Matrix Fine Art: Image New Mexico 2015 Opening Reception at Matrix Fine Art

Enjoying the Image New Mexico 2015 exhibition

On July 3, Matrix Fine Art was proud to host a First Friday opening reception for the Image New Mexico, 2015 exhibition, an annual photography event.

This popular annual event always draws a great crowd!

IMAGE New Mexico2015 is a juried photography exhibition organized by Tim Anderson and Patrick Berrett.

More than 50 photographers from all over the U.S sent in over 200 images for our jurors. A point system was used which resulted in a fair, yet still very competitive selection process. Since its inception in 2010, this juried show consistently has attracted prominent photographers and featured outstanding images covering a wide variety of subject matters. This year’s show is no exception with images ranging from organic subject matters to majestic landscapes, figurative pieces which seem to focus on cowboys this year, the contrast between the natural landscape and human-made structures, and our fascination with old cars. Two years ago the show was opened to photographers from outside New Mexico although the images had to be taken in New Mexico. This changed the flavor of the show, but it also enriched it. Now we are seeing more images about New Mexico where before we saw more work by New Mexico photographers that made every effort to produce work that looked less regional.

The Matrix Fine Art has enjoyed hosting the Image New Mexico exhibitions for several years now--and sadly 2015 marks the final installment. Pat Barrett and Tim Anderson are retiring the exhibition. We want to thank both Pat and Tim for all the hard work they have done for photographers in the past several years.

They are still hard at work lining up the 1x15 (1 Model, 15 Photographers) in December, opening here at Matrix Fine Art.

We had a great crowd and an excellent turnout and we thank you for supporting this legendary local event!

The photo lineup included rich monochrome pieces...

...and luscious, full-color entries!

Artists grappled with what it means to capture the image of New Mexico

Viewers contemplate works closely

The photographers:Donna Ahrend, Lance Bollinger, Susan Brandt Graham, Steven Bundy, Mike Dooley, Robert Esposito, Robert Fugate, Hal Gage, Luke Graham, Tyler Green, David Hanson, Kenneth Ingham, Helen Johnson, Michael Keel, Marie Maher, Nathan McCreery, Carol Morgan-Eagle, Kim Reiten, Dan Shaffer, Mike Smith, Kimber Wallwork-Heinem and Cliff Wood.

The jurors:
Tim Anderson: Publisher, Red Dog News, Shadow & Light Magazine. Photographer.
Regina Held: Founder and director, Matrix Fine Art & New Grounds Gallery
Ann Pallesen: Gallery Director of the Photographic Center NW, a position she has held since 1996. She has created over 250 exhibitions with emerging and renowned artists. Ann has served as a juror for several exhibitions and competitions outside of Photo Center NW. She offers independent consultation to photographers who are editing their work and preparing for exhibitions.

Viewers also voted in real time for their favorite pieces during the opening. Winners received excellent prizes (and fame!)--though we agree all the works are fabulous.

The winners: