink, food and music.

Barth Quenzer
Relations & Abstractions: A Painting Series

October 14th
5pm-11pm

11pm-? Celebrate Jolt's 30th bday party with Dj's Japadapta,& Dj Wayzout...free drinks from Wynkoop

TheSeventhLetter: Revok, Rime & Roids Cross Country

2011-10-08T23:40:00.000-07:00

Footage by K.C Ortiz

TheSeventhLetter: Revok, Rime & Roids Cross Country from TheSeventhLetter on Vimeo.

Lobby mural for the East Side Human Services Building by Jolt and Omni

2011-09-30T13:54:00.000-07:00

Cab Calloway.!

2011-09-26T03:58:00.000-07:00

Before "cool" was "cool"

El Negro Libre-vs-El pollo Loco

2011-09-25T12:57:00.001-07:00

Relations & Abstractions - bq

2011-09-24T12:05:00.000-07:00

Upcoming show...

Guerilla Garden presents

Barth Quenzer

Relations & Abstractions: A Painting Series

October 14th

5pm-11pm

Body art by Silas Grien

2011-09-21T20:18:00.001-07:00

Venom Style

2011-09-18T01:26:00.000-07:00

"Sticky Grien"

2011-09-15T04:09:00.000-07:00

Just listen.

2011-09-12T00:05:00.000-07:00

West Cold Facts

2011-09-05T22:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a couple new walls from The Garden off of W. Colfax
The long wall is Diego Rodriguez with help from students made possible by The Urban Arts Fund, and Barth Quenzer.
The small walls are by Jolt, Omni, And Amed

I would love to see a lot more art on West Colfax.

new wall

2011-09-01T21:02:00.000-07:00

Jolt/Fuse/Roids/Rime/Emit

A quick look at what's coming to 1099 Osage Featuring Jolt Film by Joel Stangle Music by Deca

2011-08-24T14:06:00.000-07:00

2011-08-15T02:56:00.001-07:00

Friday July 29th

2011-07-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

Guerilla Garden

presents

Diego Rodriguez

a SAVAGE drawing exhibition

Friday July 29th

7pm-12am

Guerilla Garden Studios

3821 Steele St. Denver 80205 (map)

free admission

visuals - sounds - Wynkoop brew*

*mustache required

TheGrienOne

2011-07-12T00:52:00.001-07:00

Quentin Rice..Funk/Pop,Surrealism

2011-07-12T00:46:00.000-07:00

One Shot sign lettering enamel on canvas

La Raza Park/ The Spirit Of Hip Hop...July 24th

2011-07-12T00:41:00.000-07:00

1099 Osage mural update

2011-07-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Installation date set for Aug 29

Urban Arts Fund 2011

2011-06-30T12:27:00.001-07:00

What an amazing experience! To access the entire photo-gallery click HERE. All of these digital photos were taken by student photographers at Brown Elementary during the Urban Arts Fund program. A special thanks to all of our volunteers and sponsors: Arts and Venues Denver, Denver Public Schools, Think 360 Arts, ProCoat Paint Systems, Guerilla Garden, and the parents at Brown International Elementary.

Just a lil preview...1099 Osage

2011-06-17T00:07:00.001-07:00

38th and Feds...Grien/Omni

2011-06-17T00:01:00.001-07:00

32nd and Vallejo

2011-06-16T23:58:00.001-07:00

PBR/GG Wed

2011-06-16T23:52:00.000-07:00

Jolt North highlands_ Guerilla Garden

2011-05-26T01:35:00.001-07:00

Jolt North highlands_ Guerilla Garden from TWEISZ on Vimeo.

Jolt backlight_Guerilla Garden

2011-05-26T01:33:00.001-07:00

Jolt backlight_Guerilla Garden from TWEISZ on Vimeo.

Brush Yo Teeth

2011-05-13T22:36:00.001-07:00

This is a piece created by Jolt and Omni in 2 hours for Brown Elementary

All City

2011-05-13T22:31:00.001-07:00

Here is a piece I painted for The All City shop on Colfax and Elm...
Thanks for the paint!

