LAS CRUCES — They are artists with their own unique — and some say magical — visions of the world. Share their creative viewpoints at the Mesilla Valley Fractal Artists show this month at the Tombaugh Gallery of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Drive.
The Mesilla Valley Fractal Artists joined forces here about six years ago to express their versions of a growing art movement that has roots in science and the early days of digital art.
"They are a group of women artists who enjoy making and showing the magical art of the fractal universe," said Jo Ingle of Tombaugh Gallery. "They are creators, explorers and, in some cases, awestruck spectators of the limitless areas of fractal space. Sometimes they dive in, wrestle and bend algorithms until they form the patterns and forms they want. Other times they stumble into a wonderland of visual treasures and do their best to bring a bit of it back to share with others."
"I think it's a fantastic. It's a highly original and highly colorful show" said John Northcutt, who curated the exhibit.
"It showcases the use of photographic media other than ink on paper," said Northcutt, who reports that the works in the show include framed and unframed pieces, postcards, trays, pillows, boxes and other items.
science. The artists choose this art form because they are driven to explore the wondrous possibilities that exist within this medium."What is fractal art? MVFA artists explain it as "the magical marriage of art and science, where color, composition and the vision of the artist blend with the formulae and algorithms of
The creative process sounds like a poetic journey in itself.
"To create these works (MVFA artists) fiddle with the parameters, tweak the gradients, layer the forms and combine layers to create works of art that are limited only by vision and imagination. It is bold, energetic and full of magic," according to an artists' statement by the group.
Current members of the MVFA are Liz King, Maria Kruse, Kathy Logan, Katja Mayfield, Jan Thune, Teri Van Huss and Alice Ward.
"A selection of the works by Sherrill Patterson, an honored member who passed away this year, will also be included," Ingel said.
"It's an all-women group, but we welcome anybody who would like to come to our meetings. We're thinking of setting up a computer so people can come in and see what we're doing," said member Maria Kruse.
The group meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Friday of each month at the Las Cruces Art Museum on the Downtown Mall and at 1 p.m. the first Sunday of each month, except June and July, at Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.
The show runs through July 4. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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