Vanessa Ramirez’ Reclusively Yours
Vanessa Ramirez: Reclusively Yours is a reflection on isolation and the passage of time in the life of solitary monsters. Whether talking to an invisible friend, learning new skills, or indulging in activities like no one is watching (because no one is). These monster find the good and bad in time spent alone.
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Greetings from Stranger Factory!
We’re proud to present our latest exhibition in our new gallery space in Algodones, NM.
Exchanging Eyes: An ongoing, semi-permanent installation of works inspired by late 18th Century Lover’s Eye Miniature Paintings. In the spirit of “Exchanging Eyes” this group exhibition of small works presents each artists’ interpretation of the once popular tradition. New multi-media works by Valerie Savarie, Agafia, Katherine Walsh/ Fearsome Beast, Danita Art, Ally Burke, Aunia Kahn, Kathie Olivas, Mario Romero, Maya Detmold, and Nora Thompson
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**Save the Date: Open House with the artists, Saturday August 21st, 4-7pm, with new exhibitions by Tripper Dungan, and our Annual “Toymakers of Planet Earth” Group Exhibition. Tripper will be in attendance; come say hello! ( We will be postponing our David Santiago exhibition until we all feel a little more comfortable having a big social event).
Now open Weekends 11 – 4 p.m., additional hours by appointment. Please contact the gallery if you would like to make an appointment or discuss a payment plan at strangerfactorysales@gmail.com
*We are still requiring masks and social distancing.
NOW SHOWING
Erich Moffitt These paintings grew out of a year of relearning what mattered to me in the work I do and in how I live my life. Looking beyond art as an escape from hardship led me back to what I had originally wanted to say with pictures: the earnest pursuit of connection with others in a statement of meaningful care.
Animal people journey through the wilderness, alone and together, towards a common end. They carry their burdens, through suffering and persistence. Unlike the animals of fables, their agency is relatable to us. Unlike other people, whom we so often define ourselves in contrast towards, these characters can be anyone. Their communion describes the survival instincts of human nature that transcend destructive appetites: recognizing ourselves in others, and belonging.
Erich J. Moffitt began his life as an artist during his childhood, while living as an expatriate in rural Austria. At an early age, the stories of folklore, myth, and fable, as depicted in academic and symbolist painting and the Golden Age of Illustration, introduced him to a wealth of multicultural influences and firmly established art as a means of broadening horizons. In his paintings, he fuses the rich aesthetic tapestry of the past with contemporary humanist philosophy, in narratives played out by totemic character archetypes and their world of talismanic objects.
Trained as an illustrator and exhibiting artist, his work has been shown in galleries across the United States, Europe, and Australia. In addition to art, Erich has also pursued a simultaneous career in custom jewelry design, putting his skills in the service of capturing his clients’ unique visions to celebrate their milestones in life. He currently lives and works near Seattle, WA, and shares a home with his spouse in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
RE-ANIMATOR: Stranger Factory 10th Anniversary A little over 10 years ago our first official exhibition as Stranger Factory, Modern Vintage Narrative, explored the optimism of rebuilding a new world post great recession; 10 years later our futures are still uncertain. We asked artists to explore the past ten years and reflect on the pop culture zeitgeist. As visionary artists, we encouraged them to give us a new narrative. Our current 10 year anniversary exhibition “Re-animator” features the work of a cross section of contemporary narrative as they begin to explore what’s next.
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Phil Noto- Phil Noto New works 2021
Contemporary narrative artist, Phil Noto, presents new acrylic paintings of his favorite subject matter, the female muse. Strong, confident faces encouraging the viewer to enjoy life’s pleasures in bold, striking colors and minimalist text that serve as mysterious mantras and secrets soon to be revealed.
Phil Noto is an Eisner nominated American painter, comic book/ concept artist who is known for his work on such titles as Black Widow, Jonah Hex, Uncanny X-Force,and most recently Star Wars (Chewbacca and Shattered Empire). After a 10 year career at Disney Feature Animation, he started to work full-time as an artist for Marvel, DC, Image Comics and Dark Horse, and as well, time in gaming working on such blockbuster hits such as Bioshock. Phil Noto has been a prominent featured artist at Stranger Factory since its opening in 2011.
Stranger Factory is pleased to announce:
Invisible Monsters, a new solo exhibition by contemporary painter, Mike Egan.
Available NOW for online purchase!
Mike Egan is known for works that explore life and death and the thin veil between the two, expressed in bold lines and color. His new body of work, produced while under self-quarantine, is an exquisite survey and summary of the human condition during these Pandemic Times.
Egan received a degree in Fine Art from Edinboro University and his work is influenced by his educational emphasis on block printing, early appreciation of traditional and prison-style tattoo design, and later experience as a funeral director.
Invisible Monsters and Midnight: Summer Encore are currently on display and available for individual or small group viewings, by appointment only.
You can view and purchase the entire show online here.
March 2020 at Stranger Factory
Midnight with David Santiago
Opening Reception (artist will be in attendance):
Friday, March 6th from 6-8 PM
Solo Exhibition on display March 6 – 29th, 2020
David Santiago is a local figurative artist, known for his large scale work consisting of beautifully layered abstract portraits that contrast graphic lines with boldly structured shapes against soft feminine skin tones, often echoed in wood grains.
March will bring MIdnight, David Santiago’s third solo show at Stranger Factory.