New works by Omni

2011-05-11T00:49:00.000-07:00

Fellow GuerillaGarden artist Omni has been crafting his skills for many years. He is a master of style and ink and has recently been working with paint and canvas. Enjoy!
All featured pieces are available

GG Artist Cut - bq

2011-05-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

"...the goal is to find the connections between these abstracted pieces, things that aren't related yet... but they find a way to be related." -barth quenzer

Produced by Tyler Weisz

Dactylcam

First Friday @ GG..Tracy168!

2011-04-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

Photo by Jolt

Shaman travel guide for the urban dweller

2011-04-19T01:44:00.000-07:00

Doctor Nimrod's masterbatorium

2011-04-19T01:40:00.000-07:00

Funky Fresh by Swek!

2011-04-19T01:36:00.000-07:00

I just picked this jammy up from my man Swek..$500 will get you one of these bad boys by one of Denver's most prolific style masters...email silas@guerillaGarden.com

Omni/Jolt live art for CSU Rams

2011-04-06T15:14:00.000-07:00

New painting

2011-04-06T15:01:00.000-07:00

I did this piece and auctioned it to help with a oldschool friend's burial..RIP Pablo..rockin windmills in heaven

Amed/Grien

2011-04-03T22:01:00.000-07:00

Deca "Flux" video (Dir. Eric Heights) Filmed at The GuerillaGarden

2011-03-30T02:36:00.000-07:00

Deca ft. Yonnas Abraham "Flux" video (Dir. Eric Heights) from Eric Heights on Vimeo.

YelLOWbrow (show coming soon)

2011-03-27T22:01:00.000-07:00

Jolt/Omni "Ghost Pho"

Omni

Diego Rodriguez

Light box progess

2011-03-27T21:56:00.001-07:00

Special Thanks to City Ink and Company for the supplies. Video coming soon.

Grien

2011-03-27T21:52:00.000-07:00

The GuerillaGarden

2011-03-27T21:48:00.001-07:00

New Graff

2011-03-17T01:52:00.000-07:00

back lit

2011-03-17T01:49:00.000-07:00

City Ink on pressed acrylic and light from the back *unfinished

New work in progress by Jolt

2011-03-11T22:44:00.000-08:00

Tools of the trade

2011-03-08T10:54:00.001-08:00

*random studio shots

new abstract by B. Quenzer

2011-03-08T10:51:00.001-08:00

work in progress.* Now finished

2011-03-05T12:30:00.001-08:00

This is a new work in progress, all spraypaint on canvas with help from Diego Rodriguez 20x4

Painting in progress

2011-02-27T18:22:00.000-08:00

I don't think this one is finished but it's getting there. I used latex/ acrylic/ and spraypaint on some sort of fabric..not canvas. I believe he is a shaman.

New work by Jolt

2011-02-27T18:12:00.000-08:00

SprayPaint/Wood Stain/ Latex on wood

Orelha Negra - M.I.R.I.A.M. X Vhils

2011-02-25T17:12:00.001-08:00

Shout out to Scott Ferguson for this one!

Kevin Lyons

2011-02-17T17:11:00.001-08:00

studio shots

2011-02-17T17:04:00.000-08:00

Monster Art

2011-02-13T16:37:00.000-08:00

A new monstrosity from the Guerilla Garden.

Artopia 2011 - Guerilla Garden

2011-02-12T13:19:00.001-08:00

Guerilla Garden is showing off at City Hall for Artopia...

Check the Westword for event details.

Jick Jolty timelapse

2011-01-21T12:02:00.001-08:00

Video by John Heenan

Jick Jolty Time Lapse from Standard Def Love on Vimeo.

Swek SWS

2011-01-18T14:24:00.000-08:00

In the midst of egos,wanna be tagbangers, and mediocre vandals that claim to keep it real at every opportunity you will occasionally find a burner such as this that makes graffiti cool again.

