Join 45° for the October 2 ArtWalk. Patrick Kochanasz & Mariah Cunningham will be in the gallery from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. They both will be demonstrating their mediums and have new collections to share with you. Patrick Kochanasz creates stylized landscapes with soft pastel on black paper. Mariah Cunningham creates enameled and etched copper jewelry.

“I love color, and I love how colors blend together to stimulate our imaginations. I love creating a sense of tone and space utilizing color- whether it is a still summer night, a brooding storm on the horizon, a warm house amidst a wintery blizzard, a strong gust of wind, a crisp Autumn evening, or a dreary day of pouring rain. But more than just our imaginations, I believe color and tone combine to kindle our emotions. Art makes us feel something. It takes us somewhere other than where we’re standing. We remember things we’ve forgotten. We experience a world we’d never thought of. A great work of art draws us into it.” – Patrick Kochanasz

Mariah Cunningham is an army veteran, mother of two young children, student and self taught artist of many mediums. After stumbling into a local glass studio she fell in love with creating enameled jewelry.  Mariah hand cuts the copper shapes, applies thin layers of powered glass, and fires each piece in her electric kiln.  New to her collection are pieces featuring acid etched copper with mesmerizing textures and colors.

First Friday is one of the best days of the month, and we don’t want you to miss it for any reason! In partnership with Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs, Peak Radar is hosting our community’s next First Friday on October 2nd from 5PM to 8PM. Head to their website for a list of all ArtWalk happenings: https://www.peakradar.com/categories/firstfriday/