As many of you know, I’m represented by Hand Artes Gallery, a beautiful, contemporary gallery here in Truchas, New Mexico (see previous post Disparate Pieces). Bill and Margaret Franke own and operate the gallery in a gorgeous, old, adobe house which is also their home.
Recently, Bill decided to rehang the center room which is, actually, the dining room. His idea was to pull together many of his favorite pieces as though the space were simply his home and not also a gallery. He invited me by the other day to see the result.
It is so very difficult to get photos that truly show you what an elegant room he created, but it is stunning—a lovely space in which to have a dinner party.
I was flattered to see many of my pieces there, hanging alongside the masterful works of Sheila Keefe, Malabika Goldbar, Edward Briseno-Mills and Larry and Nancy Buechley.
Winter is beginning to show itself here in the high elevations of northern New Mexico and we’re all doing our individual versions of nesting. This was Bill making ready for winter, I think.
Soon a newcomer will be arriving to Hand Artes Gallery. Kim Moss, a Sante Fe artist, will be assisting Bill and Margaret with the gallery throughout this winter season. Welcome Kim!
You can learn more about Hand Artes Gallery at handartesgallery.com.
Love to you all,
Jeane
Jeane, the space looks amazing and your paintings do too! Seeing these photos has only strengthened my resolve to make a pilgrimage to Truchas!
And this is only one room of the gallery! It is truly a contemporary gem. I need to check but I think, like us, Hand Artes Gallery is closed a couple of days each week during the winter, so let’s coordinate your trip when we know they’re open. I’ll check this out and let you know.
Thanks Jeane! I am also hoping to go to see Alvaro Cardona-Hines’ work. Aside from the fact that he was born in Costa Rica, like me, something about his art and his spirit just speak to me.
Alvaro and Barbara are my very good friends. His work is stunning and you’ll find them open all winter. They take turns sitting the gallery. There are several posts about Alvaro under Artist Profiles. And here’s one showing some of his work at Hand Artes Gallery: http://high-road-artist.com/8288/southwest-living/keefe-cardona-hine-at-hand-artes-gallery-truchas-nm/. I didn’t know you were from Costa Rica!
Hi Sylvia–Hand Artes Gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays during the winter season. Their winter hours are 10AM to 4:30PM. Anna and my gallery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and our hours are 10AM to 4PM. If we’re very slow, we will close at 3PM on some days. Perhaps this will help you plan your trip. Two friends of mine run a B&B as well, here in Truchas (an article about it will post next week), if you don’t want to do the whole thing in one day.
How beautiful the Mica glows gold in the last photo….wowsah!
Grace
It DOES, doesn’t it? It’s rare to catch that.