From Start to Shiki: Prismajic dreams up calming and communal immersive art experiences
Jan. 24, 2026
Photo taken by Lisa Fox
For years, Lakewood-based arts company Prismajic has crafted eco-conscious nature installations, prioritizing soothing, multisensory engagement while consistently supporting the local arts scene.
Jennifer Mosquera, Prismajic’s co-founder and chief creative officer, said Shiki Dreams, the company’s current display, invites visitors to rest, reflect and recharge through a creative sensory journey.
Forest frolic: Exploring Shiki Dreams
Shiki Dreams will remain located in the Colorado Mills Mall through October 2027, offering approximately 4,000 square feet of detailed work and chances to play.
According to Prismajic’s website, Shiki Dreams guides viewers through a forest, where a yeti leads all of its spirits and creatures.
Photo provided by Jennifer Mosquera
Mosquera said visitors are given a blacklight flashlight to reveal more of the space’s detail, adding that essential oils, frequency work and lighting all lend to an immersive and relaxing feel.
Mosquera encourages those who walk through Shiki Dreams to carefully contemplate what’s in the space and take note of how they feel as they explore.
“We use a lot of symbolism, so it would be very difficult to kind of really go through that quickly and be able to resonate with those sort of elements that are intentional and layered throughout the space,” she said.
At the end, visitors can share what they want to see more of in the world with the yeti.
According to Mosquera, Shiki Dreams receives regular subtle changes, allowing visitors to sit with and slowly process the space as a whole while giving returning guests new details to discover.
In 2026, Prismajic will add more quotes, small vignettes and embellishments to the installation; Mosquera will work with two creatives to make these happen, one of whom is a recent Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduate.
She said the company regularly considers what occupies the space, noting that keeping it somewhat dynamic honors the 27-member team behind Shiki Dreams’ foundational work.
Prismajic approaches these experiences with careful, thorough consideration from start to finish.
For Mosquera, visual ideas piece together bit by bit, gradually steering her toward a more fleshed out, clear and organized concept. These pieces are usually surreal and nature-inspired.
“When a project wants to be born, it starts letting me know,” Mosquera said.
She keeps collecting and playing with them until connections and symbolic links form, citing Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey” as a referential starting point example, as it involves leaving and returning to the real world.
The design stage is quicker for Mosquera, who described it as a magical part of the overall process.
She compares these first two phases to making stew, saying idea formation is like chopping up and compiling the ingredients, and design is simmering them.
Preparing for the creation of these experiences means maintaining a 3D perspective and acquiring the necessary supplies.
Mosquera mentioned that Shiki Dreams was largely made with recycled materials, allowing them to stay within their budget while working to engage viewers. She gave some examples of the materials Prismajic used.
Photo provided by Jennifer Mosquera
“We used crates from Southeast Asia that we got for free off of Craigslist. We used fence panels in the construction of the Shiki Hut, as well as being able to source probably about $20,000 of Styrofoam off of a farm locally for free,” she said.
The Prismajic team mostly sourced local materials, which shaped the space’s visuals and created learning opportunities for the artists involved.
“There were a lot of things that altered our design, but actually made the final product much better. Our waterfall that we have was originally supposed to be done in fabric, and when we found that Styrofoam, we just switched gears,” Mosquera said.
Shiki Dreams moved locations two years ago, giving them more space and ceiling height, which meant more considerations to make. When Prismajic learned their lease was limited, their idea to build out Shiki felt too costly for a short-term addition.
Mosquera said this left building space to fill, leading Prismajic to create The Night Owls and The Woods.
More space to explore
Shiki Dreams interacts with four of the five senses, and The Night Owls Speakeasy Bar takes care of what’s missing: taste.
Mosquera said the bar offers a chance to digest Shiki Dreams over drinks suitable for all ages and light, shareable eats. She listed mocktails, cocktails, kava and charcuterie boards as some of the options for visitors to enjoy.
Photo provided by Jennifer Mosquera
The Night Owls is also one of Prismajic’s two event spaces, bookable for weddings, showers and other community celebrations.
