M A N N E Q U I N M A Y H E M T OR C
Special Fundraising Exhibition
FEB 12, 2022 – MAR 6, 2022
Special Fundraising Exhibition
FEB 12, 2022 – MAR 6, 2022
ARTISTS INFORMATION
"THE GIRDLED ANGEL"
Donna Monroe – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “The Girdled Angel”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Donna Monroe. Lifelong artist. MFA University of California Santa Cruz. “I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere.”
WEBSITE:www.donnamonroeartist.com/ www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
TITLE: “The Girdled Angel”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Donna Monroe. Lifelong artist. MFA University of California Santa Cruz. “I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere.”
WEBSITE:www.donnamonroeartist.com/ www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
"FLIGHT"
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"VIBRATION"
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FLAXallthingsfiber GROUP TITLE: “The Flight of the Blue Men”
TECHNIQUE: fabric collage, flax, wire
BIOS:
Eduardo Alicea
Eduardo Alicea was born in the Bronx but raised in Puerto Rico. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Graphic Art from the Universidad Interamericana Recinto de San Germán, PR. Eduardo moved to TorC, NM in 1999 to work for H. Joe Waldrum, as his assistant. Alicea took the position and was instrumental in Waldrum’s early efforts to establish the gallery. With Waldrum’s untimely death, Alicea is now the full owner and director of RioBravoFineArt Gallery. He has recently been developing his fiber art skills, participating in a plein air group, and experimenting with acrylic pouring.
www.riobravofineartgallery.com
Blanch Almquist
I struggle to begin. I close my eyes. Images of unknown origin flash behind my lids. Rhythmically they come without hesitation, an endless stream until I change my mind. I start. Concepts come from a divine space and are most often guided by the piece itself. I finish. The unique characteristics of natural fibers, and a mix of metal and fire continue to dare me. I struggle to begin again, a consistent echo.
Susan A Christie
Current resident of Truth or Consequences, NM. Originally from Minneapolis. University of Minnesota. Zhejiang Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China. Over 50 years as a working, exhibiting artist. Original specialization, asian ink, paper & brush painting. Other media: Printmaking at the College of Santa Fe, Gamblin Oil Painting, Collagé. Exhibited nationally and internationally. Traveled extensively nationally and internationally. Recent curator for the Las Cruces Museum of Art and currently the fiber curator for RioBravoFineArt Gallery. Founding member of T or C’s FLAXallthingsfiber.com. Love New Mexico. www.susanachristiefineart.com
Sandy Hopper
Sandy Hopper has had, and very much still has, a rich, varied, and contemplative life in art. We would classify her as a fiber artist. Within that broad classification, Sandy has always experimented with and developed many techniques to create her art. She has worked in the realm of silk painting, Nuno, and modified Shibori. She has experimented with combining processes and adding embellishments to pieces in creative ways. Sandy has searched for unique ways to exhibit her finished art, and she aspires to give the viewer of her artwork an insight into the creative process. Sandy had a one-person fiber-arts show at RioBravoFineArt Gallery in the fall of 2021.
www.sandyhopperfiberartist.com
Jessica Logreira
After more than two decades of life as a workaholic in the corporate world, Jessica finally learned to feel comfortable letting loose, trusting and embracing the process of art & play. She quit her job and moved from Panamá to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. She is pouring her creative passion into the Emergence Healing & Expressive Arts Center, where she is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space for people to explore their own journey, and let loose as she did, creating expressive art that heals the soul. www.emergencenm.com
Donna Monroe
Donna Monroe. Lifelong artist. MFA University of California Santa Cruz. “I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere.” www.donnamonroeartist.com
GROUP WEBSITE: www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
TECHNIQUE: fabric collage, flax, wire
BIOS:
Eduardo Alicea
Eduardo Alicea was born in the Bronx but raised in Puerto Rico. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Graphic Art from the Universidad Interamericana Recinto de San Germán, PR. Eduardo moved to TorC, NM in 1999 to work for H. Joe Waldrum, as his assistant. Alicea took the position and was instrumental in Waldrum’s early efforts to establish the gallery. With Waldrum’s untimely death, Alicea is now the full owner and director of RioBravoFineArt Gallery. He has recently been developing his fiber art skills, participating in a plein air group, and experimenting with acrylic pouring.
www.riobravofineartgallery.com
Blanch Almquist
I struggle to begin. I close my eyes. Images of unknown origin flash behind my lids. Rhythmically they come without hesitation, an endless stream until I change my mind. I start. Concepts come from a divine space and are most often guided by the piece itself. I finish. The unique characteristics of natural fibers, and a mix of metal and fire continue to dare me. I struggle to begin again, a consistent echo.
Susan A Christie
Current resident of Truth or Consequences, NM. Originally from Minneapolis. University of Minnesota. Zhejiang Academy of Art, Hangzhou, China. Over 50 years as a working, exhibiting artist. Original specialization, asian ink, paper & brush painting. Other media: Printmaking at the College of Santa Fe, Gamblin Oil Painting, Collagé. Exhibited nationally and internationally. Traveled extensively nationally and internationally. Recent curator for the Las Cruces Museum of Art and currently the fiber curator for RioBravoFineArt Gallery. Founding member of T or C’s FLAXallthingsfiber.com. Love New Mexico. www.susanachristiefineart.com
Sandy Hopper
Sandy Hopper has had, and very much still has, a rich, varied, and contemplative life in art. We would classify her as a fiber artist. Within that broad classification, Sandy has always experimented with and developed many techniques to create her art. She has worked in the realm of silk painting, Nuno, and modified Shibori. She has experimented with combining processes and adding embellishments to pieces in creative ways. Sandy has searched for unique ways to exhibit her finished art, and she aspires to give the viewer of her artwork an insight into the creative process. Sandy had a one-person fiber-arts show at RioBravoFineArt Gallery in the fall of 2021.
www.sandyhopperfiberartist.com
Jessica Logreira
After more than two decades of life as a workaholic in the corporate world, Jessica finally learned to feel comfortable letting loose, trusting and embracing the process of art & play. She quit her job and moved from Panamá to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. She is pouring her creative passion into the Emergence Healing & Expressive Arts Center, where she is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space for people to explore their own journey, and let loose as she did, creating expressive art that heals the soul. www.emergencenm.com
Donna Monroe
Donna Monroe. Lifelong artist. MFA University of California Santa Cruz. “I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere.” www.donnamonroeartist.com
GROUP WEBSITE: www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
“CowBoyGirlStarGazerChild”
DIMID HAYES - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “CowBoyGirlStarGazerChild”
TECHNIQUE: latex paint, spray paint, acrylic sealant, fabric, costume jewelry, weathered cow skull, gift packaging ribbons, Modge-Podge, leather gloves, wire, styrofoam, gesso, glue-gun glue.
