Library Art Exhibition Space - September 2022

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In September the Vista Grande Public Library (VGPL) will host two local artists who will exhibit both wall art and in the glass case:

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Joan Biordi – “Rocks and Ruins”

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The Vista Grande Public Library (“VGPL”) will host an exhibit Santa Fe photographer Joan Biordi, Rocks and Ruins, from September 1 through September 30, 2022.

Joan is a  fine art photographer and has exhibited in numerous group shows in New Mexico over the years, as well as in previous solo shows at the Vista Grande Public Library. She lives in Eldorado at Santa Fe, and is an active member of the Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association.  About her upcoming exhibit, she writes:

Rocks and ruins both contrast and complement each other. Rocks are solid, often immovable, randomly placed. They suggest permanence, stasis. Ruins are transitory, fragile looking, placed initially with purpose. Both have stories to tell: rocks of the earth’s history, ruins of human intentions. Both evoke questions: how were these solid things that look like peanut butter created? why were these ruins abandoned? The most ancient, enduring ruins were made of stone.

Exhibitions at the VGPL are for the enjoyment of patrons and guests, and are open for viewing by the public during regular library hours. Joan’s photographs will be on sale during the month, and available by contacting her directly at biordi@aol.com.

John Segell

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The Vista Grande Public Library (“VGPL”) will host an exhibit Santa Fe potter John Segell from September 1 through September 30, 2022.

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​John has lived in Santa Fe since 1980. He received a BFA in Ceramics from University of Wisconsin, studying for four years under Don Reitz. Now retired, he is focused on renewing his love of clay, working full time in his studio, and firing in his own hand-built sprung arch kiln. John crafts decorative and functional high-temperature stoneware. A current member of Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association, he is happily exploring new avenues as a potter. and has exhibited in galleries in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

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Exhibitions at the VGPL are for the enjoyment of patrons and guests, and are open for viewing by the public during regular library hours. John’s ceramics will be on sale during the month, and available by contacting her directly at Segellceramics@gmail.com.

Coming Soon Art Exhibition – October 2022 – VGPL

In September the Vista Grande Public Library (VGPL) will host two local artists who will exhibit both wall art and in the glass case:

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Catherine Monserrat – Paintings

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The Vista Grande Public Library will host an exhibit of original oil and acrylic paintings by Santa Fe artist Catherine Monserrat, entitled Nature’s Splendor, from October 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022.  Catherine is a  fine art painter and has previously exhibited at the Vista Grande Public Library.

Eileen Tomaro – Knitting

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The Vista Grande Public Library will host an exhibit of knitting and crochet pieces by Eldorado artist Eileen Tomaro, entitled Knit Witchery, from October 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022.  Eileen has been knitting since age 6,and has exhibited at numerous places in Colorado and New Mexico.

Art at the Library

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This exhibition is presented by VGPL to give patrons another enrichment experience when visiting the library located south of the El Dorado School, on 14 Ave Torreon, Santa Fe, NM 87508. Library hours are 10-6 Tu-Fri., and 11-5 on Sat. Exhibition art will be on sale by the artist. The library will receive a sales commission benefiting operations and library programming.

For more information, contact: John Wylie, VGPL Art Exhibition Director (johnwyliephotography@gmail.com)