For the artist, this show is a way to revisit the high contrast, black and white style that David first fell in love with when experimenting with charcoal.
His latest pieces, debuting March 6th, force one to get up close and personal with each figure. These dark pieces present an intimate opportunity to seek out the details in someone’s face, as if at night, by the shimmer of moonlight..
We are expecting approximately 15-20 original pieces for Midnight.
Three news shows this FEBRUARY at Stranger Factory
Nico Salazar: Chicas – solo exhibition
Sugar Fueled: Apurritions – solo exhibition
New Best Friends II – group exhibition
Opening Reception (some artists will be in attendance):
Friday, February 7th from 6-8 PM
Exhibitions on display February 7th – March 1st, 2020
Nico Salazar: Chicas
Nico Salazar of Future Fantasy Delight is an illustrator, muralist, and designer from Santa Fe, NM known for his blend of cute & dangerous imagery, influenced by comics, graffiti art, manga, street culture, and 90s nostalgia. Nico received his BFA in Painting from the Institute of American Indian Arts in 2014
With Chicas we can expect new works from Nico, including screenprints and original paintings showcasing the strength, power, and beauty of the feminine and femme!
Sugar Fueled: Apurritions
The Sugar Fueled world created by Michael Banks is known for big, bright-eyed animals and Stranger Factory is stoked to present his new body of work.
Michael, along with his wife and manager Sarah Banks, run Sugar Fueled clothing based on his character design and his trademark broken star that represents perseverance, set with the goal of making the world a sweeter and happier place.
“Apurritions” will feature 13 original paintings of ghost kittens engaging in spirit communication, reminiscent of old séance invitations, as well as custom spirit boards, planchettes, and pendulums!
New Best Friends II – Group Show
Local artist, screen printer, and musician Karl Deuble did it again and Stranger Factory is proud to present his second curated group show NEW BEST FRIENDS II!
Karl grew up in Belen, NM before moving to Albuquerque to pursue his BFA from the University of New Mexico, which he received in 2006. Inspired by street art, cartoons, music, and cats, Karl uses screen printing, spray paint, acrylic and ink to create his style of characters.
With NEW BEST FRIENDS II, Karl introduces Stranger Factory fans to artists who inspire his work and his vision and make the world a brighter place. This show is sure to be fun-packed and full of colorful character design and juicy illustration!
This year’s participating artists include: Debbies Grahl, Deth P. Sun, Ego, John Van Horn, Karl Deuble, Matt Sinclair, Nekoes, Steve Ehret, and Tripper Dungan
***ALL STRANGER FACTORY EXHIBITIONS
ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***
Made in NM IV
Annual Group Exhibition
January 10th – February 2nd
Opening reception: Second Friday January 10th 6-8pm
Stranger Factory is kicking off 2020 with Made in NM IV,
our fourth annual group show, featuring local artists from
throughout the Land of Enchantment!
Many of the artists are expected to attend the opening reception
and we do hope you will join us. Look forward to seeing you there!
This year’s participating artists include: Brandt Peters, David Santiago, Jodie Herrera, Joel Nakamura, Johnpaul Gutierrez, Kathie Olivas, Karl Deuble, Mario Romero, Max Lehman, Nico Salazar, Rene Palomares, Ryan Singer, Sandi Ray Pierce, Stephen Webb, Stephanie Eichelberger, valeri blossom, and more!
This October at Stranger Factory gallery
TO DIE FOR – A two-person show with Creeptoons and Fika Art
BEWITCHING IX – Our Annual Halloween Group Show
will run from
October 4th – October 27th, 2019
Opening Reception with the artists: Friday, October 4th from 6-8 PM
To Die For features a new series of mixed media work from Fika Art and Creeptoons. Together, they explore the concepts of relationships, romance, and rejection…from love, loss and everything in between.
Creeptoons is the creature brand by Florida based artist Matt Duncan. His 2d illustrative works begin as automatic drawings which develop as big strokes of drippy landscape and ink blotches that transform into dark and mischievous characters hoping to add chaos and misfortune to his apocalyptic landscapes.
Fika Art is a the illustrated brand of artist Stefani Rabideaux. Her 2d works combine elements of darkness and isolation with vivid contrasting tones that are nostalgic of vintage illustration. Her delicate female characters evoke hope and optimism in dark times.
Bewitching is our annual Halloween group show featuring an eclectic group of artists creating their own personal versions of iconic Halloween-related imagery in a wide variety of styles and mediums. Halloween is an incredibly special holiday for Circus Posterus and Stranger Factory, and October is our favorite time of year. We hope you’ll join us for this celebration of all things dark and spooky!
This years participating artists include: Ally Burke, Andy Sciazko, Anna Tillett, Brandt Peters, Calan Ree, Cassia Harries, Christin Apodaca, Chris Haas, Genevieve Geer, Gretchen Lewis, Ivonne Carley, Jen Musatto, Karl Deuble, Kathie Olivas, Kelly Denato, Mary Syring, Michelle Lynch, Mizna Wada, Nana Williams, Nora Thompson, Pantovola, Pretty.Weird, Sandi Ray Pierce, Stephanie Inagaki, Tanya Marriott, Uncanny Creatures, Weston Brownlee, Yetis and Friends and more!
*ALL STRANGER FACTORY EXHIBITIONS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
