‘The Bawdy Politik’: Joining "Photography Unbound" at Niza Knoll Gallery

Written By Jay Cupcake

I am incredibly excited to announce that my digital collage, "The Bawdy Politik," has been invited to hang at the Niza Knoll Gallery as part of their upcoming exhibition, "Photography Unbound".

Celebrating Denver's Month of Photography

March 2025 marks the return of Denver’s Month of Photography, a biennial celebration that pulls the best photographic talent into the spotlight across the city. Being selected to show at Niza Knoll—located right in the heart of the historic Santa Fe Art District—is a thrill, especially as this marks my first time exhibiting with this particular gallery.

About the Work: ‘The Bawdy Politik’

The piece being featured, "The Bawdy Politik," is a photographic collage that challenges traditional boundaries, much like the theme of the show itself. Seeing this surreal, multi-layered figure on the official exhibition flyer is a proud moment for me, and I can't wait to see how it interacts with the other "unbound" works in the space.

Join Me for the Artist Reception

If you are in Denver or the surrounding area, please come out to celebrate the opening and explore the incredible range of photography on display.

  • Exhibition Dates: February 28 – March 30, 2025.

  • Artist Reception: Saturday, March 1, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

  • Location: Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.

It’s going to be a vibrant month for the arts in Colorado, and I am honored to be a part of the conversation. See you in the Art District!

Promotional flyer for 'Photography Unbound,' a juried photography exhibition at Niza Knoll Gallery from Feb 28 to March 30, 2025. The flyer prominently features a surreal digital collage by Jay Cupcake titled 'The Bawdy Politik.'

Photography Unbound Juried Exhibition: A promotional graphic for an exhibit at the Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver, running from February 28 to March 30, 2025. The flyer features a large, surreal photographic collage by Jay Cupcake as the central image.

Jay Cupcake

I’ve always believed that a great portrait is a collaboration, not just a click of a shutter. My name is Jay, and for over a decade, I’ve been capturing the vibrant, the surreal, and the unapologetically authentic. Recently relocated from the mountains of Colorado to the Twin Cities, I bring an editorial eye and a 'laughter-first' philosophy to every session.

My work spans the spectrum of the human experience—from photographing the Mayor of Denver for Civilian Magazine to creating high-concept digital collages featuring the icons of the drag and variety scene. Whether I’m building a complex 100-layer digital piece or capturing a clean, professional headshot, my goal is to make my subjects feel like the most powerful version of themselves. I don't just take pictures; I help personalities shine through.

https://www.jaycupcake.com
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