BIO: The artist came. They made art. The artist left.
TITLE: “CowBoyGirlStarGazerChild”
TECHNIQUE: latex paint, spray paint, acrylic sealant, fabric, costume jewelry, weathered cow skull, gift packaging ribbons, Modge-Podge, leather gloves, wire, styrofoam, gesso, glue-gun glue.
BIO: The artist came. They made art. The artist left.
“MOOD METER”
Victoria Boynton - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “MOOD METER”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Victoria Boynton is a retired English Professor, untrained as an artist but charmed to be working not in words but with visual material. A transplant from Ithaca, NY, she has been adopted by some "real" TorC artists and encouraged to play.
TITLE: “MOOD METER”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Victoria Boynton is a retired English Professor, untrained as an artist but charmed to be working not in words but with visual material. A transplant from Ithaca, NY, she has been adopted by some "real" TorC artists and encouraged to play.
“FLOW”
TATIANA RAGSDALE - Vancouver Island, Canada
TITLE: “Flow”
TECHNIQUE/MATERIALS: mixed media
SPONSOR: JUNKOLOGY
BIO: Originally from Vancouver Island, Canada, Tatiana embarked on a 3 year journey to Mongolia in her van. She found herself in Truth or Consequences like many before her ….she stopped here and got sucked into the Serendipitous beauty that is T or C. Had she not followed her gut and gone with the flow, she would have never met the lovely Ann, or Dave, her sponsor for this project. Tatiana is very thankful to everyone she has met for making this time here 1 in a million.
TITLE: “Flow”
TECHNIQUE/MATERIALS: mixed media
SPONSOR: JUNKOLOGY
BIO: Originally from Vancouver Island, Canada, Tatiana embarked on a 3 year journey to Mongolia in her van. She found herself in Truth or Consequences like many before her ….she stopped here and got sucked into the Serendipitous beauty that is T or C. Had she not followed her gut and gone with the flow, she would have never met the lovely Ann, or Dave, her sponsor for this project. Tatiana is very thankful to everyone she has met for making this time here 1 in a million.
“ANEURYSM”
Dave Barnett – Elephant Butte, New Mexico
TITLE: “ANEURYSM”
BIO: Dave Barnett obtained an M. A. in Painting in the late sixties at New Mexico Highlands University, where he was taught by the well-known artist Elmer Schooley. Ten years after graduating, Barnett gave up painting completely and began to focus on pottery instead. Clay was his medium for the subsequent 16 years. In 1994, Schooley recommended that Barnett view a show of Impressionist paintings at the Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. He has painted ever since. In describing his creative process, Barnett says that “I am a selfish painter, and must be very positive that what I am about to paint is a subject that has great appeal to me, or one with which I have actually had a visual encounter. It must also fit the style format to which I am accustomed.” For those people familiar with Barnett’s work, there is no limit on his style; his format is typically large fifty-inch by fifty-inch canvases. Barnett’s work is in the New Mexico State Capitol Building as part of the Capitol Art Collection.
TITLE: “ANEURYSM”
BIO: Dave Barnett obtained an M. A. in Painting in the late sixties at New Mexico Highlands University, where he was taught by the well-known artist Elmer Schooley. Ten years after graduating, Barnett gave up painting completely and began to focus on pottery instead. Clay was his medium for the subsequent 16 years. In 1994, Schooley recommended that Barnett view a show of Impressionist paintings at the Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. He has painted ever since. In describing his creative process, Barnett says that “I am a selfish painter, and must be very positive that what I am about to paint is a subject that has great appeal to me, or one with which I have actually had a visual encounter. It must also fit the style format to which I am accustomed.” For those people familiar with Barnett’s work, there is no limit on his style; his format is typically large fifty-inch by fifty-inch canvases. Barnett’s work is in the New Mexico State Capitol Building as part of the Capitol Art Collection.
“ECCO HOMO”
BONITA NIELSEN - Caballo, New Mexico
TITLE: “ECCO HOMO”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO
Currently living joyfully in Caballo, New Mexico.
www.redstudioart.org
Email: redstudio@aol.com
TITLE: “ECCO HOMO”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO
Currently living joyfully in Caballo, New Mexico.
www.redstudioart.org
Email: redstudio@aol.com
“PARTY DOWN!”
Julia Masaoka – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Party Down!”
TECHNIQUE: Safety pins flip tops sequins buttons teapot top
BIO: Julia Masaoka – Artist’s Statement: “… I have been doing art for over forty years. I originally worked as an abstract landscape painter before transitioning to creating mixed media shrines and assemblages.
I’m fortunate to have had residencies at the Vermont art Center and the Wurlitzer Foundation in Taos.
I primarily work with metal, hardware and iconic images, using objects from scrap yards, thrift stores, and the desert - “Trashformation”- beauty from trash! Themes range from the sacred to the humorous, often with a sense of mystery. I am especially inspired by the art of Mexico and Outsider artists. I work intuitively and learn by experimenting, informed by the process of creating each piece“. Masaoka has exhibited in Carmel, CA, Vermont, and Asheville, NC as well as Truth or Consequences, NM.
TITLE: “Party Down!”
TECHNIQUE: Safety pins flip tops sequins buttons teapot top
BIO: Julia Masaoka – Artist’s Statement: “… I have been doing art for over forty years. I originally worked as an abstract landscape painter before transitioning to creating mixed media shrines and assemblages.
I’m fortunate to have had residencies at the Vermont art Center and the Wurlitzer Foundation in Taos.
