The Gardens continually blends art and science in order to engage audiences. Yesterday the Gardens opened Synthesis, a retrospective of paintings by Denver artist, Robin Schaefer, to a rousing crowd. Among the powerful works hanging in Gates Garden Court is Poise, seen at top, above. The precarious juxtaposition of sensously painted fruit and an industrial object creates tension for the viewer and speaks to the vulnerability of humans.

Read an interview between Plus Gallery and the artist here to learn more about her work and this exhibition.

The Synthesis show runs through August 31 and complements the Urban Nature exhibition.