Gallery 1261 Presents Tight 2: A Celebration of High-Definition Realism – Curated by Anthony Waichulis

On October 10th, Denver’s Gallery 1261 will present Tight 2, a highly anticipated follow-up to the landmark exhibition curated by ÀNI Art Academies co-founder Anthony Waichulis. The show revisits the extraordinary terrain of high-definition realism, showcasing artists whose meticulous approaches continue to expand the boundaries of representational painting.

In the visual arts, representational works are often described along a spectrum that runs from “loose” to “tight.” On the loose end, viewers encounter bold abstraction and masterful brevity; on the tight end, artists achieve striking clarity and detail through exacting precision. Tight 2 highlights this latter approach, featuring works that astonish through their resolution, complexity, and depth.

Waichulis notes that virtuosity can be found across the entire spectrum—whether in an artist who can distill a subject into ten brushstrokes or one who renders the same subject with a thousand. Tight 2 celebrates those working at the high-definition end of this spectrum, honoring their ability to inspire wonder through works of exceptional refinement.

Like its predecessor, Tight 2 promises viewers compelling content, demonstrable skill, and razor-sharp representation in many forms. For admirers of technical mastery and the dazzle of disciplined realism, this exhibition is not to be missed.

Participating Artists
Gregory Block, Scott Fraser, Greg Gandy, Serge Marshennikov, Megan Elizabeth Read, Fred Wessel, Tony Curanaj, Alexander Chistov, Heather Neill, Jason Walker, Anthony Waichulis, Julie Beck, Helen Crispino, Rodney O’Dell Davis, Francisco Collado, Ruddy Taveras, Duffy Sheridan, Stanley Rayfield, Russell Harris, Jay Davenport, Michael P. Carson, Patrick Kramer, Ardith Starostka, Carlos Bruscianelli, Robert Stark