Profiles of Contemporary Art

Opening Reception and Limited Edition Book Release on 9/18/26

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ViVO Contemporary is pleased to present Profiles of Contemporary Art, an engaging exhibition running from September 16 to November 16, 2026, in the gallery’s main space at 725 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico. This thoughtfully curated show features a diverse group of ViVO artists whose work combines technical skill with distinct contemporary voices. Spanning a variety of mediums and styles, the exhibition invites visitors into a rich dialogue between color, form, material, and concept. "Profiles of Contemporary Art" showcases artists who push boundaries within their disciplines, each bringing unique perspectives on themes such as memory, place, identity, and transformation. Through painting, sculpture, glass, fiber, and mixed media, the show explores how contemporary art evolves by engaging with tradition and innovation.

Upon entering, visitors will encounter Norma Alonzo’s vibrant abstractions. Her paintings burst with vivid color and energetic movement, navigating emotional landscapes through bold brushwork and dynamic compositions. Alonzo’s intuitive rhythm and intense hues challenge viewers to discover personal meaning within her swirling forms.

Next to Alonzo’s work, Ilse Bolle presents fiber constructions that blend craft and fine art. Her meticulously crafted non-objective forms use woven and sculpted fibers to engage viewers visually and tactilely. Bolle’s pieces invite reflection on materiality and memory, elevating fiber arts within the contemporary fine art dialogue and adding depth to the exhibition.

Barrie Brown’s kiln glass landscapes capture New Mexico’s natural beauty with luminous sensitivity. Her mastery of glass techniques creates ethereal works that shimmer with light and color, evoking the landscape’s shifting moods from dawn to twilight. The fragile medium contrasts with themes of transience and permanence found in the enduring natural world she celebrates.

Morning Fields of Amber Grain

31 x 22 x 2" Handmade Paper, Bamboo, Waxed Linen and Wire by Ilse Bolle

I Wonder if it’s not Blues

20 x 20 x 5" Kiln Glass by Barrie Brown

Mixed media artist Nina Glaser offers haunting layered images that combine fractured glass with photography. Her complex compositions invite contemplation of identity, fragmented memories, and time’s passage. By integrating glass, Glaser disrupts traditional representation and encourages nuanced reflections on perception and reality. Warren Keating’s contemporary figurative paintings provide fresh perspectives through aerial viewpoints. His compositions merge human forms with environmental elements, blurring the line between figure and landscape. Keating redefines portraiture by situating subjects within broader contexts, highlighting interconnectedness and prompting contemplation of human experience. 

Turbulent World 29 x 29" Mixed Media by Nina Glaser

Cowboy Blues 30 x 24" Oil on Canvas by Warren Keating

 Tracy King contributes expressive abstract paintings marked by bold brushstrokes and emotional intensity. Her gestural forms communicate movement and psychological depth, using vivid color and dynamic marks to explore inner transformation and the subconscious. King’s work exemplifies contemporary abstraction as both communication and emotional release. Ann Laser’s mixed media pieces layer storytelling through texture and color. Combining paint, collage, and found objects, her rich compositions evoke memories, history, and personal mythologies. Laser’s work encourages viewers to engage deeply, revealing new visual and emotional insights upon close inspection. Laurinda Stockwell’s abstract landscape paintings invite the viewer to enter a vibrant field of color and pattern based upon her observations while hiking the Santa Fe National Forest. Her lush canvases that depict trees as subject matter, symbolizing strength, resilience and time. 

Arc of Memory 40 x 36" Pastel and Charcoal by Tracy King

Sweet Memories 36 x 24" Mixed Media with Teabags by Ann Laser

Mountains 30 x 36" Oil on Aluminum by Laurinda Stockwell

Rounding out the exhibition are Gary Oakley’s abstract landscape oil paintings. His works capture vast natural expanses with atmospheric sensitivity, balancing abstraction and representation. Oakley’s sweeping brushstrokes and nuanced color harmonies celebrate the landscape’s grandeur and intimacy, inviting reflection on environmental beauty and fragility.

What You Gonna Do? 60 x 60" Oil on Canvas by Gary Oakley

To enhance the experience, ViVO Contemporary will publish a printed catalog featuring in-depth artist profiles, insights into their creative processes, and explorations of their inspirations. A limited number of these catalogs will be available at the opening reception, serving as collectible mementos for collectors and visitors wishing to engage deeper with the show’s themes.The opening reception on September 18 promises a lively gathering of artists, collectors, critics, and community members, offering an opportunity for conversation and connection. Located in the renowned Canyon Road art district, ViVO Contemporary provides an intimate and inspiring, museum-like setting for Profiles of Contemporary Art. The gallery’s main space highlights each artist’s distinctive voice while weaving a cohesive narrative throughout the exhibition. Both local visitors and those traveling to Santa Fe will find this show visually captivating and intellectually stimulating, offering fresh perspectives on the evolving contemporary art landscape. We invite you to join us at ViVO Contemporary from September 16 through November 16, 2026, to experience this compelling exhibition celebrating innovation, creativity, and diverse artistic voices. Encounter new works, engage with artists’ stories, and immerse yourself in a vibrant conversation reflecting the spirit of contemporary art today. For more information, event updates, and visiting hours, please visit the ViVO Contemporary website at vivocontemporary.com or contact the gallery directly. Mark your calendar for the opening reception and this must-see exhibition—an essential opportunity to experience exceptional contemporary art in one of the Southwest’s premier gallery spaces. We look forward to welcoming you this fall for Profiles of Contemporary Art.