Sara D’Alessandro’s sculpture and Frank McCulloch’s paintings are a perfect marriage!

Frank and Patsi

This was another lovely reception at Matrix Fine Art. Frank McCulloch’ new landscapes are vibrant and energetic; there seems to be now slowing down for Albuquerque’s favorite octogenarian. As a special treat we are also displaying some of Frank’s older and more abstract lithographs.


Sara and her work

D’Alessandro surpassed herself with this body of work. These pieces are elegant, abstract, and yet retain some of the quirkiness we have come to expect of there work.





Sun Transit Dancers

This was a fun evenings with a lot of surprise visitors such as Russell Hamilton and his wife.



Frank and Russell




Frank and the Kalishmans

Thanks to all of you who came to the reception. If you missed it, the show has been extended through December 3. www.matrixfineart.com.

This blog was written and submitted by Matrix director Regina Held and gallery assistant Tanya Landin

Regina and Tanya

Images by Jeff Simpson.

Katrina Lasko's "Don't Look" Opening Night Recap

Katrina Lasko’s opening night went great! Here is a picture of her posing with “Icarus”. Many people commented on the lovely blue she used in this piece. Katrina also made it into Santa Fe’s THE Magazine, May Issue, discussing this body of work. Check it out!

Katrina’s show titled “Don’t Look” created many discussions about the pieces and why she made them. Katrina said, “This body of paintings and sculptures is about hiding, turning a blind eye, and running from the terrors and sadness that I see in the world today.” She also informed us that all the ears in her paintings were red to draw the attention to listening, or not.

Many people came to the opening and Regina is seen posing for the camera many times tonight!

Regina and Katrina Regina and Tanya

Robert, Regina, and Tom

Thanks to Steve Cuomo for bringing his Buzz Network of art lovers to the gallery tonight.

Steve Cuomo

We had many artists turn up for the event, and Laura Wacha even made a surprise appearance! Marilyn Dillard was busy greeting guests.

Laura Wacha Marilyn Dillard

The night was great and thanks to everyone who made it out! The show runs until Saturday May 30th, so come and see it before the show is over!

Don’t Look – Paintings and Sculpture by Katrina Lasko

Balance Hurt

30 x 24" 48 x 36 x 12"

Oil on Canvas plaster, branches and paint, app

Lasko’s newest figurative paintings and sculptures are emotionally charged, beautifully crafted, and very personal. They address our tendency to practice disengagement and our general feeling of helplessness when confronted with today’s terror and sadness filled world.


Exhibition dates: May 1 - 30
(Early Bird Preview: April 28 – May 1)

First Friday Artscrawl Reception: May 1, 5 – 8:00 PM

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday 9 – 6, Tuesday 10 - 4; Closed Monday

Contact person: Regina Held, 268-8952
Cost of event: Free

Location: 3812 Central Ave. SE - 2.5 blocks east of Carlisle between Solano and Aliso, next to New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery.


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August Show: Reflections - Sculpture and Mixed Media Work by John Garrett

John Garrett is one of Albuquerque’s most talented sculptors and mixed media artists. He is especially noted for his mobiles, exclusively available at the Albuquerque Museum gift shop. His newest collection of work invokes remembrance. These layered wall pieces are composed of images and objects, found, collected and hand-made, with multiple meanings both specific and ambiguous. True to the title, these pieces use shiny and reflective materials!


Exhibition dates: August 1 - 30
(Early Bird Preview: July 29 – August 1)

First Friday Artscrawl Reception: August 1, 5 – 8:00 PM

Gallery hours: Tuesday 10 - 4, Wednesday - Sunday, 9 - 6

John Garrett, Trap; wood, metal, fiber, paper, 30 x 18 x 3, 2007