I AM: For the Love of Nature
31 January – February 29 2020
galleryFRITZ
540 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-1888
Opening Reception: Friday, 31 January
Artist Talk: Saturday, 15 February, 2-3 pm
I was invited to show my work in the Project Space at galleryFRITZ, here in Santa Fe. We’ve created a small nature preserve for the gallery visitors, with plants, flowers, and a video meditation.
Come experience nature inside galleryFRITZ in Santa Fe, NM and view my nude self-portraits in nature series. Listen to the forest sounds, meditate on the harmonic relationship between self-care and earth care, as you read the poems — messages from nature herself. I invite you to visit the gallery and see this show along with the stunning work of other artists including Edgar Heap of Birds, Paula Castillo, Jeff Krueger, Heidi Pollard, Jen Pack, Lea Anderson, Karen Hampton, Gary Goldberg, and Raven Halfmoon.
My work is available in editions of 10, combined sizes, and I hope you’ll consider adding my work to your art collection. It is receiving wonderful reviews and a purchase was made on Artsy in the first week it was posted. The intention of my work is to cultivate self-acceptance and solitude, as well as share the beauty of nature, as we learn to appreciate and protect our environment. I donate 5% of each purchase to the National Parks Service. galleryFRITZ is open 7 days a week; please contact gallery director, Justin Kouri, for assistance.
Be sure you’ve subscribed to my email list — in the footer of every page. I’ll be adding photos here of the opening reception and artist talk and announcing these updates on my email list.
About galleryFRITZ:
galleryFRITZ pushes the boundaries of contemporary art in Santa Fe, NM. The gallery is committed to presenting international artists who are masters of their respected mediums and innovative in their execution. Founded in 2018, owner Deborah Fritz’s third gallery space builds on her reputation of brilliant contemporary art exhibitions of the highest standard. Working with director Justin Kouri, her new program focuses on compelling installations of cutting-edge new media and unique interpretations of classic methods.
In a bold endeavor to increase community engagement, galleryFRITZ maintains a projects program consisting of on-going and ever-changing guest curators and artists to challenge the current concept of a gallery, ultimately providing a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive arts experience.
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Solo Show and Artist Talk at galleryFRITZ
/in Exhibitions /by Roxanne DarlingI AM: For the Love of Nature
31 January – February 29 2020
galleryFRITZ
540 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-1888
Opening Reception: Friday, 31 January
Artist Talk: Saturday, 15 February, 2-3 pm
I was invited to show my work in the Project Space at galleryFRITZ, here in Santa Fe. We’ve created a small nature preserve for the gallery visitors, with plants, flowers, and a video meditation.
Come experience nature inside galleryFRITZ in Santa Fe, NM and view my nude self-portraits in nature series. Listen to the forest sounds, meditate on the harmonic relationship between self-care and earth care, as you read the poems — messages from nature herself. I invite you to visit the gallery and see this show along with the stunning work of other artists including Edgar Heap of Birds, Paula Castillo, Jeff Krueger, Heidi Pollard, Jen Pack, Lea Anderson, Karen Hampton, Gary Goldberg, and Raven Halfmoon.
My work is available in editions of 10, combined sizes, and I hope you’ll consider adding my work to your art collection. It is receiving wonderful reviews and a purchase was made on Artsy in the first week it was posted. The intention of my work is to cultivate self-acceptance and solitude, as well as share the beauty of nature, as we learn to appreciate and protect our environment. I donate 5% of each purchase to the National Parks Service. galleryFRITZ is open 7 days a week; please contact gallery director, Justin Kouri, for assistance.
Be sure you’ve subscribed to my email list — in the footer of every page. I’ll be adding photos here of the opening reception and artist talk and announcing these updates on my email list.
About galleryFRITZ:
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Presenting on Climate Change at the Norton Museum of Art
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingThe Cream Literary Alliance in West Palm Beach is hosting an event on climate change and I’ve been invited as the featured presenter to show my photographs, read a few poems, and discuss how my work is in support of the love of nature. This 90-minute program is part of the Norton’s Art After Dark series — free events at the museum on Friday nights. Read more
LACP Members’ Juried Exhibition
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingAbout the Exhibition
Opening: August 10th – 6-8 pm
Show Dates: August 10-31, 2019
Juror: Douglas McCulloh
Sponsor: LACP Sixth Annual Members’ Exhibition
Location: dnj Gallery
3015 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405 Read more
Juried Exhibition: unconstrained at ASmith Gallery
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingMy piece, Discussing Age at Sunset with a Saguaro, was selected for the ‘unconstrained’ juried exhibition at the ASmith Gallery in Johnson City, TX. Since it’s relatively close to home (here in Santa Fe, NM) I used the opening to take my first solo trip in the RV to attend. Let me tell you – I had a wonderful trip from start to finish! I’ve attached a few photos from the trip and really touched a nerve with my RV in the sunset in West Texas. Seems there are many who at least dream of heading out on a solo adventure to somewhere. I am all in favor of it. Read more
Limited Edition 5×5 Prints For Sale at CPW
/in Photography /by Roxanne DarlingIn May, I participated in my first official photography review at the Center for Photography, Woodstock in NY. As a result, I was invited to submit two images to be part of their annual 5×5 fundraiser. These are images printed at 5×5 and then framed to 10×10, in limted editions of 5 each. All proceeds are donated to CPW to support their scholarships and ongoing programs. Read more
Recent Shows and Photography Reviews
/in Exhibitions, Musings, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingI’ve been very focused on developing my photo series, I AM: For the love of nature. My ultimate goals are a solo show and book. My path is to submit to juried exhibitions and photography reviews. So far, I’ve been greeted by much support and acceptance. I do what I do because it speaks to me deeply — and — it feels wonderful when other people acknowledge my work.
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The Creative Portrait: Fourth Annual Exhibition, 2018
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingI recently applied to The Creative Portrait exhibition, presented by the Los Angeles Center of Photography. I felt it was a long shot, but I was wrong! Three of my photographs were accepted into the online gallery and I am thrilled. I have so much respect for the jurors and wanted them to at least see my work. Thank you to all for the the attentive and caring work to curate and present this show. I will be in Los Angeles for the opening on Saturday evening, December 15, 2018. Perhaps I’ll see you there!
Update: I went to the opening and had a wonderful time meeting the jurors and other artists. Thank you David Fahey and Nick Fahey for selecting three of my images for the show. You can read the details here at LACP. Read more
The Blank Canvas
/in Film & Video /by Roxanne DarlingArtists and writers have faced the blank canvas / the blank page and chronicled so much about the experience. In 2014, taking my first film class, I made a short student film to address the mood on a dark and rainy day on Maui. My partner, artist Shane Robinson, indulged me and played the part of the brooding artist. Read more
Women Baring Witness 2003
/in Conceptual Art /by Roxanne DarlingI’ve been a “peace nik” since my high school days, when I canvassed my Republican neighborhood in protest of the Vietnam War. (Results: Fail. I don’t think I changed a single mind.)
Years later, my activism and my performance art instincts came together when a friend of mine, Carolyn Lee, organized a naked “peace in” in Santa Fe, NM. (Photo by Jennifer Esperanza.) Read more
Abstract Photography from Maui
/in Photography /by Roxanne DarlingHere are a few of the abstract photographs I took when re-learning how to use a DSLR camera. I first learned film photography in college (1974!) and fell in love with the ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photos my partner was creating back in 2014-2016. Shane moved on to abstract painting and taught me some of the secrets behind this type of abstract photography that is made entirely in camera. No photoshop tricks or digital manipulation here. Read more