“Modern Natives”By Kim Russo A woman at an exhibition of Norman Akers’ paintings told him that his work wasn’t Indian enough. “I’ve never been on a buffalo hunt, what do you want?” he remembers replying. His curt response points to the complicated question of what makes something authentically Native, a question that can make us … Read more
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art presents its annual Contemporary Indian Market Exhibition, Without Limits from August 15 – September 13, 2008. Opening reception is Friday, August 22, 5-7pm. Without Limits showcases the work of eleven Native artists who challenge preconceptions about Native art and identity whether seen through their own personal lens or through the lens … Read more
Irene Kung, Project 06/03 July 18 – August 9, 2008 Opening reception, Friday, July 18th from 5-7pm Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art announces a major exhibition of new works by European photographer Irene Kung from July 18 – August 9 titled Project 06/03. The opening reception is Friday, July 18 from 5 to 7pm. Project 06/03 consists … Read more
Albuquerque Journal Venue North Friday, June 20, 2008Familiar ApproachBy Hollis Walker Of the Journal The current exhibit at Chiaroscuro features three contemporary women artists who are kin by more than blood. But for starters, Nora Naranjo-Morse is the mother of Eliza Naranjo-Morse and great-aunt of Rose B. Simpson. The latter also is the daughter … Read more
Gallery Update: 6/19/08 In the last few weeks Chiaroscuro has received a substantial amount of new inventory as the yearly cycle brings us to the top of our 2008 season from July – October. We have added, or in the process of photographing and adding, many new works to the website. Chiaroscuro presents two curated … Read more
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art announces two solo shows running concurrently June 13 – July 12, 2008. Trio: Nora Naranjo-Morse, Rose B. Simpson, Eliza Naranjo-Morse and Light Sculpture: Pasha Rafat. The opening reception for both exhibitions is Friday, June 13 from 5 to 7pm. Trio: Nora Naranjo-Morse, Rose B. Simpson, and Eliza Naranjo-Morse“Trio” is an opportunity to explore … Read more
Michael Abatemarco * Pasatiempo/The Santa Fe New Mexican * 5/9/2008 This just in from the invisible place In an unusual process that has an affinity with photography, Jay Tracy creates abstractions that represent what he calls “nonretinal realities.” Like someone taking snapshots of things the eyes cannot perceive, he treats us to a view of places within … Read more
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art announces two solo shows running concurrently May 9 – June 7, 2008, Seth Anderson’s, Line Paintings 2008 and Jay Tracy’s, Fugitive Form: Thermogenic Drawings & Mixed Media Paintings, with the opening reception Friday, May 9 from 5 to 7pm. Seth Anderson, Line Paintings 2008: Seth Anderson’s Line Paintings 2008 expands in new directions … Read more
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art announces Jay Tracy’s, Fugitive Form: Thermogenic Drawings & Mixed Media Paintings running May 9 – June 7, 2008, with the opening reception Friday, May 9 from 5 to 7pm. Chemical reactions; heat and light on paper; the visible marks the invisible; the bound and the unbound. Jay Tracy has been exploring the … Read more
Chiaroscuro Contemporary Art announces Seth Anderson’s Line Paintings 2008 running May 9 – June 7, 2008, with the opening reception Friday, May 9 from 5 to 7pm. Seth Anderson’s Line Paintings 2008 expands in new directions from his previous Line Painting series which has evolved since 2005. This new chapter continues to focus on personal identity … Read more
