Studio paintings, 2024–2026. Images of Water, Place-Making, and the Arrow of Time.
100 Views of the Dragonfly Trail, to be installed in 2027 as part of the permanent collection of Western New Mexico University. The 10x40 foot project has become the focus for redefining WNMU's class on Creativity. Begun during the shut-down period of COVID-19 epidemic, these 100 16"x16" paintings depict scenes from past, present, and future along a 3.1 mile trail loop outside of Silver City, New Mexico. The trail leads through dry uplands, along Twin Sisters Creek, and past ancient petroglyphs. This mini heroes-journey, along a trail maintained by the National Forest Service, is emblematic of rural resilience as it provides easy access to the outdoors, history, geological wonders and community. It serves as an on-going resource for well-being available to all. An proposed installation view is seen below along with selected images from the series.
Time, a 4'x10' oil on canvas, contemplates the beginning of the Rio Grande rift valley which runs virtually the entire length of New Mexico. The painting is now part of the permanent collection of the Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque. The placement was made possible through the Art in Public Places Program of New Mexico. Time can be viewed in the Louis E. Saavedra Administration Building.
Time. oil on canvas, 2021. 48x120"
Collection of Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque.