April 28-September 23, 2018
Right now at the Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street, there’s a new exhibition of brightly colored pixelated sculptures that explore the relationship between the natural and synthetic world of digital media. These sculptures, created by California-based artist Mike Whiting, demonstrate the pixelated aesthetic of “Pac-Man” and other vintage 8-bit video games.
This is a great opportunity for everyone in the family to learn about how this artist has fueled the expression of the power of nature in an urban setting. In the past, pixels were large and simple; Whiting wanted to create a platform that combined these technologically less-advanced pixel forms with minimalist sculpture. 
These pixelated sculptures investigate the opposite intents of these two artistic approaches, resulting in a similar visual outcome.
“Gardens are in their own way, virtual spaces – carefully created environments,” said Whiting. “The contrast of the sculptures’ geometric and man-made materials can seem at odds with these gardens, but they are connected in the dialogue about the representation of nature.
Mike Whiting earned his BFA from Brigham Young University and his MFA from Pratt Institute in New York. He has been the subject of solo and group gallery and museum exhibitions throughout the United States.
This outdoor Pixelated Sculpture Exhibit runs from April 28 – September 23, 2018. The exhibition is included with general admission.
To learn more about the design and fabrication of the new sculptures, visit www.gardentool.info.
