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SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico is an annual juried exhibition, professional development and endowed cash awards program presented by Harwood Art Center in partnership with Albuquerque Art Business Association. IN TURN: Students/Interns/Artists is a special exhibition organized in complement.
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SUrFacE emerging artists of new mexico
& in TUrn students/interns/artists
SURFACE and IN TURN are presented by Harwood Art Center, a program of Escuela del Sol Montessori, in partnership with Albuquerque Art Business Association / ArtsCrawl.
COVER: Renee McKitterick, Untitled (Sponge) | ABOVE: Maria Ross, Swell !
SUrFacE emerging artists of new mexico
& in TUrn students/interns/artists
courtnee bennett adam billie molly bradbury katie carillo devon fox jane gordon laura green hilary heyl renee mckitterick katherine minott ben roe jr. maria ross david santiago justin yazzie jessica zekus
sarah dewey haley english tina yara-nieto
JUnE 2013
exhibition june 7 – 28 reception june 7, 6 – 8p
About harwood galleries & exhibitions
Harwood Art Center’s galleries are dedicated to providing exhibition, audience expansion and professional development opportunities to artists working in all media. Harwood Staff curate four exhibitions annually;
the remaining months are awarded to individuals and groups through a competitive application process.
For more information, please visit harwoodartcenter.org or email [email protected]
ABOVE: David Santiago, Red | RIGHT: Justin Yazzie, Humanities
SUrFacE emerging artists of new mexico
artist selection by joan fenicle, albuquerque art business association guruamrit khalsa, harwood art center julia mandeville, harwood art center jill riester, albuquerque art business association exhibition curated and program materials prepared by guruamrit khalsa, harwood art center julia mandeville, harwood art center artist submissions processed by stephanie reich, harwood art center / university of new mexico professional development workshop panelists andrew connors, curator of art, albuquerque museum of art and history fernando delgado, artist / photographer marjorie devon, director, tamarind institute viviette hunt, director, richard levy gallery grady jaynes, web consultant jivan lee, artist / painter libby lumpkin, professor of art history and criticism, university of new mexico bc nowlin, artist / painter gregory pleshaw, arts editor, the weekly alibi valerie tibbits, owner, weyrich gallery nancy zastudil, curator and consultant / the necessarian
SUrFacE SURFACE and IN TURN are presented by Harwood Art Center, a program of Escuela del Sol Montessori, in partnership with Albuquerque Art Business Association. For over 40 years, Escuela del Sol, an independent Montessori school, has nurtured creativity, independence and academic excellence. Harwood Art Center expands the school’s philosophy to serve a broad audience of youth and adults with a variety of programs, including art classes, studio rentals, gallery exhibitions and community outreach projects, as well as apprenticeship, teaching and professional development opportunities. Escuela and Harwood are dedicated to building a love of lifelong learning, creative expression and positive impact on our community and our world. harwood art center – escuela del sol board of directors maria garcia geer, president deborah chavez, treasurer elizabeth marcilla, secretary inga tomlinson, board – staff liaison fay abrams john barney samantha clark ann edenfield-sweet friedje vangils (ex-officio) harwood art center staff friedje vangils, executive director and head of school jennifer depaolo, community outreach coordinator don hebb, facilities manager guruamrit khalsa, director of administrative services chris loss, business manager julia mandeville, director of programs and community relations elizabeth marcilla, assistant head of school vashti moss, director of youth arts and education jessie rogers, director of communications lita sandoval, event coordinator … plus 30 amazing teachers and support staff and 75 teaching artists and apprentices!
& in TUrn students/interns/artists!!
emerging artists of new mexico!
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All of Harwood’s programming is inspired by our commitment to community. We are constantly impressed by the level of participation, investment and support our community gives back. The Board and Staff of Harwood wish to thank all of our members and friends, in particular: we are deeply thankful to !the FUNd at albuquerque community foundation!mccune charitable foundation!new mexico arts and national endowment for the arts!for their support of SURFACE: emerging artists of new mexico!!as well as to!marion & kathryn crissey!reggie gammon!for establishing our endowed awards for this program!!we offer special appreciation to!john maestas!roy johnson, sumner & dene gallery!
