Growing up in Colorado by way of Nicaragua, Rodriguez-Warner recalls his experiences of Denver as exciting and full of energy. Artwork by Diego Rodriguez-WarnerAccording to Doug Kacena, owner of K Contemporary in downtown Denver, Warner was the first person who came to mind when creating the concept for the gallery’s second exhibition at The Armory. CLOSEInternational artist Elizabeth Alexander’s solo show with K Contemporary last year was placed in a section for emerging galleries and was named as one of the top 10 booths at the show by Artsy. This year, K Contemporary will be placed with established galleries — showing the kind of growth K Contemporary aspires to, but also growth in Denver’s contemporary art scene. K Contemporary is at 1412 Wazee St.