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Take Another Look:
"Interpretive Reflections"
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Take Another Look: "Interpretive Reflections"
Join us for a conversation with Augustine Romero, Gallery Curator for various exhibitions at Gallery One and South Broadway Cultural Center, and artist Vanessa Alvarado to discuss the new exhibition at Gallery One, Interpretive Reflections. Interpretive Reflections features artworks by 14 artists who use introspection and self-portraits to express a rendering of oneself, with hints of identity.
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Image courtesy of Roberto Rosales, The Paper. | |
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Augustine Romero was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado where he studied art and completed a BA in Graphic Design at the University of Southern Colorado. In 1997 he received an MA in Sculpture from New York University. Before Moving to Albuquerque, he taught at Parsons School of Design and participated in numerous New York exhibitions.
He is the Gallery Curator for the City of Albuquerque, overseeing various exhibitions at the South Broadway Cultural Center and Gallery One galleries.
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As a curator, Augustine helps artists and arts organizations prepare for and present meaningful exhibitions. In 2014, he was honored as a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Art Business Association. | |
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Vanessa Alvarado has had a career in the arts for 18 years, creating public art in the form of tile mosaic murals with ALMA, a non-profit she co-founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2011 she received her BFA in Studio Art: Painting at the University of New Mexico.
She was born, raised, and lives in the South Valley of Albuquerque. In addition to working for ALMA, she also works as a full-time art and SEL high school teacher who has her own ceramic earrings business and was also the Art Director for the South Valley Marigold Parade for four years.
Her first love was painting and she is now allowing herself to indulge in it again. She believes that art is the perfect vehicle for teaching, uniting, and healing. Healing is a personal focus in her oil paintings because she believes if we cannot heal ourselves, how can we ever hope to help heal others.
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Learn More About the People, Places, and Projects Discussed in Episode 13 | |
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Introspection is the tool of artists. And Interpretive Reflections is an exhibition curated by Augustine Romero, of works by local artists who offer an innovative approach to introspection. Gallery One, at 1 Civic Plaza NW, presents Interpretive Reflections featuring works by Gael Luna; Al Na’ Ir Lara; Jocelyn Salaz; Eric Romero; Vicente Telles; Karl Bautista; Derrick Montez; Pico de Hierro-Villa; Nacho Jaramillo; Ronn Cancino; Felix Lucero; Oscar Lozoya; Samantha Chavez; and Vanessa Alvarado.
Interpretive Reflections is closing soon. The show is up through Friday, August 2.
Be sure to visit the show at Gallery One! Gallery One is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Learn more at cabq.gov/galleryone.
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Interpretive Reflections installed in Gallery One | |
Vanessa Alvarado, "Sigue el Sol/ Follow the Sun" | |
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Vanessa Alvarado's piece in Interpretive Reflections is titled "Sigue el Sol/ Follow the Sun."
Alvarado states: It is about focusing on the light. This world is filled with darkness. Our lives can be filled with adversity, but if we stay grateful, and focus on the positives, the blessings, and the lessons we learn, we will always make it through the storm. As a high school teacher, as a mother, and as a youth mentor, I am always trying to do my part in spreading a message of hope and resilience.
Be sure to follow Vanessa on Facebook and Instagram.
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Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery - ACHR's mission is to support people who live with mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse challenges. Through peer support, in a safe environment, ACHR aims to help people experience positive life growth by focusing on hope, humor and personal responsibility.
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ALMA stands for Apprenticeships for Leaders in Mosaic Arts and was founded in spring 2015 by the leadership team of the Mayor's Art Institute. ALMA is now the administrator for The ALMA Summer Institute (ASI) formally known as Mayor's Art Institute (MAI).
ALMA provides mentorship and training to youth through their apprenticeship model, creates world-class handmade tile mosaic artworks, and provides opportunities for the community to engage with the mosaic process.
Check out their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram!
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ALMA, "Giver of Water, Essence of Life," Summer 2015, Albuquerque Convention Center | |
Learn More About Public Art | |
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Interested in learning more about the Albuquerque Public Art Program, including how projects get started, art selection committees, and some of the guiding criteria for artworks?
Check out the Procedures for Selection and Acquisition of Works and Art that are part of the Public Art Program Guidelines.
Public Art staff are working with the Albuquerque Arts Board to reevaluate these guidelines to ensure that they meet the needs of artists today as well as the needs of communities and the public.
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Episode 14 and 15 Sneak Peek: Public Art Journeys | |
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Join us for episodes 14 and 15 as we hear from artists, curators, arts administrators, and more about their journeys into and navigating through public art.
In episode 14, we will be joined by artist J P 제피 and Noel Begay, Associate Public Art Project Coordinator, about their journeys into the realm of public art.
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