A SEA in the Desert Gallery: October 2014

October 30, 2014

Monika Steinhoff will be showing paintings in a show with Reflective Images Opening Reception on Friday, November 28th from 3 -6 at their Jewelry Gallery, 912 Baca St. Santa Fe 988-7393 Steinhoff's newest major work, Tower of Song (homage to Lenard Cohen). A preview of the painting will be held A SEA Gallery,

Sat. Nov. 22 from 3 - 5 with refreshments.

October 10, 2014

This is a stunningly beautiful encaustic painting by Carol Hoy new to the gallery.     Size: 30x24
                   [call gallery for price 988-9140 or email msteinhoff @cybermesa.com]

Other News: Steinhoff's bronze of Werner von Braun (3rd of ed. of 3; #1 is at the Smithsonian Inst. Washington DC; #2 at the Von Braun House at WhiteSands NM ) has been accepted into the permanent collection of the Historical, Technical Museum in Peenemunde on the island of Usedom in Germany.   It can be seen Until November 15, at aSEA gallery.

Opening Saturday, Nov. 29th an exhibit at  Reflective Images of their exquisite Jewelry alongside a selection of Steinhoff's Trees, Madonnas and the most recent Painting: The Tower of Song

About our Gallery

A Sea Gallery has gone through several stages over a 10 year period. A Sea stands for "Association of Socially Engaged Artists" which began about 2002 with meetings of artist discussing the state of art in Santa Fe as well as politics of the United States and the world at this time. Most of the artists either were or had been political activists, against war, corporate exploitation, empire, etc. and committed to honoring the earth. Over the years since that time I have thought a lot about the artists roll as mirror to a society, addressing social ills and aspirations. It seemed the Santa Fe ‘art scene’ had become increasingly commercial: ‘successful artists’ making a recognizable product for wealthy private collectors or corporations. Much of the art shown was about prestige and investment. The art I was drawn to in major art centers in the USA and in Europe was deeper and more challenging than that. While Santa Fe may have more art galleries than the current economy can support I felt there is room for one more: a gallery of challenging work supported by the artists themselves- a Collective (rather than a cooperative) as the structure is evolving. It’s aesthetic philosophy: Art is shown because of its merit rather than salability. It has an owner (Monika Steinhoff) but no profits are taken out of the gallery. Artists participate in paying expenses, gallery sitting and decisions about running the gallery. Proceeds from sales are between 50 and 70% to the artist, depending on artist involvement. The gallery is small and can have up to 10 members. It has existed at its present location in the Railyard since July 1st 2011.