Pillars of Clouds and Fire
Art is a manifistation of thought.
Art is a manifistation of thought.
“Our fifth Open Studio tour.
West of the Moon…East of the Sun The artist journey is beautifully illuminated by the light within people. Friends have a strong influence in my life, they provide inspiration and clarity. As a result, leaving the safe spaces of my life has enlarged my territory. I feel like I am called to explore, abandon the…
“Without light, darkness projects an infinite wilderness void of life.”
…it brought peer recognition but more importantly, it set in motion that insatiable desire to draw my soul.
“There is a sense of sacredness and security seeing the light illuminating the dark.”
The ethos of the desert is present in my work.
A totem is a symbol for a sacred object.
A sensual light interupts the invasion of the dark. Sharp edges illuminate and define the darkness. The “other world” color has a light spectrum that engages the darkness, allowing the light to hover in silence.
Desert Spirituality I am fascinated by religions, especially Native American religion and culture. Shamans and healers, speak about the meaning of engagements with the animal spirits. These holy men say that a hawk is often a messenger from Angels, Devas and the Divine. I muse that the found objects embedded within my work are like…
Enroll on our site for notifications of our “art-centric” events. It has become an occasion for professional creatives and their partners to gather for an evening event. Our studio/home sits in the private Cinnabar Canyon. It overlooks the city lights of Phoenix and is surrounded by the natural desert of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The Soiree begins at the golden hour.
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Open Studio Tours are open to the public and announced on our website and social media. We feature the latest work of Larry and Sandra Ortega. The gallery and the indoor and outdoor studio space have been expanded to accommodate additional artists.
*We do not market your name. No Patreon or PayPal contributions. I only like spam in a Bento box. Our financial support comes from the sale of our artwork.