Category: Mel Tanner

Mel Tanner Collages and Drawings (1966)

When Mel and Dorothy Tanner closed their co-op Granite Gallery on W. 57th Street in New York City in 1966, their intention was to travel in Europe. They bought a VW bug in Rotterdam, and started their road trip. Their art studio was mobile. Here are a few examples of the art Mel created, including …

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Nov. 2019: From the Beginning Exhibit

From Nov. 8 to Dec. 31 in 2019, the Lumonics School of Light Art showcased a number of lighted cubes created by the students who each took the 12-hour class. The exhibit took place at The Storeroom, located at 1700 Vine Street in Denver, and managed by Brendan Gill. The title of the exhibit, From …

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Nebular Wall Sculpture (1975) by Mel Tanner

Nebular Wall SculptureWhole & Its Parts Nebular is a very intricate wall sculpture by Mel Tanner that includes 6 colorful paintings of various sizes and scribed lines. Just a reminder that Lumonics Immersed takes place on Saturdays. “Lumonics is an absolutely beautiful immersion of love, original music, and mind-bending light and visual art that blends …

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All the Immersive Art to See in Denver

All the Immersive Art to See in Denver EMILY FERGUSON  NOVEMBER 1, 2022  11:46AM   WESTWORD Thanks to Westword’s Cultural Editor, Emily Ferguson for including Lumonics Immersed in her article,  All the Immersive Art to See in Denver. “Denver continues to be immersed in immersive arts experiences, with more to come. The Denver Immersive Gathering, a major …

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