The Dikeou Collection is excited to announce Summertime at the Dikeou Pop-up: Colfax, which will be open every Friday, 3-9pm from June to August. Come by this Friday, July 11th to see the work of Lizzi Bougatsos and to catch Hot Congress Collective DJ, Justin Couch at 6pm, spinning selections from our extensive Vinyl Archive. This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
Justin Couch’s set ranges from psych-rock, Brit-pop, and 70’s ephemera to Motown Soul and R&B, and cuts from rare finds such as a disco-inspired Lord of Rings soundtrack. In addition to being a member of Quantum Creep, Couch co-organizes “Savage Night” every Wednesday evening at Denver’s original Rockabilly hangout, the Skylark Lounge.
Intentionally provocative, Lizzi Bougatsos’ work solicits an emotional reaction and quite often that reaction is a smile. Her work is described as having “…a sort of girlish, bitchy glee, and as irreverent and unpredictable. However, Bougatsos’ recent work is shifting to reflect a shift in consciousness she anticipates for culture” (Dalamangas, ZINGCHAT). This shift for Bougatsos is part of a concerted effort to move away from creating gluttonous artwork towards art that will naturally erode but still be remembered.
Bougatsos has exhibited at James Fuentes, Artpace San Antonio, American Fine Arts, 29th São Paulo Biennial, Kenny Schachter Contemporary, The Breeder, and Reena Spauldings. Lizzi has performed at the Whitney Museum, Suzanne Geiss, Issue Project Room, and MoMA PS1. She is the front woman of Gang Gang Dance, a Brooklyn-based experimental band and is currently recording an album with IUD at MoMA NYC.