¡Baila!

Cast a Spell, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

I have always found flamenco to be quite fascinating. The power, passion, and artistry that so many have put their souls into is something that is worthy of tremendous respect. However, I still haven't found my way to actually trying it. Lucky for me, my good friend Kris is a flamenco dancer, and she was kind enough to let me borrow her for an afternoon of photos.

We jaunted down to the New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center and the historic neighborhood of Barelas to have our fun. The Cultural Center has been host to numerous flamenco, folklorico, and other dance performances, including one going on this week; so fitting in was no problem.

Kris was a wonderful model; and although she was still for most of the shots, I hope I get to see her in action soon.

Print Show

 

Anna Reser

 

Chelsea Wrightson

Paul Glover

Guillermo Gomez

Errol Bennet Jr.

The University of New Mexico printmakers put on a gallery showing of some of the students current artwork.  Some of the artists included in the show were Paul Glover, Chelsea Wrightson, Errol Bennet Jr., Guillermo Gomez, Sandy Edwards, Emily McMaster, Anna Reser, and more.  Put on in a mixed used gallery space called Cirq, the show was an impressive presentation of what the UNM Fine Arts Department has to offer.  Brilliant compositions and stories were told through each work, and the talent was enviable.  The closing reception on Friday night not only had great turnout for the artwork, but also for the dance party to follow; beats courtesy of Sandy Edwards.  

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