A SEA in the Desert Gallery

May 21, 2013

May 21,'13 A SEA Gallery has 3 new artists: Metalurgist, Matthew Miranda who re- discovered a metal made in 12th Century Japan and has learned to produce it for decorative and useful art objects. Elaine Alghani who makes exquisite Shamanic healing necklaces and Robert Ensor sculptor who incorporates found objects in his socially conscious work with beauty and humor. Ensor's work will be introduced at the last Friday Railyard Artwalk, May 31 from 5 - 7 and through the Memorial Day weekend and beyond.

March 19, 2013

Talona V. 's Moondancer, Elephant, Jemez etc.

New artist in gallery: Elaine Alghani,from L.A. creator of beautiful Shaministic, healing pendants and elaborate necklaces. Will add images soon.

March 18, 2013

Gates of Wisdom

Elaine Alghani, a chaministic jewelry artist from L.A. has joined A SEA Gallery with 7 pieces of her beautiful works. Check the front window desplayor come in to view her pieces. We are still on winter hours, open Thurs. - Sun and by appointment.

March 12, 2013

msteinhoff@cybermesa.com

February 27, 2013

Rapture Anyone?

egg tempera 36x48

February 21, 2013

This image was in the LCB for years, is now in Gallery.

Seeking Wisdom

January 14, 2013

Winds of Change

egg tempera 282x22

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.