Artists on Santa Fe presents The Colors of Spring exhibition on view April 4 to April 27, 2025. The vibrant colors of the new season are reflected in new artworks by the entire roster of extraordinary gallery artists including Leigh Cabell, Lisa Calzavara, Connie Christensen, Macy Dorf, Pat Finley, James Garnett, Kris Iltis, Terise Harringon Phillips, Jon Koenigsberg, Lamecia Landrum, Michelle Lunquist, Teresa Preston, and Bev Thomas. The public is invited to view the show during regular business hours and during the First Friday Artwalk on April 4, 5-9 pm and the Artist Reception on Third Friday April 18, 5-8 pm.
The artists have been busily creating new works in multiple styles and techniques. Each artwork is imbued with the distinctive talent, style and personality of the artist and is be a wonderful way to freshen up a home or personal look for the season.
Clay Artists
Connie Christensen throws clay on a wheel to create graceful functional pottery. Macy Dorf also specializes in functional pottery in additional to building large abstract sculptures that are inspired by the geology and mythology of the canyon lands of the southwest. James Garnett’s functional and sculptural clay pieces, have a contemporary Asian aesthetic that is quiet and unassuming yet still makes a statement.
Painters
Lisa Calzavara paints landscapes, focusing on high contrast and interesting light structures to develop compositions with movement. Pat Finley uses resin to create flowing abstract works in dynamic colors. Kris Iltis believes the most delicious way to embrace this life is to paint it, and so she explores shapes, light, color and movement as she experiences it. Jon Koenigsberg’s paintings are created in the moment and are not intended to convey any sort of message, although he hopes it gives you a sense of wonder and makes you happy. Bev Thomas paints woodlands, waterways and mountains to encourage others to experience the colors, changing forms and the simplicity of it all.
Jewelry Artist
Teresa Preston’s jewelry pieces are contemporary interpretation of objects and icons that reflect the beliefs and customs of indigenous people throughout the world, using warm, earth toned stones and metal.
Fiber Artists
Terise Harringon Phillips works in fiber art, where strict patterns merge with organic growth, and every stitch is a testament to the ebb and flow of creativity.
Mixed-Media
Leigh Cabell expertly collages together discarded material to create beautiful landscape art. Lamecia Landrum hopes that viewers will find little secrets or meanings for themselves in her delightful figurative sculptures. Michelle Lunquist’s creative process involves using a variety of mediums such as paint, collage, and stitching, experimenting with different materials and techniques and allowing the artwork to take on a life of its own.
Artists on Santa Fe Gallery at 747 Santa Fe Drive showcases the work of member artists ranging from sculptors and painters to printmakers and jewelers. Regular hours are Mondays and Thursdays 11 am to 3 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm and Sundays, Noon to 4 pm.
Banner Image by Kris Iltis “Springtime Chamisa”