M Á S C A R A S
(masked/unmasked)
(masked/unmasked)
Mask:
A manner or expression that hides
one's true character or feelings; a pretense.
A manner or expression that hides
one's true character or feelings; a pretense.
Darlene Olivia McElroy:
Darlene is a contemporary artist whose focus is narrative art. An author and educator of international renown, Darlene was born and raised in California and is descended from an old New Mexico family of artists and storytellers. She has been deeply influenced by the summers she spent growing up on her family's ranch in Santa Fe, where the rich tapestry of Hispanic life filled her brightly colored days and magical nights.
Darlene approaches a painting like a puzzle waiting to be solved, shifting the puzzle pieces until they resonate, giving new meaning to the elements through their juxtaposition. For the viewer, the experience is like reading Turkish coffee grounds – as one looks at the surface, a story is revealed through painted texture, color, and imagery. To express her vision, Darlene works with a variety of media, including acrylics, collages, paint skins, and image transfers. She draws on her multicultural DNA and extensive travels to create and inform her narratives.
Darlene is a contemporary artist whose focus is narrative art. An author and educator of international renown, Darlene was born and raised in California and is descended from an old New Mexico family of artists and storytellers. She has been deeply influenced by the summers she spent growing up on her family's ranch in Santa Fe, where the rich tapestry of Hispanic life filled her brightly colored days and magical nights.
Darlene approaches a painting like a puzzle waiting to be solved, shifting the puzzle pieces until they resonate, giving new meaning to the elements through their juxtaposition. For the viewer, the experience is like reading Turkish coffee grounds – as one looks at the surface, a story is revealed through painted texture, color, and imagery. To express her vision, Darlene works with a variety of media, including acrylics, collages, paint skins, and image transfers. She draws on her multicultural DNA and extensive travels to create and inform her narratives.
Paul White:
Paul White, a fused glass artist, is known for his colorful masks that have been shown in numerous galleries in New Mexico and nationally. His finished pieces, with multiple layers of dichroic glass and blended, ever-changing colors, reflects the artist's journey of discovery and meaning.
In addition to working in fused and blown glass since 1972, Paul has taught glass fusing at the Visiting Artist Program at numerous Santa Fe elementary schools.
Among other pursuits, Paul organizes three meetup groups: Art Santa Fe, Santa Fe Poetry and Prose, and Vagabonding Meetup.
Paul's work can be seen at Rio Bravo Gallery in Truth or Consequences, NM.
Paul White, a fused glass artist, is known for his colorful masks that have been shown in numerous galleries in New Mexico and nationally. His finished pieces, with multiple layers of dichroic glass and blended, ever-changing colors, reflects the artist's journey of discovery and meaning.
In addition to working in fused and blown glass since 1972, Paul has taught glass fusing at the Visiting Artist Program at numerous Santa Fe elementary schools.
Among other pursuits, Paul organizes three meetup groups: Art Santa Fe, Santa Fe Poetry and Prose, and Vagabonding Meetup.
Paul's work can be seen at Rio Bravo Gallery in Truth or Consequences, NM.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXHIBITION PLEASE CONTACT
Eduardo Alicea, Gallery Owner - Director
Phone: 1.575.894.0572 Email: riobravofa@gmail.com
Eduardo Alicea, Gallery Owner - Director
Phone: 1.575.894.0572 Email: riobravofa@gmail.com
