Lyn Bishop : Sharing Secrets

The contemporary art scene in Santa Fe seems to be moving downtown to the new Railyard district. Once construction is finished, it should be a nice alternative to the plethora of galleries on Canyon Road.

We started our walk at the James Kelly Contemporary Gallery where Roy McMakin’s architectural forms are on display. To the average viewer, McMakin’s art may not appear to be art at all, rather more like over-priced average furniture. It wasn’t until I began reading his bio that I started to understand the intent and meaning behind his work. While McMakin’s work is based in architecture, furniture craftsmanship, and design, it is in his role as artist where he finds his work meaningful, exploring both the functionality and non-functionality of things. His architectural sculptures include objects such as functioning houses, partially-functioning chest of drawers, and curio cabinets turned on end. He is able to take simple, everyday objects and presents them within the context of contemporary art.
James Kelly | Contemporary: 1601 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM. (more…)

I try to take at least a day a month to get out of the studio and see other art. It’s inspiring, and I often return to the studio with new ideas or solutions for work that I am in process with. For months now, I have been trying to plan a weekday gallery walk in San Francisco’s SOMA district. Finally, I made it happen, and had a very enjoyable art date with myself in the process.

Taking the train to San Francisco is easy, and with increasing gas prices and parking fees, it makes a lot of sense. There are many galleries within a walking distance of the Caltrains station, so I set off on foot to explore.
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