Nestled in Basalt and deeply attuned to the landscapes of the Roaring Fork Valley, artist Kinga Czerska brought her grounded, contemplative practice to this year’s Intersect Aspen Art and Design fair. Represented by ALEX Contemporary inside the Aspen Ice Garden, Czerska’s work channeled the lyrical hush of riverbanks and mountain air. On July 31, she joined the gallery for a live conversation on Instagram, offering insight into her evolving vision. With favorites like John Denver Park and the Powers Art Center in nearby Carbondale, Czerska shared with Whitewall the ways in which her view of Aspen is shaped by quiet wonder and unexpected views.
Kinga Czerska on Left with a Collector; Courtesy of Intersect Aspen 2025, VIP Opening Preview and Reception, Photo: Nick Tininenko.
WHITEWALL: What’s the best spot to find inspiration in Aspen?
KING CZERSKA: John Denver Park—it is peaceful and next to the Roaring Fork River.
WW: Where’s the best off-the-beaten-path place to see art in Aspen?
KC: It is not in Aspen but ……Powers Art Center in Carbondale. They have a large selection of Jasper John, Cristo and more. Not to mention the view there is one of, if not the most striking view in the entire valley, overlooking Mt. Sopris.
WW: What’s the best-kept secret in Aspen?
KC: I love visiting the Aspen Meadows. Sitting outside the music tent on a blanket with a picnic and listening to classical music on Sundays.
“I love visiting the Aspen Meadows,”
Kinga Czerska
Kinga Czerska’s Aspen Favorites:
1. Rejoice in John Denver Sanctuary
Courtesy of Aspen Chamber.
The John Denver Sanctuary is nestled in the heart of Aspen, next to the Rio Grande Park, adjacent to Theatre Aspen’s Hurst Theatre. Its location, near the Roaring Fork River, makes this an ideal spot for quiet meditation or a family picnic. The Song Garden features many of the iconic singer’s lyrics etched into native river boulders placed in a perfect circle to represent the circle of life as a score of music. At the circle’s center, a single Colorado Blue Spruce was planted which symbolizes the spirit of John. It is an idyllic location and visitors will not wonder for long where “Rocky Mountain High” originated. The man-made wetlands and winding streams work as an innovative stormwater filter system, cleaning water before it drains into the Roaring Fork River. Within the Sanctuary, you will find one of the largest perennial flower gardens open to the public, which adds to the friendly atmosphere for its visitors from around the globe, these beautiful gardens start blooming during late May/ early June. – John Denver Sanctuary
2. Journey to Powers Art Center
Courtesy of Powers Art Center.
Located just 20 minutes from Aspen in the quaint town of Carbondale, Colorado, the Powers Art Center is often described as “a world-class museum in a cow pasture.” It is both a work of art and a model of sustainability. Designed by Hiroshi Nanamori of ArchiPrime Inc. in Tokyo, the sandstone cube blends seamlessly into Carbondale’s red rock landscape. Created with both beauty and environmental responsibility in mind, the building is powered by a geothermal field and a robust solar and battery system that supplies approximately 75% of the museum’s electricity. The museum features two floors. On the first floor, visitors can explore rotating exhibitions by major artists such as Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, and Roy Lichtenstein. This level also houses the library—a quiet, resource-rich space for guests, students, historians, and researchers. Upstairs, the galleries are dedicated to Jasper Johns, showcasing one of the largest collections of his works on paper, spanning decades of his artistic career. – Powers Arts Center
3. Find Revitalization in Aspen Meadows
Courtesy of Aspen Meadows Resort.
Aspen Meadows, a master-planned ski-in/ski-out gated mountain resort community, located just under the highest peak, at 11,307’ (Brian Head Peak) in Iron County and Brian Head, Utah, is a special collection of lands that occupies an area of remarkable natural beauty and local historical reference. With its magnificent forests of aspen and fir, its spacious mountain meadows, and its breathtaking views, Aspen Meadows is unique to Brian Head and the Markagunt Plateau mountain ranges. The project is envisioned as a legacy, 30-year, multi-decade, master-planned resort and residential neighborhood development that encompasses an area comprising of nearly 2,000 acres. – Aspen Meadows
4. Discover Gems at Intersect Aspen
Kinga Czerska, “Felicity,” 2023, Acrylic on wood panel, 48 x 60 x 2 in;
Courtesy of the artist and
ALEX Contemporary.
Aspen comes alive in the summer with visitors flocking to the high mountain town to escape the heat and humidity found elsewhere. Intersect Aspen offers an intimate, curated setting for visitors to encounter modern and contemporary art and design presented by galleries from around the world. This boutique fair is timed during Aspen’s peak art season, attracting top collectors to the region for one of the art world’s most influential weekends of the year. – Intersect Aspen