New works by Jolt

2011-01-18T14:20:00.001-08:00

New GG shirts!

2011-01-11T16:45:00.000-08:00

Limited quantity of 35 prints total. Available in mens and womens/ black/white/grey/true blue/ navy blue, and thermals. Only available through the studio
design by Ouija

contact 303-472-7364

works-in-evolution - bq

2011-01-08T09:58:00.000-08:00

fresh from the bowels of the Guerilla Garden...

a new series of work by barth quenzer

Pros And Cons Clothing!

2010-12-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

Just received a generous pack of clothing from my homie Dreos in LA, Thank you much family!

If you know like I know, youll get up on pncla.com and stop sleeping!

New Works

2010-12-26T15:25:00.001-08:00

My first post on GG. I am currently snowed in in NYC, and need a break from polishing grad school apps, so I thought I would post some of my new work for yall's enjoyment. I will post art and particularly vitriolic art world criticism here periodically.

Also, I am very excited to be coming back to Denver in the next couple of months to help with GG's big mural project. Best Job in the World?

Pocketwatch music video

2010-12-21T04:29:00.000-08:00

Pocketwatch
“A Funkalaxtic Voyage”
Check out this video featuring The GuerillaGarden Van!!! and GG's next door neighbors from Steele Street Studios, Pocket Watch by Joel Stangle

Pocketwath Music Video from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.

And I'm still painting my GuerillaGorillas

2010-12-21T04:19:00.000-08:00

bquenzer

2010-12-11T10:50:00.000-08:00

bq has a blog...

A Small Look at Jolt’s Big Project

2010-12-08T01:50:00.000-08:00

A Small Look at Jolt’s Big Project
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
Here is a short look into the large Mural being painted in Denver by Jolt. For the past months he has been collecting ideas for his mural by talking and working with community members in and around the South Lincoln Projects. The idea being to create a visual that represents the neighborhood, something organic that grows from the collective spirit of the community.
Film by Joel Stangle
www.joelstangle.com

Jolt's Mural Project from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.

Happy Holidays?

2010-11-27T20:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from GuerillaGarden and Adult Swim!

2010-11-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

SIGN YOUR NAME

2010-10-30T03:02:00.001-07:00

David A Smith - Sign Artist from Danny Cooke on Vimeo.

Hendrick's Gin pt. 2

2010-10-17T20:03:00.001-07:00

13 hours straight painting through the night....Colfax and Oseola (Tech's Barber Shop)

Hendrick's Gin X GuerillaGarden

2010-10-17T19:56:00.001-07:00

Brush outlines, spray paint fills...check the detail

Broadway and Maple (Certified Customs)

Rivet Software

2010-10-11T04:59:00.000-07:00

A lil something for the staff at Rivet

Mike360

2010-10-06T03:25:00.000-07:00

Our friend Joel Stangle has been filming in The Garden again, this time he brought along Mike360 to not only act but rock the mother board/ city scape backdrop along with Quentin Rice who painted the factories. Mike is a very inspiring down to earth cat. Check this video by Joel and check out joelstangle.com for the progress of his new films

Mike3sixty from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.

GuerillaGarden X Frank151 X Anya Grind

2010-10-05T17:05:00.001-07:00

video platform video management video solutions video player

GuerillaGarden X The Kennedy Center/ On Location

2010-09-21T23:19:00.000-07:00

http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/onlocation/showcase_locations.html

artsedge.kennedy-center.org
On Location: Spotlight On Your Community brings your students the opportunity to tell the story of the arts in their community—and share that story with the rest of the world through their own video projects published through the Kennedy Center's ARTSEDGE Web site.

"Misunderstood: The Art of Jolt"
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
DATES: April 19 – May 5, 2010
Is graffiti an art form or is it vandalism? Misunderstood takes a look at how one artist is changing the vision of graffiti as an art form and helping to change how it impacts and reflects within the community.