Deb Snider: Mandalas and fans, enjoying both the symmetry and meditative aspects of round, repetitive motifs. These designs are present in numerous cultures; my influences are from Buddhist and Celtic earth-based paths. My artwork takes the form of art quilts, drawings, and mixed-media collages. The Silver City Art Association exemplifies the artistic community spirit of our town and offers many creative opportunities to its members. It is a non-profit organization of galleries, studios, independent artists, and patrons and friends celebrating and supporting visual arts in Silver City, NM through regular meetings, promotion, events, education, and outreach.
The Annual Fiercely Independent Exhibit is the hallmark event of the members who call themselves Independent. A selection of work by 27 Independent Artists will be presented in this exhibition at Light Art Space Gallery, located at 209 West Broadway, in Silver City, New Mexico. Regular gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday, 11-5pm, and Sunday, 10-2. And by appointment at (520) 240-7075.
Beginning Thursday, November 9, during regular gallery hours, 11 to 5:00, this exhibit is open to the public. On Friday, November 10 we will hold an opening celebration from 5 to 7 pm, with refreshments and live music. Meet the artists. Experience a variety of art: clay work, paintings in diverse media, photography, montage, assemblage, sculpture, digital, and fiber works.
Kathleen Koopman : . Found objects, mixed media assemblages: rust, fiber, ephemera; forgotten memories and dreams collide, stories outside of place and time. Little sailboats suspended in the seas of space. Represented by LightArtSpaceThe show runs until Sunday, November 26, 10-2.
The SCAA is dedicated to creating a rich and vibrant art scene. We celebrate and support diverse visual arts in our historic town of Silver City and throughout Grant County. We invite you to experience the Silver City Art Association affordable original art, arts events and fiestas, gallery walks in this friendly, lively town.
Myron Weckworth: Gourds grown by artist and decorated with artist oil paints, and southwest ornaments. Myron’s work is available at Made in Silver City
For more information about the Independent Artists Exhibit, contact Kathleen Koopman at artistsguesthouse@gmail.com
More images available on the SCAA Independent Artists page, https://www.silvercityart.com/independent-artists
Kit West, Printmaking: Prints usually have a mystical or mythical element. There are also prints of animals that have mythical associations. Sometimes the prints also include poems. Other times they have a watercolor background or prismacolor foreground.