Eyes On

Jonathan Saiz
May 12, 2019 – November 17, 2019

Jonathan Saiz’s installation #WhatisUtopia is comprised of a column covered with 10,000 tiny drawings, paintings, and sculptures. By definition, utopia is “an imagined community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens.” The artist employs social media to spark conversation and document responses about our ability to re-envision and embody a modern utopia. More than 10,000 artworks were made to be given away after the end of the exhibition.

Consider Jonathan Saiz's invitation to join his dialogue about utopia. Engage through Instagram at @utopia_is_free with the hashtag #WhatisUtopia or #JonathanSaizatDAM.

If you are interested in owning one of the pieces from the installation, visit the Paint Studio at the DAM on November 23 or 24, between noon and 3 pm, where Saiz will be giving a painting demo. You will get a glimpse into his artistic process and have the opportunity to receive an artwork of your own from #WhatisUtopia. Please note only one artwork per person will be gifted.

All opportunities to receive an artwork from #WhatisUtopia are as follows:

  • Denver Art Museum, Paint Studio, level 1, November 23 and 24, noon-3 pm
  • Understudy, December 2, 3–8 pm
  • K Contemporary, December 14, 6–9 pm
  • Union Hall, January 4, 10 am–6 pm
Share your visit online using #WhatisUtopia #JonathanSaizatDAM
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Hamilton Building, Level 4
Included in general admission

Jonathan Saiz, Study for Utopia, 2018. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary Gallery, Photo by Wes Magyar. © Jonathan Saiz

Jonathan Saiz, Study for Utopia, 2019. Mixed media; 2 x 2 in. Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary. Photo by Wes Magyar. © Jonathan Saiz

Jonathan Saiz, Study for Utopia, 2019. Mixed media; 2 x 2 in. Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary. Photo by Wes Magyar. © Jonathan Saiz

Jonathan Saiz, Study for Utopia, 2019. Mixed media; 2 x 2 in. Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary. Photo by Wes Magyar. © Jonathan Saiz

Jonathan Saiz, Study for Utopia, 2019. Mixed media; 2 x 2 in. Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary. Photo by Wes Magyar. © Jonathan Saiz

Jonathan Saiz, Study for Utopia, 2019. Mixed media; 2 x 2 in. Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary. Photo by Wes Magyar. © Jonathan Saiz

Gallery view of an Eyes On exhibition

The Eyes On Series

Eyes On, a focused multi-year contemporary art series sponsored by Vicki and Kent Logan, showcases the work of contemporary artists who we believe should have broader exposure to our audiences.

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Eyes On: Jonathan Saiz is organized by the Denver Art Museum. It is presented with the generous support of Vicki and Kent Logan, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine, CBS4, Comcast Spotlight, and The Denver Post.