ProGraM ParTnEr Harwood Art Center is proud to present SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico in partnership with Albuquerque Art Business Association (AABA). Since 1990, on every Third Friday of the month, AABA has held ARTScrawl in different neighborhoods of the city. In 2005, AABA added First Friday ARTScrawl, a citywide event. Both ARTScrawl and First Friday are self-guided gallery tours with exhibit openings, artist receptions, demonstrations and special events. In addition to ARTScrawl, SURFACE and myriad other programs, AABA produces the annual Local Treasures each September, honoring outstanding local artists who also give back to the community.
ProGraM SUpporTErS
SUrFacE emerging artists of new mexico
SURFACE is an annual juried exhibition, professional development and endowed cash
awards program presented by Harwood Art Center, in partnership with Albuquerque Art
Business Association (AABA) / ArtsCrawl. In 2013, our first year, we received over 90
complete applications from around New Mexico, and we evaluated them based on
quality and cohesion of work, clarity of written statements, stated objectives and
description of practice. We selected 15 exceptionally talented, committed artists in
different states of emergence…
CourTnEE BEnnETT Albuquerque, NM
With education and experience in geology, medicine and art, Courtnee Bennett has a
unique background for an artist. She attained a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Planetary
Sciences with a minor in Art from Washington University in St. Louis. After completing
the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at Agnes Scott College, working as a
geologist for several years, and drawing on the side, Courtnee realized her true passion
is art. She received her Master of Fine Arts and Master of Art Education at the
University of Cincinnati in June 2009. She is currently teaching high school art in
Albuquerque.
The Artist’s Words: “In this fast-paced world, we rush through our routines, failing to
notice the small things that surround us every day. For this series, I slowed my pace
and focused my attention on the particulars of life. It is a retrospective of the details I
encountered daily, focusing on ‘the small stuff.’”
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adaM n. bILLIE Albuquerque, NM
Originally from Pueblo Pintado, NM, Adam Billie is
half Navajo. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of
Fine Art and Art History from The University of
New Mexico in Albuquerque. Previously, Adam
studied Indigenous Liberal Studies at The Institute
of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. His main
focus throughout his undergraduate studies has
been printmaking and ceramics, however he also
works in many other mediums.
The Artist’s Words: “Since the fall of 2012, my
work has focused on photographic interpretations
of the personal journey that has lead me to learn
and preserve an obscure way of life. In my work, I
address the discovery of my Navajo heritage and
culture, the clash of Western and Navajo cultures,
and the struggle to find a physical and spiritual balance within the world and myself.
By placing ordinary objects and layering them with my own distinctive stories, I strive
to connect modern thought with traditional perspective; this is an attempt to bring my
community’s past, present, and future into focus.”
MoLLy Bradbury Santa Fe, NM
Molly Bradbury is a video and sound artist working
in Santa Fe, NM. Bradbury has studied music
since childhood, and applies her knowledge of
sound to her video works today. Bradbury studied
Intermedia Art at Mills College with a focus on
electronic music composition. At Mills she had
numerous opportunities to create video works in
contexts of improvisational music performance,
modern dance performance and gallery installation.
Bradbury has recently completed Master of Fine
Arts in Studio Art from the University of New
Mexico with a concentration in Electronic Arts.
The Artist’s Words: “I make sound and video
works, though my medium is time. Manipulating
video footage and sound recordings I make, I am able to transform the ordinary into
the phenomenal. The experience of my videos allows the audience to let go of their daily
concerns and surrender to an experience of otherness. A comfortable dissonance.”!
kaTIE carILLo Rio Rancho, NM
Katie Carillo has lived in Albuquerque most of
her life. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Art
Studio and a Bachelor of Science in Biology
from University of New Mexico in 2012. Katie
presented a solo honors thesis exhibition at the
Boro Gallery in April 2012 and has participated
in local group shows at the Tortuga Gallery,
Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque, N4th Gallery, and
Silver Avenue Loft.
The Artist’s Words: “As an artist I am
interested in communicating the different ways
in which humans interact with and understand
the complexity of life. Growing up In New Mexico I developed a love for our local
ecology as well as a fascination for contrasting marine life. Although diverse, these
organisms have qualities that connect them. In nature, a species' form and
appearance has evolved because it is fundamental to its survival. Intrinsically beautiful
as well as functional, these patterns have inspired humans to create simplified and
idealized forms to increase the aesthetic value of objects. These larger paintings
highlight that oversimplification.”
dEVon FoX Las Vegas, NM
DeVon Fox lived most of her life in Oklahoma until
moving to Santa Fe and later Las Vegas, NM. Along
the way, DeVon received bachelor’s degrees in dental
hygiene and English/Film and is now studying
photography at Santa Fe Community College. In Las
Vegas, DeVon has participated in several group
shows associated with Las Vegas Arts Council,
Meadow City Camera Club, and Art Essentials, an art
supply store. Traveler's Cafe has shown her work
twice: a series of photos entitled "Rockabilly Babe"
and another: "American Doll." After graduation, she
plans to start a photography business.