I primarily work with metal, hardware and iconic images, using objects from scrap yards, thrift stores, and the desert - “Trashformation”- beauty from trash! Themes range from the sacred to the humorous, often with a sense of mystery. I am especially inspired by the art of Mexico and Outsider artists. I work intuitively and learn by experimenting, informed by the process of creating each piece“. Masaoka has exhibited in Carmel, CA, Vermont, and Asheville, NC as well as Truth or Consequences, NM.
"COPPER PRINCESS"
VIKKI NICHOLSON - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Copper Princess”
TECHNIQUE: Mixed Media
"MERMAID MEAGAN"
TERRI DURHAM - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Mermaid Meagan”
TECHNIQUE: Mermaid/belly dancer with acrylic paints, resin and henna cones
BIO: I am a New Mexico transplant who stumbled upon the art world in 2017. I found a way to combine my math and art skills to create these colorful sacred geometry pieces. I enjoy my art journey and feel blessed learning more each day!
TITLE: “Mermaid Meagan”
TECHNIQUE: Mermaid/belly dancer with acrylic paints, resin and henna cones
BIO: I am a New Mexico transplant who stumbled upon the art world in 2017. I found a way to combine my math and art skills to create these colorful sacred geometry pieces. I enjoy my art journey and feel blessed learning more each day!
"THEY THE RAINBOW"
CHANTAL ELENA MITCHELL - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: They The Rainbow
TECHNIQUE: acrylics
BIO: Chantal Elena Mitchell meanders through the desert filling page after page of their sketchbook with curious people and flowers. Born 1991 in a stretch of New Mexican desert known as the Jornada del Muerto, Chantal’s childhood was spent digging for worms and drawing
make-believe flowers with little mud-encrusted fingers. Chantal is an entirely self taught painter and illustrator who derives inspiration from rhythms and scenes of nature, intimately exploring vulnerability as interpreted through a sensual gender fluid gaze. “They the Rainbow” is an intuitive exploration of color as an expression of the gender fluid identity of the artist. “They the Rainbow as above, as within, as I grow. I see me in the flowers, I hear myself in the rustling of the leaves. I am everything.”
SOCIAL MEDIA: www.instagram.com/chantalelenamitchell
TITLE: They The Rainbow
TECHNIQUE: acrylics
BIO: Chantal Elena Mitchell meanders through the desert filling page after page of their sketchbook with curious people and flowers. Born 1991 in a stretch of New Mexican desert known as the Jornada del Muerto, Chantal’s childhood was spent digging for worms and drawing
make-believe flowers with little mud-encrusted fingers. Chantal is an entirely self taught painter and illustrator who derives inspiration from rhythms and scenes of nature, intimately exploring vulnerability as interpreted through a sensual gender fluid gaze. “They the Rainbow” is an intuitive exploration of color as an expression of the gender fluid identity of the artist. “They the Rainbow as above, as within, as I grow. I see me in the flowers, I hear myself in the rustling of the leaves. I am everything.”
SOCIAL MEDIA: www.instagram.com/chantalelenamitchell
"IT'S ALL FOR YOU!"
KATHERINE RENAULT - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “It’s all for YOU!”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, acrylic
BIO: Katie Renault is a southwestern native who spent time adventuring around the desert, the Pacific Northwest, forests, reefs of Hawaii, and beaches of North America. Nature is the prime element of her art and philosophy. Attending art school as a young child in Tucson started a connection which remains a central part of her life today. She delves into mixed media sculptures, painting, and film. She now lives in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico with her partner, pets, and family.
TITLE: “It’s all for YOU!”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, acrylic
BIO: Katie Renault is a southwestern native who spent time adventuring around the desert, the Pacific Northwest, forests, reefs of Hawaii, and beaches of North America. Nature is the prime element of her art and philosophy. Attending art school as a young child in Tucson started a connection which remains a central part of her life today. She delves into mixed media sculptures, painting, and film. She now lives in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico with her partner, pets, and family.
"RIVER OF SORROWS"
LEO NEUFELD & DAN PAULOS – Albuquerque, New Mexico
TITLE: River of Sorrows
TECHNIQUE: acrylic pouring
BIO: LEO NEUFELD has long been a prolific artist. His art school training began at the Art Students League of New York City. He has also studied at other prestigious art academies. Neufeld has had a twenty-five-year career as a teacher of drawing, oil painting, and sculpture in art academies and museums throughout the United States. Presently he teaches at the Neufeld Academy in Albuquerque. Leo established his Neufeld Academy in 2013 and continues instruction in drawing and oil painting there. Neufeld has produced a large body of paintings with wide ranging subject matter in a variety of artistic styles. He is an accomplished master of both landscapes and figure painting. His passion for his art is expressed in the following statement: “I didn’t choose to be an artist. I feel compelled to do this work, like I was born to paint in the tradition of the Old Masters. The Old Masters are profound in their interpretations of life, and art provides a deeper, more meaningful way for me to connect with, observe, and interpret the world. In the act of creation, I feel connected to something greater than myself. This universal feeling transcends time and space.” Neufeld’s artwork is in many public and private collections including the Capitol Art Collection in the New Mexico State Capitol Building in Santa Fe.
BIO DAN PAULOS : Dan was the director of Saint Bernadette’s Church for 30 years. He has written a number of books on his Sacred Art work. Dan is an amazing artist, especially known for his paper cuttings!
TITLE: River of Sorrows
TECHNIQUE: acrylic pouring
BIO: LEO NEUFELD has long been a prolific artist. His art school training began at the Art Students League of New York City. He has also studied at other prestigious art academies. Neufeld has had a twenty-five-year career as a teacher of drawing, oil painting, and sculpture in art academies and museums throughout the United States. Presently he teaches at the Neufeld Academy in Albuquerque. Leo established his Neufeld Academy in 2013 and continues instruction in drawing and oil painting there. Neufeld has produced a large body of paintings with wide ranging subject matter in a variety of artistic styles. He is an accomplished master of both landscapes and figure painting. His passion for his art is expressed in the following statement: “I didn’t choose to be an artist. I feel compelled to do this work, like I was born to paint in the tradition of the Old Masters. The Old Masters are profound in their interpretations of life, and art provides a deeper, more meaningful way for me to connect with, observe, and interpret the world. In the act of creation, I feel connected to something greater than myself. This universal feeling transcends time and space.” Neufeld’s artwork is in many public and private collections including the Capitol Art Collection in the New Mexico State Capitol Building in Santa Fe.
