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Martin Whatson and Hama Woods’ Upcoming Shows at Black Book Gallery

Denver’s Black Book Gallery presents exhibits two artists this month; Martin Whatson and Hama Woods. “About Face” is Oslo artist Martin Whatson’s first solo show in the United Sates. The series features work created to push the viewer to accept change. He gives context to the chaotic nature of graffiti while using it as an element on social commentary, humor and destruction. Studio mates with Whatson, Hama Woods Hama Woods’ The Grey Area” will be her first solo exhibit outside of Norway.

Denver’s Black Book Gallery presents exhibits two artists this month; Martin Whatson and Hama Woods. “About Face” is Oslo artist Martin Whatson’s first solo show in the United Sates. The series features work created to push the viewer to accept change. He gives context to the chaotic nature of graffiti while using it as an element on social commentary, humor and destruction.

Martin Whatson

Studio mates with Whatson, Hama Woods Hama Woods’ The Grey Area” will be her first solo exhibit outside of Norway. Describing both her penchant for gray toned canvases as well as the uncertainty of the future, this exhibit continues along Woods’s theme of exploring relationships and choices we confront. Black, white and grey tones with a touch of color are woven together to translate the importance of diversity, human interaction and humor in our daily and future lives.

Hama Woods

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