"Works in Passage"

Maria Cristina Carlini—an Italian sculptress who creates powerful, large-scale, outdoor pieces—brings seven of her monuments to Denver in a rare North American exhibit. Four of the works will adorn the quad of RMCAD's campus while the other three will be hosted on the Auraria Campus. Maquettes, banners, and other informational pieces will be on display in both RMCAD's Rotunda Pavilion and Auraria's Emmanuel Gallery.

“We are so honored to have been selected as a temporary home for these striking works,” says RMCAD Gallery Director Cortney Stell. “Temporary because Carlini’s monuments only rest for a moment and then move on to new places. Although some of these nomads take residence, most are short-term guests. The works in this exhibition have endured many climates, hop-scotched continents, and will continue to engage with new publics and new environments. No matter what public or place these works visit, they speak to the human need to survive, communicate, and understand.”

In an incredible demonstration of generosity, Carlini will be donating two of her monuments to be permanent additions to the campuses—Out and Inside for RMCAD and Madre for Auraria. The dedications of these pieces will be part of the opening festivities May 27 – 28:

Thursday, May 27
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, 1600 Pierce Street, Denver
4 pm: RMCAD Dedication
5 – 8 pm: Opening Reception

Friday, May 28
Emmanuel Gallery, 10th and Lawrence Street Mall, Auraria Campus, Denver
1 pm: Auraria Dedication

The indoor gallery exhibitions will be open through August 6 at RMCAD and through June 18 at Auraria. All outdoor pieces will be on display until October 1.

In cooperation with Istituto Nazionale d'Arte Contemporanea, Auraria Campus and Emmanuel Gallery.