BIO DAN PAULOS : Dan was the director of Saint Bernadette’s Church for 30 years. He has written a number of books on his Sacred Art work. Dan is an amazing artist, especially known for his paper cuttings!
"RADIANT COLORING TSUNAMI"
BLANCH ALMQUIST – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Radiant Coloring Tsunami”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: I struggle to begin. I close my eyes. Images of unknown origin flash behind my lids. Rhythmically they come without hesitation, an endless stream until I change my mind. I start. Concepts come from a divine space and are most often guided by the piece itself. I finish. The unique characteristics of natural fibers, and a mix of metal and fire continue to dare me. I struggle to begin again, a consistent echo.WEBSITE: www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
TITLE: “Radiant Coloring Tsunami”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: I struggle to begin. I close my eyes. Images of unknown origin flash behind my lids. Rhythmically they come without hesitation, an endless stream until I change my mind. I start. Concepts come from a divine space and are most often guided by the piece itself. I finish. The unique characteristics of natural fibers, and a mix of metal and fire continue to dare me. I struggle to begin again, a consistent echo.WEBSITE: www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
"ALIVE"
HEATHER RISCHE - Monticello, New Mexico
TITLE: Alive
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO:
A mixed media exploration of women’s bodies, women’s labor, human grief, and renewal and rebirth.
WEBSITE: www.mymidwifeheather.com or facebook.com/RaggedyEdgeRanch
TITLE: Alive
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO:
A mixed media exploration of women’s bodies, women’s labor, human grief, and renewal and rebirth.
WEBSITE: www.mymidwifeheather.com or facebook.com/RaggedyEdgeRanch
"SUNDANCE"
KRISTINA & KAMRYN RHOADES - Placitas, New Mexico
TITLE: “Sundance”
TECHNIQUE: acrylic, handmade jewelry
BIO:
Kristina (38) and Kamryn (10) Rhoades are a mother and daughter team from Monticello, NM, who create art, jewelry and decor inspired by nature.
KRISTINA & KAMRYN RHOADES - Placitas, New Mexico
TITLE: “Sundance”
TECHNIQUE: acrylic, handmade jewelry
BIO:
Kristina (38) and Kamryn (10) Rhoades are a mother and daughter team from Monticello, NM, who create art, jewelry and decor inspired by nature.
"MISS HYACINTH POTHEAD FLOWER FAIRY"
SUE SOARING SUN - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Miss Hyacinth Pothead, flower fairy”
TECHNIQUE: functional plant pot, mixed media, painted fabric
BIO:Sue Soaring Sun is an artist, musician, junk dealer and most recently a farmer.
Hailing from Minneapolis, Sue spent most of her professional career in law in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. In her fifties, she escaped the rat race and drove across the country in an RV with a cat, finally settling here in T or C after exploring other hot springs towns across the South and Southwest. Sue has shown at several local galleries and for five years owned her own Sun Gallery.
Sue works in many media, including collage, sculpture, mosaic, painting and upcycling. Nearly all of the work incorporates repurposed materials. In this work, the child is covered by flowers and her head is a fairy.
TITLE: “Miss Hyacinth Pothead, flower fairy”
TECHNIQUE: functional plant pot, mixed media, painted fabric
BIO:Sue Soaring Sun is an artist, musician, junk dealer and most recently a farmer.
Hailing from Minneapolis, Sue spent most of her professional career in law in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. In her fifties, she escaped the rat race and drove across the country in an RV with a cat, finally settling here in T or C after exploring other hot springs towns across the South and Southwest. Sue has shown at several local galleries and for five years owned her own Sun Gallery.
Sue works in many media, including collage, sculpture, mosaic, painting and upcycling. Nearly all of the work incorporates repurposed materials. In this work, the child is covered by flowers and her head is a fairy.
"INDIGO CHILD"
KATE (Keke) HALL - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Indigo Child”
TECHNIQUE: spray paint, acrylic paint
BIO: Kate Hall aka Keke aka KekeInc is a mixed media artist, photographer, and entrepreneur. In the past, she has been in sales, administration, IT, and management both in and out of the art world. Historically and periodically, she has also been a furniture designer for The Family Tree Woodworkers of Minnesota.
Keke’s work has been exhibited around the Midwest & Southwest and found homes in multiple private collections.
Keke is also the owner of Retreat Under The Stars, which offers artist residencies in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Where the objective is to provide a supportive multidisciplinary retreat space with a multi-beneficial community minded purpose of creating access, connection and opportunity to all people seeking respite for creative development.
TITLE: “Indigo Child”
TECHNIQUE: spray paint, acrylic paint
BIO: Kate Hall aka Keke aka KekeInc is a mixed media artist, photographer, and entrepreneur. In the past, she has been in sales, administration, IT, and management both in and out of the art world. Historically and periodically, she has also been a furniture designer for The Family Tree Woodworkers of Minnesota.
Keke’s work has been exhibited around the Midwest & Southwest and found homes in multiple private collections.
Keke is also the owner of Retreat Under The Stars, which offers artist residencies in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Where the objective is to provide a supportive multidisciplinary retreat space with a multi-beneficial community minded purpose of creating access, connection and opportunity to all people seeking respite for creative development.
"CATHARTIC CREATION"
JUNE JEWELL - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Cathartic Creation”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: June Jewell is a local fine & graphic artist. June, her two young children, & husband moved to T or C from Northern Virginia in August 2020. The Truth or Consequences creative community has welcomed June with open arms, and for that she is grateful. June loves painting & illustrating quirky, colorful abstract works, & human & animal portraits. To June, creating is both cathartic & mandatory. June is honored to be gracing the walls of Desert Archaic, The Charles, & Riverbend.
For more information about June & her work, please visit www.junejewell.com
You can also find her on Instagram: @junejewell & on Facebook at June Jewell Designs
TITLE: “Cathartic Creation”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: June Jewell is a local fine & graphic artist. June, her two young children, & husband moved to T or C from Northern Virginia in August 2020. The Truth or Consequences creative community has welcomed June with open arms, and for that she is grateful. June loves painting & illustrating quirky, colorful abstract works, & human & animal portraits. To June, creating is both cathartic & mandatory. June is honored to be gracing the walls of Desert Archaic, The Charles, & Riverbend.
