National Velvet in LoHi, Denver, Colorado

National Velvet in LoHi

Urban Coral: The Quiet Magnetism of "National Velvet" In a small concrete amphitheater at the base of the Highland Bridge, a striking crimson form rises, feeling both alien and deeply familiar. "National Velvet" is a vibrant, biomorphic cluster that seems to have sprouted from the city's hardscape. Created by Denver artist John McEnroe in 2008, the piece is a silent performer on its stage-like platform. Its intense color and tactile surface ...

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