The Artist’s Words: “My vision is to create images of myself, women, and men that
make me think and that comment on gender, femininity, feminism, and sexual identity.
I began taking self-portraits in 2012 after I learned about Francesca Woodman’s self-
portraiture. In the vein of her work, I continue doing this. It is said that artists make
self-portraits to claim their ‘being’ in the world. This is, in essence, why I photograph
– to affirm the feeling that flows through my body when I am creating art.”
JanE gordon Albuquerque, NM
Born and raised in
Minneapolis, Minnesota,
Jane moved to
Albuquerque in January
2010 to attend graduate
school at the University
of New Mexico. Coming
from the “land of 10,000
lakes” to the high desert
was a huge shift, and
provided as many
challenges as it did
inspirations. She loves
spending time outdoors,
cooking, eating, and
sharing delicious food,
and planning for her next
big adventure. Jane
considers her strong
work ethic one of the
most important facets of
her personality, but is
learning to honor resting
and relaxing as a
necessity for a fulfilling
and productive life.
The Artist’s Words: “Themes in my work revolve around survival in a time of social,
cultural, and environmental uncertainty. Process and labor are central to my practice,
the repetitive movements from working in multiples provide a flow state, bringing
some peace, relief from my anxieties about our species, planet, and the other
inhabitants we share it with. I enjoy the physical interaction of my body and pieces in
a landscape, and select spaces that are within the sphere of my everyday life but are
not extraordinary: hoping my work can provide a jolt of novelty in places that do not
regularly garner attention.”
LaUra grEEn Corrales, NM
Laura Green is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Fine
Arts in painting from the University of New Mexico in 1992 and had several shows in
Albuquerque galleries in the 1990’s (including AC2, Andaluz Gallery, and the Windows
Project). She was the pre-school and elementary art teacher at Montessori of the Rio
Grande for 7 years and continues to teach workshops and classes for children. In
2009 she earned a Master of Science in biology from the University of New Mexico
and has since worked as a research assistant. She lives with her husband and 6-year-
old daughter in Corrales, New Mexico.
The Artist’s Words: “The paintings are meant to function as decorative objects while
also describing a landscape. Embellishments like sequins, pom-poms, trim, and fake
flowers are woven into each environment and interact formally with the paint, helping to
resolve transitions and develop an illusionary and abstract space in what is really a
shallow relief built from appliqué and stuffing. I like the idea of using materials that are
associated with a kind of additive surface beauty to create something that is beautiful
in a more intrinsic way.”
hILary hEyL Albuquerque, NM
Hilary Heyl has been weaving contemporary tapestries
since 1999, when she enrolled in the El Rito Fiber Arts
Program in northern New Mexico. Taught Rio Grande
techniques by Karen Martinez of Chimayo and design,
color and natural dyes by Leslie King of El Rito, Hilary
then pursued a three year apprenticeship with Donna
Loraine Contractor in Albuquerque, from whom she
learned the application of ancient Greek mathematical
principles (such as the golden mean, the Fibonacci
sequence and root two rectangles). Her weavings
currently focus on symbols of the sacred feminine that
have presented themselves in her designs and studies.
The Artist’s Words: “Technically informed by Rio Grande technique and the
mathematics inherent in the beauty of Mother Nature, I am also inspired by a love of
color, meditation practice and abstract symbols. I weave to celebrate color, texture,
form and patterns, and how they can mirror essential hues of the beauty of being alive
as a woman. While the design process is very intentional and often mathematical, the
weaving process is usually very meditative. I strive to express my own true voice in
weaving, with a contemporary signature that speaks a universal language of beauty.”
rEnEE MckITTErIck Albuquerque, NM
Renee McKitterick is a native of Ohio
where she attended Ohio State
University and received her Bachelor of
Fine Arts in Ceramics in 2008. More
recently Renee received her Master of
Fine Arts from the University of New
Mexico. Moving to the southwest has
provided a new lens of inspiration for
Renee’s curiosities into sculptural landscapes, bodies and memory. Renee often works
in multiples and installation to investigate issues and create engaging environments for
the viewer.