For more information about June & her work, please visit www.junejewell.com
You can also find her on Instagram: @junejewell & on Facebook at June Jewell Designs
"MISS MAN I CAN"
JANET CALIRI - Truth or Consequences New Mexico
TITLE: “Miss Man I Can”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Janet Caliri is a creative, energetic, well regarded international speaker, photographer, author and coach who has helped thousands of people examine the role of images for effective change. Her clients and group participants discover her proprietary Visible Transitions photographic methodology to go from Stress to Ease, Fear to Personal Power, Anxiety to Productivity and Frustration to Freedom, using curiosity and a smartphone camera.
Janet is an executive contributor at Brainz Magazine, https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/Janet-Caliri and an alumna of Up With People, https://upwithpeople.org/ and international educational organization, promoting an inclusive and sustainable world where people are equal in dignity and rights.
TITLE: “Miss Man I Can”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Janet Caliri is a creative, energetic, well regarded international speaker, photographer, author and coach who has helped thousands of people examine the role of images for effective change. Her clients and group participants discover her proprietary Visible Transitions photographic methodology to go from Stress to Ease, Fear to Personal Power, Anxiety to Productivity and Frustration to Freedom, using curiosity and a smartphone camera.
Janet is an executive contributor at Brainz Magazine, https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/Janet-Caliri and an alumna of Up With People, https://upwithpeople.org/ and international educational organization, promoting an inclusive and sustainable world where people are equal in dignity and rights.
"CHAVAH"
JEANNE GORHAM -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
TITLE: “Chavah”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
BIO:
Jeanne is a mixed media artist living in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
TITLE: “Chavah”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
BIO:
Jeanne is a mixed media artist living in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
"BENEATH THE SURFACE OF AN OPEN BOOK"
ALICE HUTCHINS - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Beneath The Surface of an Open Book”
TECHNIQUE: A word/book inspired piece, collage
BIO: Alice Wyatt is a writer who found the courage to call herself an artist when she first glimpsed a glorious mannequin. Her work is autobiographical, intimate, and refreshingly accessible. She is a small-town girl who fell in love with Truth or Consequences upon moving here with her husband five years ago.
Social Media -
www.alicewyatt.com (blog) alicewyatt1970 (Instagram)
TITLE: “Beneath The Surface of an Open Book”
TECHNIQUE: A word/book inspired piece, collage
BIO: Alice Wyatt is a writer who found the courage to call herself an artist when she first glimpsed a glorious mannequin. Her work is autobiographical, intimate, and refreshingly accessible. She is a small-town girl who fell in love with Truth or Consequences upon moving here with her husband five years ago.
Social Media -
www.alicewyatt.com (blog) alicewyatt1970 (Instagram)
"EvA"
JESSICA LOGREIRA - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: EvA
TECHNIQUE: acrylics, Posca markers, mixed media
BIO: Jessica was born in NYC and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. She earned a BA in Advertising & Public Relations and a Minor in Fine Arts from Emerson College in Boston. After more than two decades of life as a workaholic in the corporate world, Jessica finally learned to feel comfortable letting loose, trusting and embracing the process of art & play. In 2017, she quit her job and moved from Panamá to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. She is pouring her creative passion into the Emergence Healing & Expressive Arts Center, where she is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space for people to explore their own journey, and let loose as she did, creating expressive art that heals the soul. www.emergencenm.com www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
TITLE: EvA
TECHNIQUE: acrylics, Posca markers, mixed media
BIO: Jessica was born in NYC and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. She earned a BA in Advertising & Public Relations and a Minor in Fine Arts from Emerson College in Boston. After more than two decades of life as a workaholic in the corporate world, Jessica finally learned to feel comfortable letting loose, trusting and embracing the process of art & play. In 2017, she quit her job and moved from Panamá to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. She is pouring her creative passion into the Emergence Healing & Expressive Arts Center, where she is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing space for people to explore their own journey, and let loose as she did, creating expressive art that heals the soul. www.emergencenm.com www.flaxallthingsfiber.com
“CHAKRA MAN!”
SANDY HOPPER / DAVID NILES - ELEPHANT BUTTE, NEW MEXICO
TITLE: “CHAKRA MAN!”
Symbolizing an individual’s ability to manifest positive change.
TECHNIQUE: Multi-colored epoxy resin coating
BIO: David and Sandy began their exploration of epoxy application in 2019 while visiting Colorado. Now, after having completed multiple projects including countertops, bathroom vanities, front doors and multiple art and utilitarian pieces they are excited to be applying this technique to the Mannequin Mayhem Project. WEBSITE: www.sandyhopperfiberartist.com
TITLE: “CHAKRA MAN!”
Symbolizing an individual’s ability to manifest positive change.
TECHNIQUE: Multi-colored epoxy resin coating
BIO: David and Sandy began their exploration of epoxy application in 2019 while visiting Colorado. Now, after having completed multiple projects including countertops, bathroom vanities, front doors and multiple art and utilitarian pieces they are excited to be applying this technique to the Mannequin Mayhem Project. WEBSITE: www.sandyhopperfiberartist.com
"VIVIAYN THE LADY OF THE LAKE"
VAL WILKES - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Viviayn, the Lady of the Lake”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Val Wilkes’ first job in a movie theater is where she became fascinated with filmmaking. She went on to work in film and TV in New York City for two decades. As a film/video tech, she also installed high art video in the ‘80s and ‘90s, many involving international travel.
In the twenty aught years, in Portland, Oregon, Val’s contractor work drew on her carpentry skills, and when she relocated to the desert southwest, a run-down vintage motel became her next restoration project. After a lifetime of helping other artists, Val has recently started creating her own paintings and drawings.
TITLE: “Viviayn, the Lady of the Lake”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Val Wilkes’ first job in a movie theater is where she became fascinated with filmmaking. She went on to work in film and TV in New York City for two decades. As a film/video tech, she also installed high art video in the ‘80s and ‘90s, many involving international travel.
In the twenty aught years, in Portland, Oregon, Val’s contractor work drew on her carpentry skills, and when she relocated to the desert southwest, a run-down vintage motel became her next restoration project. After a lifetime of helping other artists, Val has recently started creating her own paintings and drawings.
