ÀNI Artist to exhibit with Gallery 1261’s “Tight²” Exhibition

Denver, CO — This fall, Denver’s renowned Gallery 1261 will once again spotlight the extraordinary terrain of high-definition realism with the upcoming exhibition Tight², opening October 10, 2025. Curated by ÀNI Art Academies founder Anthony Waichulis, this much-anticipated sequel to the original Tight exhibition promises to be an exhilarating celebration of representational mastery.

This fall, Gallery 1261 revisits the extraordinary terrain of high-definition realism with Tight 2, a follow-up to the landmark exhibition curated by Anthony Waichulis. Representational painters have long had their efforts categorized along a spectrum of definition or abstraction. On one end of that spectrum, dubbed loose, we tend to find artwork with wonderfully bold abstractions and incredibly masterful brevity. In contrast, the other end, dubbed tight, is populated with impressive realizations of great complexity and meticulous precision. Virtuosity can be found equally across the entirety of this spectrum; in the artists that can abstract a subject down to ten brushstrokes, the artists that choose to manifest that same subject with a thousand, and the countless artists chasing their own blend of definition and abstraction in between.

“Tight 2 furthers the celebration of those who continue to define the landscape on the high-definition end of this spectrum of representation. The artists selected for this special showcase continue to awe and inspire with their endeavors, achieving levels of resolution and depth that elicit experiences of wonder and fascination for any viewer. As before, the show will feature demonstrable virtuosity, compelling content, and astonishing resolution in many forms. If you appreciate the discipline and dazzle of razor-sharp representation, this is not a show to miss…

The exhibition roster features a powerhouse lineup of artists known for their remarkable representational skill:

Participating ÀNI Artists:

Anthony Waichulis, Helen Crispino, Rodney O’Dell Davis, Jay Davenport, Michael P. Carson, Francisco Collado

Other participating artists:

Gregory Block, Scott Fraser, Greg Gandy, Serge Marshennikov, Megan Elizabeth Read, Fred Wessel, Tony Curanaj, Alexander Chistov, Heather Neill, Jason Walker, Julie Beck, Natalie Featherston, Ruddy Taveras, Duffy Sheridan, Stanley Rayfield, Russell Harris, Patrick Kramer, Ardith Starostka, Carlos Bruscianelli, and Robert Stark.

As with its predecessor, Tight² promises to deliver works that embody both intellectual rigor and sensory delight—offering viewers a rare opportunity to experience razor-sharp representation and compelling content in one unforgettable collection.

Art lovers, students, and collectors are encouraged to mark their calendars. Whether you are drawn to technical brilliance or the evocative experience of realistic immersion, Tight² is an exhibition not to be missed.

Exhibition Opens: October 10, 2025
Venue: Gallery 1261, Denver, CO
Curated by: Anthony Waichulis