The Artist’s Words: “I look at my work as a story. A never-ending narrative of moments
spanning issues of body and decay, to landscape and space. My art making practice
becomes the vehicle for my own understanding. I believe we each have a story to tell. It
starts with the long continuum of lineage we are hatched from and continues through
every moment we comprise to create our reality. My hand has memory. My hand tells a
story. Continuing my art making is a way to continue my investigation of the world and
to share what I see and how I see it with others.”
kaTHErInE MInoTT Tesuque, NM
Katherine Minott grew up in Massachusetts. She then attended Prescott College in
Arizona, earning a Master of Arts in English. Minott has been living in the American
West since 1991. Having instructed college students in writing for over a decade, she
is now far more interested in producing the photograph that is worth a 1000 words, and
bypassing language altogether. She lives in Tesuque, NM with her four-legged
companion Sage, and goes to bed at night thinking about pixels, grayscale, and the
synchronous Photo Gods who point towards the next great photo opp.
The Artist’s Words: “My abstract images reflect an infatuation with inanimate objects
long past their prime. Peeling paint, tattered cloth, and rust teach about transience and
impart 3 realities: nothing lasts, is finished, or is perfect. I celebrate these teachings in
photographs which embody the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in
imperfection and the natural cycle of growth/decay). My photographs honor these
teachers of transience whose classrooms are disguised as junkyards, abandoned
ranches, and hoarders’ backyards – scattered about the Southwest where the sun
works its magic. These abstractions originate from patinas on boxcars, 50-gallon
barrels and other magical talismans of old.”
bEn roE Jr. Albuquerque, NM
Ben Roe Jr. has lived and shown work
in group shows in New Mexico, New
Jersey and New York. Besides having
a piece in the Harwood Art Center's
6th Annual 12x12 Fundraiser, he also
had a piece in the 2012 New Mexico
Showcase at 516 Arts in
Albuquerque. Ben received a Bachelor
of Fine Arts in Painting from Indiana
University, Bloomington.
The Artist’s Words: “I collect and
appropriate images from popular
culture and anonymous old
photographs... snippets of text and
phrases that catch my ear... along with the memories and the nostalgia and all the
other detritus that I drag around with me... and I attempt to create a new narrative thru
juxtaposition, thru the working of the surface, thru the layering of paint... to re-form the
original intention of the image or the word into my own personal dialogue... and,
hopefully, the viewer will enjoy coming along for the ride!”
MarIa roSS Albuquerque, NM
Maria Ross graduated from Yale in
1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in
French. She went on to teach French
in New York and later worked as a
draftsperson in an architectural studio.
In 1990 she moved to New Mexico to
pursue her art career. She received
her Master of Fine Arts in painting
from University of New Mexico and
continues to explore different media in
her interpretations of form and space.
The Artist’s Words: “From painting to drawing to weaving wire, my work has stepped
off the wall and into space. What was once an emphasis on light has become a study
of space and shadow. I draw from my background in painting and architecture to
create organic structures. Though I work from an intuitive place, I am greatly influenced
by what I see: shapes, cloud formations, trees, branches, buds, the moon, the night
sky, cracks in the asphalt. These become figures as I walk, the windows, doors, walls,
and metal dumpsters that move in rhythm.”
JUSTIn yaZZIE Albuquerque, NM
Justin Yazzie is a 25 year old artist who was born and raised in Albuquerque. He is a
graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture &
Planning. Drawing has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He has
always been encouraged to use his talents to the best of his ability by those close to
him, and he hopes to awe and inspire those who see his work.
The Artist’s Words: “While beginning to establish myself as an artist I have been
experimenting with new materials and methods. In this pursuit I am striving for different
and better works. Taking inspiration from all over the place, I am working to create
my niche.”
daVId SanTIago Albuquerque, NM
David Santiago is a 23-year-old
native of Albuquerque. He
graduated from the University of
New Mexico in 2012 with
a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture.
David’s love of art was ignited
during his tenure in college, when
he was introduced to one of the basic components of his art, charcoal. With the
discovery of charcoal, David has continued exploring his artwork with the addition of
pastels, oils, acrylics, watercolor, and blush – all of which are portrayed on handmade
wooden panels. David’s passion within the realm of female portraiture and the female
figure has been inspired by Southwestern culture.
