Dave Gochis - 'Fraternization'

During the month of February, our featured artist is Dave Gochis of The Optical Alchemist, and his collection “Fraternization.” 

This collection is comprised of multiple local artists being given one of Dave’s photographs on canvas and given free artistic reign to recreate new art with a cohesive base.

Enter Platte Furniture, and ask a Sales Associate to escort you to the gallery, located in the East downstairs level of Platte Furniture. 

Platte Collections Art Gallery is dedicated to serving the fine art community in Colorado Springs, and also features resident artists as well as rotating local artists. Enjoy free cocktails, mocktails, charcuterie, and dessert while you browse the finest art, sculpture, and furniture in the Colorado Springs area.

Artist’s Statement: “For this series I wanted to develop a collaboration with local artists that would combine creative mediums which are not generally thought of together to fashion an imaginative mixed media series that would merge photography and painting. My idea was to photograph models in a high fashion style in various parts of the city that either suffered from some type of urban decay or were known as landmarks of the city. I printed these photos on large canvas panels and then forwarded them to each individual artist to ‘do as they will’ with no stipulations whatsoever, making each version of the artwork distinctive and fresh. I was especially interested in observing how each piece changed as it was transformed from simply a photograph to a mixed media presentation, and what each artist created using their own personal vision to enhance the outcome of the example thus creating a distinctive ‘Fraternization’.” -Dave Gochis, The Optical Alchemist

Join us on First Friday for a unique and immersive art experience.

The newest expansion of Platte Furniture, a local family-owned business serving the Colorado Springs community for 45 years.

Platte Collections Art Gallery features the finest Art, Sculpture, & Furniture finds from private estate sales, auctions, and even collectors around the world.