Upcoming Events

New Paintings by Norma Howard

March 11 - 25

We are excited to feature new works by Choctaw and Chickasaw artist, Norma Howard. The richness of color and detail in her works is not to be missed.

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SOFA New York 2009

April 16 - 19

12th Annual International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) in New York City

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Featured Artist

Hand Blown Glass by Sean O’Neill

Sedge
blown, engraved and slumped glass
21.5 x 21.5 x 4.75

Though Santa Fe enjoys a little slumber during the winter months, things really heat up for many of Blue Rain Gallery’s artists—particularly for glass artist, Sean O’Neill. The blown, carved, and slumped bowl with offset radiating lines above is one example of three fabulous new pieces in the gallery by this artist. O’Neill’s opaque glass bowls are largely informed by nature. After a residency in Scotland back in 2006, O’Neill began to perfect the circular canvases he has become known for today. The cold-working is an integral aspect of the work; it seeks to replicate the erosive patterns found in nature. The idea is basic, yet profound. The composition is minimal, yet rich in detail. Recently honored with placement in the New Glass Review 30, an annual publication put out by the Corning Museum of Glass in which a select group of glass artists from around the world are represented each year, O’Neill takes his place as a vital young voice in the studio glass movement.

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In the Gallery

What a fantastic ArtFeast 2009!

Blue Rain Gallery and partner restaurant, Red Sage from the Buffalo Thunder Resort , came together for a decadent evening of food, art, and fun! The Gallery was buzzing with old and new friends committed to the yearly ritual of visiting Santa Fe galleries while grazing on bite-sized culinary wonders. Thank you to all who attended; and for those of you who could not join us, mark your calendars now for next year!