The Artist’s Words: “I've always been fascinated that body language suggests more
emotion and feeling than verbal language. As a female portrait and female figure artist, I
attempt to capture different emotions through subtle cues in facial features and body
positioning. Charcoal has always been considered a traditional medium for rough figure
drawing, which is why I find it much more challenging and enjoyable trying to keep the
overall piece as crisp and clean as possible.”
JESSIca ZEkUS Albuquerque, NM
Jessica Zekus was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She earned a Bachelor of Arts
in Fine Arts and Psychology from Alfred University in Alfred, New York in 2007 and a
Master of Arts in Studio Art from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania the
following year. In 2012, she completed a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from the
University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. For two years she has also had the
opportunity to teach an undergraduate, introductory ceramics studio course at Notre
Dame. Jessica found her way back to the southwest and currently lives with her
husband in Albuquerque.
The Artist’s Words: “My work acknowledges the inherent complexities of childhood
and activates our own bittersweet memories of it. Not all childhood memories are filled
with ‘lollipops and lullabies.’ Our memories have an amazing capacity to recall the
moments in our lives when we were the most emotionally affected. Some of these
moments we cherish, while others we would rather forget. Raw clay, like children,
contains seeds of potential and, yet, both by nature are vulnerable. My work celebrates
the fragility of clay and the coiling process. It is my goal to preserve this hand-crafted
method as well as question our childhood memories.”
IN TURN is a special exhibition celebrating the commitment, talent and vision of Sarah
Dewey, Haley English and Tina Yara-Nieto – current participants in the Harwood Art
Center Internship Program. We are pleased to offer these young artists an opportunity
to share their work with the world, especially in complement to our first annual
SURFACE: Emerging Artists of New Mexico. It’s been our privilege to work with these
three multitalented students/interns/artists. We look forward to continued
collaborations and to observing the beautiful futures they each have ahead of them.
The Artists’ Words: “We are students at the University of New Mexico who connected
through the internship program at the Harwood Art Center. Harwood has opened our
eyes to the expansive Albuquerque art community. This exhibition is a way to further
immerse ourselves in the wonderfully dynamic community we’ve all become a part of.
Our artistic journeys have taken us on paths to self discovery; we are exploring our
identities and the objects, people, places within our lives. Through diverse media and
narrative, we hope to convey who we are.”
In TUrn students/interns/art ists self discovery through storytelling
SaraH DEwEy Albuquerque, NM
Sarah Dewey grew up in the South
Valley of Albuquerque and is
currently pursuing her Bachelor of
Fine Arts at the University of New
Mexico. She has been artistic
throughout her life but for the past
three years has focused primarily on
printmaking. In her work she
explores memories with the use of
personal symbolic imagery. The
technical aspect of printmaking is
cathartic and creates an experience
of emotional processing. The
sensuality of printmaking is
particularly important: the smells, the impression on the paper, the sound of a roller
against a slab of ink, and so on. In a way, printmaking allows her to materialize
intangible thoughts.
haLEy GrEEnFEaThEr EnGLiSh Albuquerque, NM
Haley Greenfeather English was
born and raised in the magical land
of New Mexico. She teaches
alongside her mentor Vashti Moss
in Escuela Del Sol’s elementary art
program. Haley’s biggest
inspiration as an artist is her father.
He has always encouraged her to
create art and reminds her that,
“Art should reach out and grab you
by the ass!” This philosophical
insight has taught Haley to never
stop being creative and to never take your art or life too seriously. Haley attended the
Oxbow Art School in Napa, California for a semester and now attends the University
of New Mexico. She plans to travel along the west coast in the fall. Her goal is to
end up in Portland, Oregon and attend Pacific Northwest College of the Arts where
she will study illustration.
Tina yara-nieTo Albuquerque, NM
Tina Yara-Nieto was born in
Downtown Albuquerque in 1991.
She is a student at UNM where
she studies Psychology and Studio
Art. One of Tina’s goals is to
become an art therapist. Her
interest stemmed from being
diagnosed with a chronic illness
that potentially threatened her
eyesight at a young age. She
promised herself that regardless of
the outcome, she would never lose
sight of her creativity. As part of
UNM’s Arts-in-Medicine program,
Tina is traveling to Cape Town, South Africa this July to conduct art workshops for
terminally ill patients.
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ABOVE: Jessica Zekus, Swimmer