 Cast Out What’s out there. As far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated with the universe beyond our atmosphere. I love to see a full moon rise, and in the morning near dawn, see the full moon set. I get a thrill when I see the merest sliver of a crescent in the early evening in the western sky. I remember the first time I saw the remnant slice floating above the desert just before dawn; to me it was a promise of serenity and perseverance. Naturally, the realm of outer space has appealed to me as subject for collage. I have depicted scenes from within our solar system, including portraits of our neighbors. Venus Unveiled shows the planet as it would appear without its wrap of dense clouds, and Mars Unleashed shows the red planet as viewed by X-rays. In Cast Out, we view remote Pluto, looking over its shoulder so to speak, forlornly orbiting the distant Sun.  M101 A favorite subject for me are galaxies, whether real as in M101 or Take A Flying Leap (Andromeda) or imaginary, as in Freedom, Passion, Love. I have collaged images inspired by Hubble photos, as in the magnificent towers in the Eagle Nebula, the dying stars and starbirth clouds in Carina allowed me to contemplate the circle of life.
 Letting Go On Monday, I plan to be viewing the eclipse (safely of course) and I hope you will too, even if you are not in the optimum zone for seeing the total . Our little planet has been experiencing eclipses like these for eons, but this will be the only one that most of us will see. Chaos and terror may seize us, but I hope that for this one moment we know peace and know that peace is worth achieving.  Love and Peace, Deco
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DECO "Still Life"
What Goes On: This Month Shows Spirit Lines at the Portal Gallery, Fuller Art Center, 2132 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM Group show exploring Wabi Sabi, finding beauty in broken places. Opening Reception: Friday, March 23, from 5-7 pm Until May 5 gallery@fullerlodgeartcenter.com Exhibition, Northern New Mexico Regional Arts Center, Española, New Mexico Opens March 23 Reception April 6 Closes April 30 Located in the beautiful central Plaza de Española, one of the oldest settlements in the United States. Dozens of collage pieces on display, many items for sale. Bistro Show Fire & Hops Gastropub, 222 N. Guadalupe, Santa Fe, New Mexico This show features some of my largest and rarely seen collages, including "Bloomsday at Molly Malone's" , "Cast Out", "Galaxy M101" and "Limitless Undying Love" Celebration in the pub April 16, 5 pm Deco will be at the Railyard Artisans Market Sundays 10 am to 4 pm April 29 May 6 & 20 Demonstrations of collage technique and fun things for sale Art of Santa Fe Online Community Marketplace Offering collage items of my designs www.ArtofSantaFe.com DECO//fine art collage Just added to the store: full-size prints of my collage "Regard", matted and ready for framing - Here and nowhere else! Collage items in the online store include these: "Our Lady of Peace in Love" Giclee prints: small (12” x 16”) $50 medium (16” x 20”) $75 full size (18” x 24” )$100 Includes certificate of authenticity; shipping via carrier of your choice Twenty-two Greeting Cards 5" x 7" featuring an original collage design on the front, blank inside, available for purchase, on line or at the market. Greeting Card Sets, 5 blank cards + envelopes, bundled into gift-ready packages includes Scenes of New Mexico, Fine Ladies Dancing, Rising, and Perfectly Pear Posters Loosen Your Soul and Harvest:Fruition each is 18" x 24", add comes rolled , ready for framing. Prints, posters and cards make beautiful gifts www.ArtofSantaFe.com accepts payment through PayPal and Stripe! When you are in Santa Fe: Listen to ArtFusion, Thursdays at noon on KVSF, the Voice of Santa Fe, 101.5 FM Enjoy amazing and creative desserts at The Compound Restaurant on picturesque Canyon Road Relax and nibble at Fire and Hops Gastropub, 222 N. Guadelupe Shop at the Railyard Artisans Market Farmers Market Pavilion Paseo de Peralta & Guadalupe, Santa Fe Upcoming Events Vessel at the Portal Gallery, Fuller Art Center, 2132 Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM Group show exploring the concept of "vessel" - the object that holds, contains, and protects. My award-winning "Still Life" is in this show. Opening Reception: Friday, May 11 from 5-7 pm Until June 23 gallery@fullerlodgeartcenter.com Bloomsday in Santa Fe - this year at the CCA! June 16, 2018 Literary event of the year: readings, art, music, food! Exquisite Corpse Show in Santa Fe in the October Stars, Planets and Galaxies - Solo Show in Los Alamos, January 2019 Studio Visits in Santa Fe: by appointment and with a smile! And, as always: Follow me on Facebook: Deco - Artist Instagram: deco.collageart Archives
April 2018
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