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| Once agan Matrix Fine Art was votes the number one gallery in the city by Albuquerque's Local IQ Smart List! We opened the show Penumbra on the first Friday. It was currated by local artist Archer Dourghety and showcases fantastic work by pop-surrelists from across the country and internationally. |
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| A video of the show made by friends of Archer can be viewed by clicking the link below. PENUMBRA |
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| Last Friday Matrix Fine Art celebrated the opening of the photography show 1X15 during the Nob Hill Shop and Stroll. 15 different photographers took a variety of images of one model, Nyika Allen. |
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| Photographer Tim Anderson stands in Matrix and jokingly gives me a hard time! |
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| There was a great crowd that evening who were very excited to see the wonderful photos on display! |
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| Tim discusses one of his images with a guest. |
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| Director Regina Held stands in Matrix with one of the photographers. |
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| Model Nyika Allen (in pink) visits with guests. |
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| Photographer Tony Giancola and Tim Anderson. |
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| Be sure not to miss out on all the fun and art and join us for the next First Friday! |
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| Former intern and now New Grounds artist Ryan Harris came to see the show with his lovely girlfriend Taylor. |
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| Gallery Assistant Tanya Landin Smiles with Matrix and New Grounds artist Phil Peterson. |
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| New Grounds artist Jaqui Lewnes and Tayna stand and smile for the camera in front of a piece by Marilyn Dillard. |
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| Jaqui and our always fabulous Director Regina Held pose in front of work by Raul Dorn in Matrix. |
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| Artists Raul Dorn and Marilyn Dillard. |
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| New Grounds artist Pamela Wesolek prepares for the evening demonstration. |
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| Do not forget to drop by and see us on the next First Friday! |
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| Director Regina Held stands next to gallery assitant Tanya Landin in front of paintings by Laura Wacha in Matrix. |
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| Artist Adabel Allen greets guests as they arrive at the gallery to view her show. |
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| Laura Wacha not only paints but makes amusing mixed media sculptures. |
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| Laura Wacha stands in Matrix speaking with guests. |
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To see video of Adabel's demo click the links below.
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| Adabel greets a close friend at her show. |
Dillard is small in stature yet uses canvases larger than her to as small as an 8 x 10" painting. Her newest pieces are inspired by the natural landscape, especially the visual qualities of rock, soil, and vegetation in its many variations. The work does not include reproductions of the landscape or a specific place but rather represents the essence of the landscape.
Many people came out to see this lovely exhibition. The work is
a beauty of contrast, textured imperfections, and emotions that Dillard expresses through her abstract paintings.
Another artist, Matthew Lutz came to the opening. Leo Neufeld also came to see his wall in honor of being announced a Local Treasure in Albuquerque! It is always a joy to see the Matrix artists. They are usually busy working away in their studios and doing their daily life things that we don't get to visit often.
Matthew Lutz
Leo Neufeld
Marilyn Dillard has been with Matrix since it first opened. It is a delight to see her work evolve.
And here is the crew that helps make this gallery a success!
(From left to right: Kristen Gentry- Intern, Meredith Chapman- Intern, Regina Held, Director, Tanya Landin- Assistant, Pamela DiMauro- Assistant)
Thanks Jeff Simpson for the photographs!!
