Fusion - Danielle Mondragon

There is a building on 38th and Walnut that has been set on fire. Twice. Despite both of the blazes that were set the building still stands tall. It is a sort of eerie piece of art work with graffiti lined on the inside and outside walls, an open air ceiling with parts of walls still attached. While taking a walk I noticed a sticker on the light post. It created a fusion of ideas in my head that I haven't been able to get out. The building for me represents the idea of art and its impact upon my life. While the building has been set ablaze, it still remains to stand. Art for me is a journey that I hope to continue to pursue with a fiery passion and through the ups and downs, I hope that the fire within me doesn't burn itself out.

Danielle Mondragon

danielle.mondragon@gmail.com

Motion: Danielle Mondragon

The city never sleeps. When you live in a city like Denver you know that you will never be the only car on I-25 or I-70. Ever. You will never be the only person walking down the 16^th street mall. Life is a journey with a million destination points along the way and just as many connections or in some cases misconnections. I chose to shoot the city in motion in the evening. The streaks of cars on Speer Boulevard and I-25 could be carrying a businessman coming home to his family from a trip abroad. It could be the young couple just finishing up a nice dinner at one of Denver’s restaurants or it could be the twenty somethings on their way to the bar with the excitement of the possibility of making a personal connection. The motion of the continual arrivals and departures that weave our individual stories and connect us all.

Danielle Mondragon

danielle.mondragon@gmail.com

Windows: Danielle Mondragon

There is a bridge that crosses over I-25 to the Highlands area of Denver. In my opinion it is hands down one of the best views of the downtown skyline. It also separates the hustle and bustle of downtown from the nice neighborhoods of North Denver. Although it is an abstract view of windows, it is upon this bridge that is my window into the city. It provides me the ability to see the city from abroad and enjoy all of its beauty from the quiet hillside of the Highlands.

Danielle Mondragon
danielle.mondragon@gmail.com

Candy: Danielle Mondragon

Forget the coffee break. This is my ode to the days when all of your worries revolved around which crayon to color with, what sugar coated cereal to eat and which sandbox to play in. No adult responsibilities, bills, jobs, mortgage. Just a throw back to the days when you were allowed to look at the world through gumdrop colored glasses.

Danielle Mondragon
danielle.mondragon@yahoo.com

Weather: Danielle Mondragon

After over a week of monsoon weather storms, the sun has been out with a vengeance. The heat and humidity didn’t stop anyone from coming out to relax at the neighborhood pool and enjoy. Being on the other side of fence made me as green with envy as the grass was green because of the rain.

Danielle Mondragon
danielle.mondragon@gmail.com