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Proving today that painting may be applied to
many different artforms: canvas, ceramics, jewelry
and silk! This beautiful original work is all created
right here in New Mexico.
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Sandy Hopper
Self-taught artist Sandy Hopper grew up in El Paso,
Texas, and has lived in the Southwest most of her
life. She has worked in various different artistic media
over the years, originally painting in oils, but allergies
to that medium led to her transition to working with
silk, for which she uses dyes. Living and working
in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, Sandy
creates "wearable
art", such as this gorgeous hand-painted silk scarf,
kimonos and framed pieces, the making of which
involves a lengthy process of stretching, washing and
painting.
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Becky Dickens
The work of Becky Dickens is inspired by the
landscapes of the Southwest, including that of her
current home in La Cienega; many of her pieces are
based on photos that she has taken in northern New
Mexico. This wonderful retablo pin has a
small
landscape painting of Tierra Amarilla set within it. As
she says, "I
enjoy using color and the fluidity of paint is a nice
contrast to working with metal. Many of the
landscapes are based on the numerous photos I
have taken of our beautiful landscapes and scenery."
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Magda Bowen
 Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, painter
Magda Bowen
moved to the United States at the age of 15 and
subsequently earned an applied science degree in
commercial art. Her artwork is informed by the colors
and energy of her homeland, as well as her
influences, such as Paul Gauguin, Diego Rivera,
Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo. Now living in
Albuquerque, Magda's work, such as this acrylic on
canvas entitled Missing
Heaven presents a
truly unique and dynamic vision. Magda published in
Chicano Art for Our Millenium in 2004 and in
Triumph of Our Communities in 2005.
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Andrea Ponzini |
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If you hand someone a bowl made by Andrea Ponzini,
watch their reaction. In many cases the recipient will
hold the bowl in both hands, enjoying the feel of a
well-made ceramic bowl painted with festive
designs. But then, they will begin to see the
incredible attention to detail on the inside, which may
include intricate depictions of lovely wildflowers, fruits
or vegetables. For designs such as this
floral bowl, Rio
Rancho resident Ponzini says, "I am
inspired by beauty and I like to use color. I am
inspired
by what nature shows us, the land, the way the earth
moves and colors in nature that are so rich." As is
obvious from
her pottery, that the designs of flowers, fruits and
veggies are an inspiration as well.
In addition to being a potter (since the age of 12),
Andrea is a painter, like her mother. She finds a
wonderful balance in creating pottery and painting,
which allows her to create art full-time. "I decided I
would like to be able to work this way for my living. In
the process of creating art, painting can have its down
time, and pottery can keep you going."
See More Pottery by Andrea
Ponzini
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