August at Amapola Gallery

​Amapola Gallery’s Featured Artists for August are paper artist/photographer Elzbieta Kaleta and glass artist Delfie Martinez.
Both Kaleta and Martinez share a love of our colorful desert, reflected in their work.  They share also a maturity of expression and meticulous attention to each graceful detail.

Elzbieta is well-regarded for her traditional Polish paper cuts, often incorporating Southwest motifs.  Mixed media images utilize handmade papers, her own photos, paints and calligraphy.  Her stunning photographs feature images ranging from hummingbirds to Southwest doorways to cart horses adorned with colorful flowers.  She may even include a traditional rooster or two.

Delfie Martinez began her glasswork by making small cabochons for jewelry.  Her work soon expanded in size, scope, complexity and uniqueness.  Delfie presents a nifty blend of organic form and function, with plates, vessels, small dishes.  With “Bloom of Light” a vase blooms into a stunning, stand-alone sculpture when placed on a mantle or ornamental shelf.  New for this show are a series of glass butterflies mounted on stands.

Meet these two gifted artists at their reception on Friday, August 7, from  to 4-7 p.m. Their show is available through the entire month.  Lots of time to enjoy!

Amapola co-op Gallery, open daily from 10 to 5.
On The Plaza in Old Town at 205 Romero, NW.
(505) 242-4311
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