Molly Zimmer
Painting 1
JAMES MONTOYA
Artist James Montoya, locally known and born in Santa Fe NM, has adopted
Albuquerque as his current home. Montoya received his BAFA from UNM in 2010 and
has started producing art for the local community since 2003. No doubt Montoya astonishes
the community with his vibrant use of colors and precision of finely executed
line work displayed in every medium he uses.
His primary work is in acrylic but has used every medium from encaustic
wax, to watercolors and natural pigments, to airbrushing with automotive
base coats and candies. With being such a modern and contemporary artist,
information was terribly hard to attain; such as what medium was used or what size picture was, but his whole display of his pieces can be seen at local store Masks Y Mas on Central Ave here in Albuquerque. Unfortunately, Montoya recently was robbed and all of his tools such as air brushing equipment, paint, finalized work ready for sale, even paintbrushes were stolen. Today, he his gaining speed with his Go Fund Me page and will be back on track creating his visions again. I wanted to chose a local artist to help possibly propel them to the next level and give an opportunity for exposure to Montoya since I enjoy his work. Most of Montoya’s pictures are
done with an air brush, he also uses oil and acrylics; I wanted to let his
artwork speak for itself, so here it is.
Events James Montoya Hosted:
-Tractor
Brewing Wells Park, "Art Fight", 2014-present
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Shows:
-Archetype
Tattoo, "New and Recent Works" 2015: Acrylic
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Muse
Gallery, "La Bella Muerta; A Beautiful Death" 2014: Charcoal, Conte
Crayon, Acrylic
Phoenix,
Arizona
-Monarch
Theater, "RAW Communique" 2014: Acrylic
Phoenix,
Arizona
-Melting
Heart Gallery and Boutique, "Cosmic Vibrations" 2014: Acrylic
Phoenix,
Arizona
-Gallery
La Melgrosa, "AZ/NM Connect" 2014: Acrylic
Phoenix,
Arizona
-Satellite
Coffee, "One by One x 100" 2014: Acrylic
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Annual
South Valley Marigold Parade, 2012-2014: Acrylic
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Satellite
Coffee, "New Works" 2013: Acrylic
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Kimo
Theatre, "People", 2012: Acrylic
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Spanish Colonial
Arts Society Spanish Market, 2001-2012: Straw Appliqué, Wood, Natural Pigments,
Watercolors, Natural Marble Dust Gesso
Santa Fe, New Mexico
-South Broadway Cultural Center, "Dia de Los
Muertos", 2011-2012: Oil, Pencil, Ink
Albuquerque, New Mexico
-South
Broadway Cultural Center, "Our Lady of Guadalupe", 2010, 2012, 2014:
Oil
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Trill
Art Space, "Revenge of the Cool Kids", 2009: Acrylic
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Freaks
of Nature Care Show, 2008: Acrylic Airbrush
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-Super
Nationals Car Show, 2007-2013: Airbrush
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
-The
Donkey Gallery, "In the Cut", 2007: Stencil
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
His color pal-latte does seem very similar to a lot of New Mexican artist especially around the city environment. It probably due to the graffiti around the city that blends the color into the shadows that make them stand out. A lot of the Hispanic culture is also incorporated in his portraits. He is a True New Mexican.
ReplyDeleteI like that all of his paintings have a completely different style to them, but you can still tell he has his own personal style which makes each piece recognizable.
ReplyDeleteI like the bowling pins a lot they look like they were fun to make. It seems he is still experimenting with his style. His work doesn't seem cohesive and I know the works aren't supposed to connect but there lacks a set style they're all so different. Although with time I'm sure his style will develop.
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