"SAND DUNES REALNESS!"
ROBERTO ORTIZ -
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Sand Dunes Realness!”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
BIO: The sand dunes up Turtle Back mountain are very beautiful to observe yet when you actually approach them you start to notice all of the trash left behind by those that visit it. So much beauty and so much trash.
So my mannequin is a representation of the dunes and the trash that’s there while converting it into its own beauty!
Created from more than 40 beer cans I found. It also has natural elements like sand and bullet casings and broken glass found in the dunes!
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Sand Dunes Realness!”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
BIO: The sand dunes up Turtle Back mountain are very beautiful to observe yet when you actually approach them you start to notice all of the trash left behind by those that visit it. So much beauty and so much trash.
So my mannequin is a representation of the dunes and the trash that’s there while converting it into its own beauty!
Created from more than 40 beer cans I found. It also has natural elements like sand and bullet casings and broken glass found in the dunes!
"THE REBEL"
VICTORIA HARRINGTON & NINA IRWIN -
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “The Rebel”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Victoria is the owner of a small downtown business called Rebel Roadrunner. It is a fun boutique with a variety of gifts, clothing, locally made items, and much more for the entire family. Nina is the store manager and has been a part of Rebel Roadrunner since day 1! They are great friends that enjoy working hard, going on adventures, and spending time with their wonderful children.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “The Rebel”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Victoria is the owner of a small downtown business called Rebel Roadrunner. It is a fun boutique with a variety of gifts, clothing, locally made items, and much more for the entire family. Nina is the store manager and has been a part of Rebel Roadrunner since day 1! They are great friends that enjoy working hard, going on adventures, and spending time with their wonderful children.
"KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN"
ANN SAGE -
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Keep Your Eyes Open”
TECHNIQUE: acrylic paint …
BIO: An Artist of many mediums.
Who has been inspired by good friends to share the mannequins and create a community of amazing artists to join the fun.
From Chicago to Truth or Consequences New Mexico on an amazing road trip! bringing 40+ Mannequins to inspire this wonderful town to create and share in the enthusiasm..
Keeping it Simple. Sharing a Dream. Paying it Forward.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: All you need is a vibration that allows the universe to fulfill your desires!
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Keep Your Eyes Open”
TECHNIQUE: acrylic paint …
BIO: An Artist of many mediums.
Who has been inspired by good friends to share the mannequins and create a community of amazing artists to join the fun.
From Chicago to Truth or Consequences New Mexico on an amazing road trip! bringing 40+ Mannequins to inspire this wonderful town to create and share in the enthusiasm..
Keeping it Simple. Sharing a Dream. Paying it Forward.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: All you need is a vibration that allows the universe to fulfill your desires!
"SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR"
REED RISCHE - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Scheduled for Repair”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Reed Griffin Rische is a self taught artist and designer located in Truth or Consequences, NM. Originally from the Chicago area, he began his career learning to paint murals and curating underground art shows. His work is influenced by surrealism, street art, counter culture, pop art, and gritty sci-fi. He works in acrylic paint, pen and ink, digital, sculpture, wood, collage, found objects, and recycled materials. Now accumulating 13 years in New Mexico, Reed is self-employed as a fine artist, graphic designer, muralist, gallery curator, musician, and woodworker. WEBSITE: www.reedrischeart.etsy.com
TITLE: “Scheduled for Repair”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Reed Griffin Rische is a self taught artist and designer located in Truth or Consequences, NM. Originally from the Chicago area, he began his career learning to paint murals and curating underground art shows. His work is influenced by surrealism, street art, counter culture, pop art, and gritty sci-fi. He works in acrylic paint, pen and ink, digital, sculpture, wood, collage, found objects, and recycled materials. Now accumulating 13 years in New Mexico, Reed is self-employed as a fine artist, graphic designer, muralist, gallery curator, musician, and woodworker. WEBSITE: www.reedrischeart.etsy.com
"MAKE AMERICA MINE AGAIN"
JEFF BARBOUR - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Make America Mine Again”
TECHNIQUE: bubble head on tuxedo
BIO: Jeff began his life as an artist at a very young age. Being quite dyslexic, he had a severe learning disability in reading and writing. Art and visual images were unaffected and Jeff found an expression for the feelings in his life through drawing and sculpture. As he grew in knowledge and life, his work evolved from a controlled figurative style to the abstract expression in his current work.
TITLE: “Make America Mine Again”
TECHNIQUE: bubble head on tuxedo
BIO: Jeff began his life as an artist at a very young age. Being quite dyslexic, he had a severe learning disability in reading and writing. Art and visual images were unaffected and Jeff found an expression for the feelings in his life through drawing and sculpture. As he grew in knowledge and life, his work evolved from a controlled figurative style to the abstract expression in his current work.
"POLKA DOTS"
EDUARDO ALICEA – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Polka Dots”
TECHNIQUE: recycled bottle caps and push pins
SPONSOR: RioBravoFineArt Gallery
BIO: Eduardo Alicea was born in the Bronx but raised in Puerto Rico. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Graphic Art from the Universidad Interamericana Recinto de San Germán, PR. Eduardo moved to TorC, NM in 1999 to work for H. Joe Waldrum, as his assistant. Alicea took the position and was instrumental in Waldrum’s early efforts to establish the gallery. With Waldrum’s untimely death, Alicea is now the full owner and director of RioBravoFineArt Gallery. He has recently been developing his fiber art skills, participating in a plein air group, and experimenting with acrylic pouring.
WEBSITE: www.riobravofineartgallery.com
TITLE: “Polka Dots”
TECHNIQUE: recycled bottle caps and push pins
SPONSOR: RioBravoFineArt Gallery
BIO: Eduardo Alicea was born in the Bronx but raised in Puerto Rico. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Graphic Art from the Universidad Interamericana Recinto de San Germán, PR. Eduardo moved to TorC, NM in 1999 to work for H. Joe Waldrum, as his assistant. Alicea took the position and was instrumental in Waldrum’s early efforts to establish the gallery. With Waldrum’s untimely death, Alicea is now the full owner and director of RioBravoFineArt Gallery. He has recently been developing his fiber art skills, participating in a plein air group, and experimenting with acrylic pouring.
