September 26 NMSU presentation by Carolyn Salas CANCELLED

Carolyn Salas, will not be giving a talk tonight at New Mexico State University. However, her work will be on display as part of the University Art Museum exhibition which opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at the museum, 1308 E. University Ave. Learn more about each exhibition at https://uam.nmsu.edu/upcoming-exhibitions-events/index.htm

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Carolyn Salas’ sculptures consist of waterjet cut powdered steel and aluminum pieces, either on walls or freestanding. (Photo courtesy Carolyn Salas)

Source: NMSU News Release
Sept. 20, 2024
WRITER: Minerva Baumann, mbauma46@nmsu.edu

WHO: Carolyn Salas, named a 2021 Artist-in-Residence at Google and most recently was commissioned by the United States Tennis Association and the Armory Show to create a new outdoor sculpture for the US Open. https://carolynsalas.com/home.html

WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26

WHERE: New Mexico State University, Devasthali Hall in the bleachers, 1308 E. University. The presentation will be both in-person and over zoom at https://nmsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qAxkevkARhidjrth3M4VSA .

VISUALS: Salas uses the walls of the gallery as sculptures, carving human size shapes into them, transforming viewers’ conception of space, place, and their relationship to objects and form. Her multidimensional chromatic sculptures oscillate between geometric abstraction and figuration. Inspired by research on healing therapies and dream analysis, Salas composes forms from a fresh lexicon of symbols and materials, referencing ritual, female strength and resilience, mental health, and art history.

Opening receptions for “Carolyn Salas: Night Vision,” “Carlos Rosales-Silva: Border Destroyer,” and “Warhol & Friends” will be from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the University Art Museum at NMSU, 1308 E University Ave. Learn more about each exhibition at https://uam.nmsu.edu/upcoming-exhibitions-events/index.htm

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