The Woods is the second space, and it can accommodate more than 150 people. Mosquera noted that this area often hosts community events from outside organizations, especially ones that require a stage.
Mosquera said Prismajic offers a community-building program, allowing local creatives and leaders to use these spaces for free on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
“We're trying to create some win-wins in this current climate where a lot of the grants for creativity have kind of dried up, so we're doing our best to link with local community builders and creatives to make some lemonade out of that situation,” Mosquera said.
She also noted activities that will bring in around 35-50 people and encourage dining at The Night Owls are welcome. Events meeting these criteria can even require tickets, and the proceeds can all go to the hosts, allowing them to see the benefits of any marketing they do.
Those wanting to inquire about the Wednesday-Thursday program can contact Prismajic here.
Upcoming community engagement opportunities
Mosquera shared details on five upcoming events at Prismajic, happening through May.
On Feb. 13, a revival of the Scorned Lovers Anti-Valentine’s Day show, a three-act, mixed media performance, will take place. Photo ops and mingling will begin when the doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $23.47 and are available here.
Mosquera said a Valentine’s Day Dinner will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Tiffany Winters, the owner and executive chef of Thyme and Kneed private chef services, is curating the meal.
Also taking place on Feb. 14 is a sensual poetry and performance night called Devotion, with Poetry Brothel Denver and Melinda Carey. The 21+ event kicks off with a cocktail hour at 8 p.m., followed by private poetry readings and a chance to explore Shiki before the show begins at 9 p.m.
After the show ends, attendees can continue exploring Shiki and enjoy an hour-long DJed dance party from 11 p.m. to midnight.
Tickets start at $53.60 and can be purchased here.
Mosquera mentioned that Prismajic will host a Derby Day in May, where attendees can watch the Kentucky Derby in The Woods and dress up. She noted that this event is still in the planning stages, but there will be a hat contest and a “fancy, tiny sandwich [and] kind of tea-inspired brunch” to enjoy.
Prismajic will also have a themed Adult Prom sometime in April or May. Mosquera said these events are meant to encourage creativity and relaxed fun.
More information on these happenings and more is available on Prismajic’s event calendar.
Prismajic’s past and present
Mosquera’s path to Prismajic began with a desire for a career change. She said she had retired from being a prosecutor in Denver and was drawn to more creative endeavors.
“It was really powerful knowing that I was supposed to be an artist, and I don't know how else to say that. It was just knowing,” she said.
From there, Mosquera explored small business, art practice and New York City relocation pathways, and she learned that art brought her peace in the process. She said she tapped into that idea, and after doing some research, started learning how to coordinate more immersive experiments.
While researching, Prismajic’s predecessor, Artistry Events and Design, allowed Mosquera to channel creativity into corporate event concepts.
She credits all of these experiences for shaping what Prismajic is today.
The business’s name mainly refers to all the colors a prism shows when a light refracts through it, and this idea represents the Artistry Events and Design team.
“Light and shiny things were always kind of a part of what we were doing, magic is. Every single time we have built with intention, it seems like wonderful serendipity, or somebody on our crew has these beautiful ideas that just start to flourish, and then we all kind of sync up. And so, really, the name kind of came from those experiences that we had before Prismajic,” Mosquera said.
Now, Prismajic strives to unify its community by reflecting human nature and the ways humans are alike. Mosquera stressed the importance of this aspect of Shiki Dreams, tying it to the current state of our nation.
“It's a good exercise in seeing how we all can relate similarly to the same things, and we may be very apart on a lot of other things, but it's a lofty goal to want to bring people together in this time and use art and togetherness to heal," she said.
Her advice for artists looking to break into the scene is to take on an even number of practical and creative career tasks, whether that’s possible independently or with people who can fill in personal gaps to provide balance.
She recommends that new artists find this balance independently, emphasizing that personal marketing and knowledge of business practices are powerful tools.
“If you build your self-sufficiency and your business acumen, then you can be unstoppable, and that's what I hope for people,” Mosquera said.
Those interested can find ticket information, event listings and more on Prismajic’s website. They also have a mailing list that anyone can join by contacting them at this email address.
Prismajic is also active on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
