SCAN-Southern Colorado Art News September 2017

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1 SCAN-Southern Colorado Art News September 2017 Spotlight on Ceramics/Pottery In case you ever thought pottery and ceramics was only about cups and bowls... Prepare to be amazed by the works of these two sculptural clay artists! Today I had the pleasure of spending a wonderful time interviewing and visiting with Trish Keck and Lora Nava at their studio (Oh My Studio!). This studio is packed with works in progress and completed works, ready for showing. It was wonderful to be immersed in the midst of all that is going on and to learn what lies at the heart of these beautiful creations. Currently, both artists are embracing the concept of "goddess", and each has a unique way of expressing the images this concept brings to mind. The stories behind the work, as well as naming them, brings them to life. A work in progress that Lora is preparing depicts a female form rising from the "shackles" of the man-made world. She rises with arms upraised and holds in her hands the ball of energy that frees her. This beautiful piece in progress is aptly titled: "Ascension of Psyche"

2 were experiencing a "heyday". We talked about how times have changed since then, with many an artist today finding themselves doing art while holding down other full or part-time jobs. Marketing, promoting, and selling art with the advent of social media and online markets is a trend many artists are following. Ascension of Psyche -WIP Lora embraces and teaches the sacredness of the clay (earth and water) that her creations evolve from. A natural-born teacher, Lora also helps others work from a heart-centered space while doing yoga and tai chi in and also in Walsenburg at the Sangre de Cristo Women's Outreach Clinic. She aspires to becoming an internationally known artist, learning about other cultures, meeting other artists, and traveling the world. Currently her works are being showcased at the Corazon Gallery in, Colorado. She has also shown, recently, at the Worrell Gallery in Santa Fe. Trish also serves as President and manages the Corazon Gallery which recently was awarded non-profit status. Her works are also showcased here, along with other members of the Gallery. New members and featured guest artists provide a dazzling array of art in many styles. Trish happily reminisced about her days of earning a livelihood from her art in the 80's, which was a time when art sales Shamans & Dragonfly Dancing by Trish Keck During this time, Trish is happy to be free to experiment and expand her repertoire of sculptural possibilities. It is refreshing to see these artists creating works from their innermost vision and love for what they do. These works are beautiful and collectable! Plans are underway to teach classes at the studio (TBA). You can view and experience their works at the Corazon Gallery, 149 E. Main St.,, CO

3 Upcoming Events/Classes Wellness &, CO SEP5 Canvas & Conversations Tue 6:00 PM MDT 10 guests Body Wellness ApSEP7 Thu 5:30 PM MDT 2 guests SEP14 SEP14 SEP21 SEP25 Chronic Disease Self Mgmnt Thu 9:30 AM MDT 2 guests Visual Jounaling W/ Lori Holdread Thu 6:00 PM MDT 8 guests Medicare 101 Thu 4:00 AM MDT 1 guest Tai Chi Sep 25 - Sep 26 3 guests Wellness & SPACe Gallery, La Veta, CO Technology In Art Aug. 29 Sept. 30, 2017 RECEPTION SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 Artists were provided QR codes to direct viewers to websites or other internet locations where explanations of how technology was used to create their artwork. Guests at the reception will learn how to interact using their phones or other devices. Artists in the show are Pat Newell, Jim Hanks, Thom Anderson, Janet Valdez, Kathy Hill, Steven Kalaher-Taillebois, Carlyle McCormack, Carol Putnam, Kenny Schneider, Rachael Schneider, Amanda Kamradt, and Christopher May. Southern Colorado Photography Society Photography Show- September 8, 2017 Presented by the Rocky Ford Idea Place. Please join us for the opening reception, meet the artists and enjoy great refreshments! The Idea Place 408 N Main, rocky ford, CO

4 ArtoCade-Art Car Festival September 8&9 On the weekend of September 8th & 9th, 2017, our historic architecture will proudly preside over a very fortunate series of events... an explosion of creative energy in the form of artfully enhanced vehicles. If you canʼt drive it, itʼs a float. Cars, motorcycles, bikes, trikes, scooters, tractors, golf carts and rolling conveyances beyond your wildest imagination will roam our brick streets. There will be a grand autocade & parade along with related art exhibitions, special events, and competitions throughout town. After the parade, on Sat. Sept 9th from 6:30-midnight, Bizarre Car Garage is the site of "CarDango The Dance/Party/Circus" Come one and all to the largest, funnest, silliest, wonderfullest art event ever to happen in southern Colorado or northern New Mexico. A series of events that will bring mouthagape awe to kids of all ages. Art and car lovers alike will be blown/honked away! (For more info)

5 Corazon Gallery-, CO Coming September 1, guest artist David Lloyd Smith. David Lloyd Smith was born in Virginia, is a long time resident of Houston, Texas and an enthusiastic newcomer to. Visiting the state of Colorado over the years had become compulsory for David, and so it was merely a matter of time before the first step toward permanent residency came to pass. He now enjoys extended stays in his home and studio in Cokedale, eagerly working towards his new enterprise. Apishipa Valley Artists Now showing at the Oasis Studio, 218 E. Main Street,, CO A new showing of art has been hung, and will be available for showing during the Last Friday Artwalk September 29, 2017 Light refreshments will be served. David's work can be seen regularly in galleries in New Orleans and Monterrey, California. And now, right here in. For More Information: Steel City Art Works- Pueblo, CO It s a Little Bit Chili for September Steel City Art Works will heat things up with the opening reception of It s a Little Bit Chili in celebration of Pueblo s annual Chili & Frijoles Festival on First Friday Art Walk, Sept. 1, 5 to 8 p.m., 216 S. Union Ave., Pueblo. The show will hang all month. Linn G. Baker (AVA Artist) Beets & Peaks Abandoned Colorado Reception & Show at Koshare Museum 1-4PM th St., La Junta, CO

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