WEBSITE: www.riobravofineartgallery.com
"A WOMAN OF HER TIME"
DON HALLOCK - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “A Woman of Her Time”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
SPONSOR: ZIA GALLERY
BIO: Don Hallock has been a long time artist, singer-songwriter and airplane pilot. Originally from Austin, Texas he has lived in T or C for the last 15 years, where he owns Don’s Den antiques and has also become a well-known found objects artist.
Don uses many parts and pieces from his vintage store to create new fantasy art from old junk. He also sells his unique art at several downtown galleries in T or C. For more info, donsden@windstream.net
TITLE: “A Woman of Her Time”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
SPONSOR: ZIA GALLERY
BIO: Don Hallock has been a long time artist, singer-songwriter and airplane pilot. Originally from Austin, Texas he has lived in T or C for the last 15 years, where he owns Don’s Den antiques and has also become a well-known found objects artist.
Don uses many parts and pieces from his vintage store to create new fantasy art from old junk. He also sells his unique art at several downtown galleries in T or C. For more info, donsden@windstream.net
"THE BLUE HEALER"
JIA APPLE - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “The Blue Healer”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Artist Author Speaker; Jia Apple is a lifelong fine artist, muralist and new author. She is a native of Indiana and currently resides part time in Colorado and New Mexico. She attended Olivet Nazarene
University and has a permanent exhibit at the University. Although drawing and painting have been her primary focus she has found a new passion, sculpting words and speaking. Over the past 20 years, Jia has had a broad reach across the art spectrum-providing private art lessons and producing a wide variety of two-dimensional works in mediums including, acrylic, oil, watercolor and graphite. She has been commissioned by ONU for its' pen and ink architectural renderings as well as a 5 ft by 8 ft oil depicting The Trumpet Shall Sound from Handel's Messiah, currently on display at the university's Centennial Chapel. Her largest works are murals, three of which can be seen at the Hamilton Military museum in TorC, NM.
Jia is a working artist active in the Sierra County art community with a keen interest in public art and outreach. She has been a member of the Public Arts Board in TorC. She was the Founder and leader of the Young da Vinci’s, a group of young adults who learned the craft of outdoor murals. These murals can be seen on the Lee Belle Johnson Building near the Healing Waters Park. WEBSITE:www.thepictureseer.com
TITLE: “The Blue Healer”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Artist Author Speaker; Jia Apple is a lifelong fine artist, muralist and new author. She is a native of Indiana and currently resides part time in Colorado and New Mexico. She attended Olivet Nazarene
University and has a permanent exhibit at the University. Although drawing and painting have been her primary focus she has found a new passion, sculpting words and speaking. Over the past 20 years, Jia has had a broad reach across the art spectrum-providing private art lessons and producing a wide variety of two-dimensional works in mediums including, acrylic, oil, watercolor and graphite. She has been commissioned by ONU for its' pen and ink architectural renderings as well as a 5 ft by 8 ft oil depicting The Trumpet Shall Sound from Handel's Messiah, currently on display at the university's Centennial Chapel. Her largest works are murals, three of which can be seen at the Hamilton Military museum in TorC, NM.
Jia is a working artist active in the Sierra County art community with a keen interest in public art and outreach. She has been a member of the Public Arts Board in TorC. She was the Founder and leader of the Young da Vinci’s, a group of young adults who learned the craft of outdoor murals. These murals can be seen on the Lee Belle Johnson Building near the Healing Waters Park. WEBSITE:www.thepictureseer.com
"NEW BEGINNINGS"
BRYAN STEWARD - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “New Beginnings”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Bryan recently moved to T or C with his wife so they could experience all the wonders of the desert. He has been working in visual arts full time for almost 30 years in one form or another, participating in gallery shows across the country. Continually creating and experimenting with different ideas, themes, and mediums has been the main part of his life. Bryan feels that you can never try too many things. The world is what you make of it, you can transform your view into many different visions. Bryan likes to think that he transforms his ideas and things he experiences in daily life into living art that has life and movement of its own. WEBSITE: www.bryansteward.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: @bryansteward
TITLE: “New Beginnings”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: Bryan recently moved to T or C with his wife so they could experience all the wonders of the desert. He has been working in visual arts full time for almost 30 years in one form or another, participating in gallery shows across the country. Continually creating and experimenting with different ideas, themes, and mediums has been the main part of his life. Bryan feels that you can never try too many things. The world is what you make of it, you can transform your view into many different visions. Bryan likes to think that he transforms his ideas and things he experiences in daily life into living art that has life and movement of its own. WEBSITE: www.bryansteward.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: @bryansteward
"ELEMENTAL" Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind
VALERIE O’REILLY - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Elemental 🌅❤️🔥🌄🌬️ ”
Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: She swam up from the depths of the bluest seas.A fire in her belly, glowing hot and warming her blood up into her prickly desert heart. Her flesh composed of the richest soils, and evergreen from the deepest forests outline her body. Her head all a-sparkle, free and light as air, ready to take her mind wherever the wind might blow. She is, ELEMENTAL 🌅❤️🔥🌄🌬️
TITLE: “Elemental 🌅❤️🔥🌄🌬️ ”
Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
BIO: She swam up from the depths of the bluest seas.A fire in her belly, glowing hot and warming her blood up into her prickly desert heart. Her flesh composed of the richest soils, and evergreen from the deepest forests outline her body. Her head all a-sparkle, free and light as air, ready to take her mind wherever the wind might blow. She is, ELEMENTAL 🌅❤️🔥🌄🌬️
"THE ILLUMINOUS BODY"
LINDSAY D. WILLIAMS -
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “The Illuminous Body”
TECHNIQUE: acrylics, mixed media
SPONSOR: The Center Fine Art Gallery
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: As a whole, our bodies, our souls, are both parts lightness and darkness. When we face the darkness, it is revealed in the light.
