Openskies

ARTS: "Open Skies" Installation by Brenda Biondo

Hear artist Brenda Biondo describe her artwork “Open Skies,” in which she layered more than a dozen different photographs of the Colorado sky to invite viewers to experience the ephemeral aspects of atmospheric light and color in new ways. She also talks about how Skyspace artist James Turrell has long been an important inspiration for her work.

 

Much of Brenda's art emphasizes the use of unconventional contexts to create new ways of looking at common subjects, while challenging viewers' perception of color and three-dimensional space. Her interest in atmospheric phenomena and other components of the natural world is informed by her degree in journalism and her previous career as a writer specializing in environmental issues. Her work has been exhibited throughout the country and published in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Her photographs are held in many private and public collections, including those of the Library of Congress, the Museum of Photographic Arts, the Denver Art Museum, the Center for Creative Photography and the San Diego Museum of Art. 

A native New Yorker, she’s been a resident of Colorado since 1999 and currently divides her time between Manitou Springs, CO and Marfa, TX.

Green Box Audio Tour
  1. Introduction and Hello! (UPDATED JUNE 2023)
  2. ARTS: Discover Green Box Arts and Meet Scott Levy
  3. ARTS: Green Box Co-Founders - "Green Box is for everybody!"
  4. ACCORDING TO THE KIDS: "What Do You Like About Green Mountain Falls?"
  5. HISTORY: Vintage Advertisements from Green Mountain Falls
  6. ARTS: Green Box Venue - The Farm Stand
  7. ARTS: "Open Skies" Installation by Brenda Biondo
  8. ARTS: Green Box Co-Founders: "You Can't Get that in New York!"
  9. HISTORY: Midland Depot
  10. ACCORDING TO THE KIDS: A local warning
  11. HISTORY: The Outlook Lodge
  12. SPIRITUALITY / HISTORY: Church in the Wildwood (with Pastor Darlene)
  13. ARTS: View of James Turrell Skyspace
  14. MUSIC: Adam Crystal's Green Box Theme
  15. ARTS: Green Box Co-Founder and President Christian Keesee on Green Box Arts
  16. SPIRITUALITY: Guided Meditation with Pastor Darlene
  17. ARTS: Nikki Pike's OVUM
  18. MUSIC: Green Box Artist-in-Residence Matthew Jamal's "Prayers and Palm Oil"
  19. ARTS: The "Shed" Artist Housing and Lakeview Terrace
  20. ARTS: EARTH.SPEAKS ámanikyatumɵ’ɵvi or “Resting Hand” 2023 -- by brooke smiley
  21. SPIRITUALITY: Aspen Grove and Tribute Walk
  22. ARTS: The Managers by Molly Rideout
  23. HISTORY: Sunshine Cottage - 7110 Maple Street
  24. HISTORY: The Armentrout House -- 10725 Ute Pass Avenue
  25. HISTORY: The Chapin House - 7210 Grand View
  26. HISTORY: Green Mountain Falls Hotel Site (Corner of Ute Pass and Hotel Streets)
  27. HISTORY: Aspen Lodge (11190 Belvidere)
  28. HISTORY: Hummingbird (11475 Belvedere)
  29. HISTORY: Harmony Hut and Westward Ho (11490 and 11496 Belvidere)
  30. ARTS: Schulhof's Curve - Public Art
  31. ARTS: Faime Walking - Public Art
  32. ARTS: Green Box Co-Founder Larry Keigwin on watching performance outdoors
  33. ARTS: Keith Haring Fitness Court
  34. ARTS: Heartmouth - Public Art
  35. ARTS: Skye by Brian Wall
  36. ARTS: Four Orbits - Public Art
  37. ARTS: Communication X9 - Public Art
  38. HISTORY: Sallie Bush Community Building (And An Exciting Update!)