Spanish Colonial Art

“I want visitors to understand that, in the case of these paintings, when two cultures meet, like they did with Spanish Catholics and the indigenous population of Mexico,... valleydailypost.com/paul-pletka-co…

He recasts Catholic saints as relatable, contemporary figures. He mines the narratives of saints and other religious figures... santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/art…

"The exhibition represents the first solo museum show of Pletka’s work in New Mexico since 1990. It includes more than a dozen of his highly... artdaily.com/news/112666/Mu…

"Many of his paintings are a confluence of indigenous and European motifs with historic and contemporary allusions. On the... santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/art…

“I knew Marie Sena as a tattoo artist, then as a medical illustrator and years later found out she was in traditional Spanish Market. Throughout her various types of work, she has maintained a style that is... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

“Fatima is a talented painter and her colonial themes are so unique. When I first saw her portrait of the Crowned Nun, I knew I needed it for this exhibit” - Jana Gottshalk, Curator of GenNext It's... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

“Marion Martinez blows me away with her use of unique materials, and each new piece employs something new making her a very exciting artist to follow.” - Jana Gottshalk, Curator of GenNext It's... facebook.com/10852219923633…

"Autry Macias use of tin is completely different than anything else I have ever seen. It is great to see this traditional material being used in a new way." - Jana Gottshalk, Curator of GenNext It's... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

“Erin’s serape series is such a cool and interesting way to honor historical textiles. The way she uses this series to explore her identity and place in her community is very exciting." - Jana Gottshalk,... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

“Marie Romero Cash is an innovator, I loved her use of traditional materials with a more contemporary scene. In Soul Train, I was drawn to the bright colors and the original concept.” - Jana Gottshalk,... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

Experience Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts newest exhibition, "Ayer, Hoy, y Mañana" featuring familiar faces from Traditional Spanish Market like Rhonda Crespin, Jean Anaya Moya, Marie Romero Cash,... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

Don't miss out! Tonight at MoSCA, Dr. Calvo-Quirós’ focuses on the mobility of Saints across the Mexican/U.S. border and the evolution of their identities. #MoSCA #MuseumofSpanishColonialArt #gennextsf #GenNextREBOOT #SCAS... facebook.com/spanishcolonia…

Some fun photos from our Conexiones trip to Mexico City, Puebla, and Malinalco. We had a blast! #SCAS #SpanishColonialArtsSociety #conexiones #experienceculture

We're reminiscing on the time we spent with Master artist, Jimmy Trujillo as he taught us about encrusted straw during Talleres. #MoSCA #MuseumofSpanishColonialArt #SCAS #SpanishColonialArtsSociety #Talleres #experienceculture #NMTrue #NewMexicoTrue

“When I received an email saying that I had been... santafenewmexican.com/news/local_new…

"Vincent Campos injects a sense of whimsy and strangeness into a form that is often serious and pious." Congratulations to Spanish Market and GenNext artist, Vincent Campos on being featured in THE Magazine as one of the 12 New... themagsantafe.com/vincent-campos/

A BIG congratulations to Spanish Market artist, Arthur Lopez for receiving a 2019 USA fellowship! The United States Artists organization believes in artists and their essential role in our society. Each year, they award up to fifty... unitedstatesartists.org/award/

"What emerges is a body of work that both speaks to today’s audiences and opens the door to the reinventions of future generations of... santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/che…