What a summer!  Well, here goes…

Light Art Space will be reopening on August 13th.
Hours will be: Thursday- Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. In order to provide a safe viewing experience, we are strictly following all New Mexico state guidelines.
Specifically,  guests are asked to sign a log, wear a mask, and stay 6 feet apart. Out of state visitors are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days when entering the state.

The Gallery is full of great work!  The COVID -19 exhibition, featuring the work of 51 local artists, is visually diverse and exciting.  I am so impressed with all of the Silver City artists.  Plus, the 9 artists LAS represents have new on view. both exhibitions are on view through October 3rd.

I am pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition “Facing Forward”, a juried exhibition of handmade prints (including photographic processes) created by women of color.  During this time of unrest and uncertainty, this exhibition seeks to present works by women of color that speak to the future in challenging and inspiring ways.
Deadline to Submit is September 6th. Here is a link to the prospectus.
https://lightartspace.com/call-for-work-facing-forward/

Lorraine Gala Lewis

LAS was thrilled to participate in the “Clay Reimagined” 2020 Demo Walk as part of the Silver City Clay Festival last month.  We were honored to host Lorraine Gala Lewis from Laguna Pueblo. Lorraine demonstrated her hand building and painting techniques.  Also on view was the “Community Art Installation” by Joao Galera.

“Community Art Installation” by Joao Galera

Karen’s recent happening:

Wild and Scenic Art, Leyba Ingalls Arts, Silver City, New Mexico. July 18 – August 22.
Three of my recent Photopolymer Gravures from the Solitude Series are on display.

Punching Marshmallows, New Grounds Remarque, Albuquerque, New Mexico. July 10 – August 29.
Three of my recent Photopolymer Gravures from the Solitude Series are on display.
I will be giving a Zoom artist talk Friday, August 14th at 5 pm.
https://www.remarqueprintshop.com/

The Portfolios 2020, Lightbox, Astoria, Oregon.  August 8 – September 8.
Four of my recent Photopolymer Gravures from the Solitude Series are on display.
http://lightbox-photographic.com/shows/

And I am pleased to be a juror, along with Diana H. Bloomfield and Jim Fitzgerald, for the Altered Reality exhibition at Lightbox Gallery in Astoria, Oregon.
The submission deadline is August 10th – submit now!
http://lightbox-photographic.com/call-for-entries/altered_reality

Solitude Series, Photopolymer Gravures

We now have shade and sculpture in the garden
and are ready to host private events!

Flash and I hope all of you are staying safe and sane…

Crescent Lake, August 2020
ok, it is true he would rather be on land…

It saddens me to report that beloved
Eric Renner died in Las Cruces, NM on April 9th after a short illness
A tribute to Eric will be forthcoming

Light Art Space is giving thanks for your friendship, love, support, and community

Here are some new happenings at Light Art Space…

During our almost 4 weeks of closure,
I have been working on ways to keep the gallery art active and available to you, our community.
Here are links to new videos of the gallery and some of LAS artists:

Provocation of Place exhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ujFdnlKjA
Carmen Ruiz and her work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msAYrEeHV2Q
Joel Armstrong installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X33rkyK3ZkI
Mimi Calise Peterson in her studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK8JeEHTSJk
Art Peterson in his studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaytL8AR6PY

More videos to come!  You can visit Karen Hymer on Utube to find future videos

Many of you have asked how you can support me and Light Art Space during this difficult time. Here are a few ways:

1. If you have extra time on your hand, google lightartspace.com and add a review of the gallery to the google business page.
2. Purchase a LAS egift card to use in the future or give as a gift: https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/ai6kE9CDcpZbeatf/landing?source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0Q9A-q5eO9HFB8dTx266X_7WRLYSTWk9c1kbpNL__nrQ6nitgMgXi-O0g
3. Donate to the Gofundme campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/light-art-space-reopening-fund
4. Visit lightartspace.com and check out the new Artist tab where work by each of the LAS artists is featured. It is still a work in progress but please take a look: https://lightartspace.com/artists/  Enjoy the art and if something strikes your fancy contact me and we can make safe arrangements to deliver the piece to you.

I do plan to reopen as soon as the State of New Mexico determines it is safe.
I am dreaming of and scheming for upcoming exhibitions and workshops.
I also have been making some new images – see the end of this post for a few examples.

To those who left of us this week I say:
Thank you, Helen (Nana), for loving my son
Thank you, Eric for a lifetime devoted to Pinhole Photography
Thank you, John Prine for the stories. I hope you are kissing that girl on the tilt – a whirl…

Please stay safe and keep in touch.
Karen and Flash

All images are unique photopolymer gravure etchings,  4″ x 4″ (square black and white images) or 7″ x 8″.
New series about finding beauty in the land by looking closely. $70 per image.

Join us on March 14th, 5 – 7 pm, to celebrate two new exhibitions. The North Gallery features the juried exhibition “Provocation of Place”, presenting images by 36 artists all members of PaperWorks, a Tucson based art group. “It’s Time to Address’er Drawers”, an interaction wire based installation by Joel Armstrong occupies the Flash Gallery.  Three workshops take place Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th. Read on for more details…

Exhibitions

“It’s Time to Address’er Drawers”
An Interactive wire based installation by Joel Armstrong

 Joel states “It’s Time to Address’er Drawers was first conceived after my mother passed away. When cleaning out the house, we discovered in her chest of drawers a stack of sealed envelopes, some addressed and others not. Inside were her journals that documented various disappointments in her life (including me!). Most importantly, they revealed the tumultuous and abusive relationship between my parents.”

March 13 – April 19^th
Reception March 14^th, 5 -7 pm

Provocation of Place:  A Juried Group Exhibition by members of Tucson based PaperWorks

March 13th – April 19th
Reception Saturday, March 14th, 5 – 7 pm

Mara Krumins, Megha Morganfield, Melinda Collins Knick, Laura Russell, Kathleen Koopman, Lyn Hart, Ann Tracy, Bobbie Wilson, Carol Morgan, Deb Hilbert, Marika Szabo, Barbara Kemp Cowlin, James Cowlin, Linda Penny, Diana Davis, Diana Creighton, Barbara Brandel, Muffie Perry, Judy Derickson, Rebecca Ganz, Ilene Sorenson, Vicki Donkersley, Roberta Warshaw, CJ Shane, Christine Dawdy, Karen Samson, Sherrie Posternak, Judy Bjorling, Kristie Atwood, Judith Kohn, Jo Andersen, Cheryl Goodberg, Lita Doesken, Carolyn Congrove, David Andres, Judith Austen.

Juried by Karen Hymer, Director of Light Art Space

WORKSHOPS

Book Making Fun!
Bobbie Wilson
March 14th, 9am – noon
$50 supplies included

Creating Your Own Prints Without a Press
Linda Penny
March 14^th, 1-4:30pm
$60 supplies included

Build Your Own Dream Boat
Kathleen Koopman
March 15^th, 10am – 2pm
$60 supplies included