Friday October 7 from 5-8pm is the opening for “Let’s Get Metaphysical!” See events tab for more events throughout the month.
Tortuga Gallery presents “Let’s Get Metaphysical!” opening on Friday, October 7 from 5-8pm. This provocative show features work by nine Albuquerque artists whose work is grounded in metaphysical explorations from the microscopic to the metagalactic, and from the soma to the psyche. Historically, humans have explored the nature of existence and expressed their limited understanding of it through philosophical, mathematical, and creative arts. Metaphysics, as a branch of philosophy, attempts to explain that which is unseen yet impacts the physical world.
In this show, each of the following visual artists presents works that makes the invisible, visible:
Caitlin Padilla creates Spiritual Surrealist paintings using cosmic imagery, anatomy, and the feminine form to open a dialogue about universal connection. Focusing on authenticity through the juxtaposition of power and vulnerability, she combines raw emotion and complex detail to bring intention and depth to her work. caitlinpadilla.com
Carol Roullard creates stunning award-winning micro-crystal art that has been shown in multiple galleries and written up in publications both nationally and around the world. Her recent micro-crystal jewelry gives the wearer the opportunity to take her incredible art with them wherever they go. carolroullardart.com
Denise Weaver Ross explores her understanding of the world through images richly layered with mythological, natural, cultural, and historical references. An award-winning artist and poet, Denise will be presenting work from her I Ching series, based on the 64 hexagrams (made up of six yin and yang lines) of the 2000-year-old Chinese divination system. deniseweaverross.com
Diane Arthur, aka Cosmic Bird, is a multi-disciplinary artist whose rich tapestry of spiritual beliefs and experiences serves as the foundation for all her creations. Her work is the representation of her soul's magical experiences and the love that has grown inside her as a result. cosmicbirdart.com
Jenn DeSantis, aka LadyJennD, is a visual DJ who combines samplings of imagery and text to create her unique visions. Her cerebral mixed media collages, filled with healing intent, are in collections worldwide. linktr.ee/LadyJennD
Jona Lou Batt credits the Japanese concept of Yugen as the inspiration behind the intuitive applications of vibrant color that create her cosmic imagery. A NM State Fair Blue Ribbon winner in the Oils and Acrylics division, Jona hopes her work will continue to inspire a renewed sense of awe and wonder about our shared existence. artbyjonalou.com
KD Neeley is volunteering at Heroes Walk Among Us, a nonprofit organization that helps get homeless vets off the streets, with transportation, helps them find jobs, and apply for their benefits. She is a Marine Corps Veteran recovering from severe PTSD and uses artwork as a vehicle toward recovery from trauma. kdneeley.com
Roe LiBretto creates internationally collected allegorical paintings that use an obtuse visual conglomerate of cross-cultural metaphysical and mythological symbolism. As a visionary artist, Roe is a conduit for visual representations of experiences stored in what Carl Jung refers to as the universal unconscious.roelibrettofineart.com
Sonia Luévano Campbell is inspired by Pope John Paull II's Letter to Artists which guides her to express beauty in what might otherwise be darkness. Sonia reaches beyond her formal training in liturgical art to create unique, visually powerful, narrative works. sonialuevano.com