BIO: Lindsay D. Williams is a contemporary folk pop artist with a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work is influenced by 60s/70s psychedelia, folk art, spiritualism, human psychology, her love of the desert cultural landscape mixed with retro and low brow Americana. She combines multiple disciplinary methods in her work such as digital illustration, collage, and painting. WEBSITE: www.lindsaydwilliamsart.com
Instagram: @lindsaydwilliamsart & @desertilluminations
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “The Illuminous Body”
TECHNIQUE: acrylics, mixed media
SPONSOR: The Center Fine Art Gallery
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: As a whole, our bodies, our souls, are both parts lightness and darkness. When we face the darkness, it is revealed in the light.
BIO: Lindsay D. Williams is a contemporary folk pop artist with a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her work is influenced by 60s/70s psychedelia, folk art, spiritualism, human psychology, her love of the desert cultural landscape mixed with retro and low brow Americana. She combines multiple disciplinary methods in her work such as digital illustration, collage, and painting. WEBSITE: www.lindsaydwilliamsart.com
Instagram: @lindsaydwilliamsart & @desertilluminations
“Angel”
"ANGEL"
LYNDASTAR -
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Angel”
TECHNIQUE: angel with acrylic pour face & feather wings
BIO: LyndaStar is a Gemstone Angel Artist, Crystal Wrapper, Jewelry Maker, Gallery Owner, Artist and Rockhounder.
She moved to Truth or Consequences 5 years ago, leaving her Beloved Santa Fe to be warm. Her Love of the Desert and Rocks are what made her stay, after only coming here to try it for a year.
She loves that she can’t stop Creating and is working on Furniture now, embellished with her Acrylic Pours. She is now offering private painting classes at her Gallery, Angel Remnants, 405 ½ Broadway, 575-740-7378.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Angel”
TECHNIQUE: angel with acrylic pour face & feather wings
BIO: LyndaStar is a Gemstone Angel Artist, Crystal Wrapper, Jewelry Maker, Gallery Owner, Artist and Rockhounder.
She moved to Truth or Consequences 5 years ago, leaving her Beloved Santa Fe to be warm. Her Love of the Desert and Rocks are what made her stay, after only coming here to try it for a year.
She loves that she can’t stop Creating and is working on Furniture now, embellished with her Acrylic Pours. She is now offering private painting classes at her Gallery, Angel Remnants, 405 ½ Broadway, 575-740-7378.
"MY LIFE AS A TREE"
MERRILL DICKS -
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “My Life As A Tree”
TECHNIQUE: oils, felt tip markers, backwards writing
BIO: Born and grew up in the small, college town of Sewanee, Tennessee (University of the South) where my father taught physics and my mother taught art and also wrote and illustrated children’s books. I developed an early interest in art and archaeology and later became a professional archaeologist. Much later, while living and working in Nashville, I attended Watkins School of Art and Design and was a member of the Fugitive Art Group Factory and Gallery. I also taught figure drawing for several years at the Cheekwood Museum of Art and Botanical Gardens before moving to Taos, New Mexico in the late 1990’s. I now reside in Truth or Consequences where I show my work in the Love Shack Gallery at 520 North Broadway and continue to work seasonally throughout the United States as an Archaeologist and Resource Advisor on large wildland fires.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “My Life As A Tree”
TECHNIQUE: oils, felt tip markers, backwards writing
BIO: Born and grew up in the small, college town of Sewanee, Tennessee (University of the South) where my father taught physics and my mother taught art and also wrote and illustrated children’s books. I developed an early interest in art and archaeology and later became a professional archaeologist. Much later, while living and working in Nashville, I attended Watkins School of Art and Design and was a member of the Fugitive Art Group Factory and Gallery. I also taught figure drawing for several years at the Cheekwood Museum of Art and Botanical Gardens before moving to Taos, New Mexico in the late 1990’s. I now reside in Truth or Consequences where I show my work in the Love Shack Gallery at 520 North Broadway and continue to work seasonally throughout the United States as an Archaeologist and Resource Advisor on large wildland fires.
"FRIEND OF Baba Yaga"
DRUZY (Sly Sorensen) - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “Friend of Baba Yaga”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
BIO: Druzy is a diverse and colorful artist with an interest in many types of media, particularly underground comics. Their self published webcomic can be read here: https://guides.webcomic.ws
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: What is alive now is the dead matter of what existed before it. Nothing ever comes from nothing, pieces are only rearranged into new forms. Even in a single lifetime, fluid transformation is happening every second as cells live and die. Scavengers make the world go round, scraping up all the wasted potential and letting death be reborn. With that in mind, I made this out of a bunch of garbage and sticks I found outside.
TITLE: “Friend of Baba Yaga”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media, found objects
BIO: Druzy is a diverse and colorful artist with an interest in many types of media, particularly underground comics. Their self published webcomic can be read here: https://guides.webcomic.ws
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: What is alive now is the dead matter of what existed before it. Nothing ever comes from nothing, pieces are only rearranged into new forms. Even in a single lifetime, fluid transformation is happening every second as cells live and die. Scavengers make the world go round, scraping up all the wasted potential and letting death be reborn. With that in mind, I made this out of a bunch of garbage and sticks I found outside.
"WHAT WILL JOE DO?"
ROBERT E. MOORE - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
TITLE: “What will Joe do”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
SPONSOR: ZIA GALLERY
BIO: The vast landscapes of New Mexico have been a creative influence throughout Robert’s life. He grew up working in his father’s machine shops – cutting, shaping and welding metal. Robert had a natural drawing talent. He pursued a BFA and has joined numerous art communities as he has moved around the country. In 2017 Robert returned to the enchanted land, to a tiny town on the Rio Grande, surrounded by mountains, incredible ever-changing skies with infinite views, and deep space star lit nights. He is represented by Artist Abbey Gallery and Zia Gallery in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. WEBSITE: robertemoore.com
TITLE: “What will Joe do”
TECHNIQUE: mixed media
SPONSOR: ZIA GALLERY
BIO: The vast landscapes of New Mexico have been a creative influence throughout Robert’s life. He grew up working in his father’s machine shops – cutting, shaping and welding metal. Robert had a natural drawing talent. He pursued a BFA and has joined numerous art communities as he has moved around the country. In 2017 Robert returned to the enchanted land, to a tiny town on the Rio Grande, surrounded by mountains, incredible ever-changing skies with infinite views, and deep space star lit nights. He is represented by Artist Abbey Gallery and Zia Gallery in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. WEBSITE: robertemoore.com
