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11-19-2007, 02:30 PM
Museum in T or C Fetes Its Art Safari Submissions
Special to Steppin' Out by LaRena Miller Museum Director <br>
<center><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2"><table align=center cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><caption align=bottom><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2">Geronimo Springs staff member Nikki Meldrum and Historical Society building chairman Ed Irwin study the creatures on artist Tomi LaPierre’s turtle, 'Relatives All'.</font></caption><tr><td><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/geronimosprings_relatives.jpg border=1 hspace=5 alt="Geronimo Springs staff member Nikki Meldrum and Historical Society building chairman Ed Irwin study the creatures on artist Tomi LaPierre’s turtle, 'Relatives All'."></td></tr></table></font></center> <br>Truth or Consequences New Mexico: In the above photo, Geronimo Springs Museum staff member Nikki Meldrum and Historical Society Board building chairman Ed Irwin study the many creatures on artist Tomi LaPierre’s turtle, “Relatives All”, sponsored by Sharon Smyers.
Tomi LaPierre, a long time New Mexico resident currently living in the Las Cruces area, is talented in sculpture as well as painting. She is a member of the National League of American Pen women, American Academy of Women Artists, Society of Layerists in Multi-Media, El Paso Art Association, and Artforms Artist Association of New Mexico. She is also qualified in forensic facial reconstruction.
From the beginning of time, all species have been intertwined with each other and the world they inhabit. Whether two-footed, four-footed, fish or fowl, special relationships exist among all creatures. When Tomi read the Onondaga words: “We stand somewhere between the mountain and the ant”, she was reminded once again of our great yet humble heritage. We have been privileged to exist in a world populated with great diversity and inherent beauty. Drawing on the Mimbres’ techniques, she created each little cast sculpture of species inhabiting land, water and air. As she attached them she thought of how ancient the turtle and its fellow creatures were and wondered how the future would treat us all. The fragility of the work reflects the fragility of life.
Technically each piece was designed in clay, after which a mold was made. Then each piece was hand-cast in cast stone (a sculptor’s medium containing polymers and fibers). Each piece was painted and then assembled onto the fired turtle base. The Onondaga proverb on which this work was based was placed on a hand-made paper backing in the “belly” of the turtle.
Sponsor Sharon Smyers visited Sierra County when she helped organize the 2007 Golf Shoot-Out at Elephant Butte. She became enthralled with the area, the community and all it has to offer, and the Museum with its rich collection of local history.<br><br>
<center><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2"><table align=center cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><caption align=bottom><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2">Artist Sandy Hopper and sponsor Doris Adams admire the detail of the elephant 'Journey to Enlightenment'.</font></caption><tr><td><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/geronimosprings_journey.jpg border=1 hspace=5 alt="Artist Sandy Hopper and sponsor Doris Adams admire the detail of the elephant 'Journey to Enlightenment'."></td></tr></table></font></center><br>
In this image, Artist Sandy Hopper and sponsor Doris Adams admire the detail of the elephant “Journey to Enlightenment”. As Sandy worked on her elephant she found herself drawn to memories of her youth, and the influence of the Catholic Church that permeated her community. With the church just down the street and every festival a joyous occasion, Our Lady of Guadalupe became a huge part of everyday life.<br><br>A few blocks away was the Methodist Church, and she loved the sound of church bells ringing on Sunday morning and every day at noon. The lilting sound of the bells made her stop whatever she was doing and for a few moments become centered among all that is beautiful. A simple spiritual meditation of mere moments has had a tremendous impact on the way she looks at life.<br><br>The actual Church building is such a powerful force in our lives. Just seeing the churches inspires us, gives us hope and fills us with love. When she began work on her elephant she knew it should be titled “Journey to Enlightenment” and hopes it gives serenity and joy to those who view it.<br><br>Sandy specializes in unique wearable silks and framed fine art that flow with energy and glowing color. Each piece is as unique as the surroundings that inspired it. The southwest has always been her home, growing up in El Paso, TX and now living near Elephant Butte Lake. She is a skilled, self-taught, multi-media artist whose creative energy is boundless.<br><br>
Sponsor Doris Adams grew up in Hot Springs, and since retirement has made her home here again. She is on the Sierra County Historical Society Board of Directors, along with serving on many other local community and civic groups.<br><br>Hopper's elephant and LaPierre's turtle plus three other elephants and three turtles are all on display at Geronimo Springs Museum during the 2007 Safari of Painted Elephants and Turtles. Tickets for each piece is $10.00 each and may be purchased at the Museum Gift Shop. Proceeds from this raffle will go to the Museum roofing fund. The drawing for each piece will be at the annual Historical Society dinner in February.<br><br>Stop by Geronimo Springs Museum and see these wonderful and unique pieces of art, chose your favorite and buy a ticket. Each piece will become a collector’s item, as none of them will ever be duplicated. This is your opportunity to help the Museum, an asset to our community and major tourist attraction, and at the same time perhaps own one of these exclusive art pieces.
Special to Steppin' Out by LaRena Miller Museum Director <br>
<center><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2"><table align=center cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><caption align=bottom><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2">Geronimo Springs staff member Nikki Meldrum and Historical Society building chairman Ed Irwin study the creatures on artist Tomi LaPierre’s turtle, 'Relatives All'.</font></caption><tr><td><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/geronimosprings_relatives.jpg border=1 hspace=5 alt="Geronimo Springs staff member Nikki Meldrum and Historical Society building chairman Ed Irwin study the creatures on artist Tomi LaPierre’s turtle, 'Relatives All'."></td></tr></table></font></center> <br>Truth or Consequences New Mexico: In the above photo, Geronimo Springs Museum staff member Nikki Meldrum and Historical Society Board building chairman Ed Irwin study the many creatures on artist Tomi LaPierre’s turtle, “Relatives All”, sponsored by Sharon Smyers.
Tomi LaPierre, a long time New Mexico resident currently living in the Las Cruces area, is talented in sculpture as well as painting. She is a member of the National League of American Pen women, American Academy of Women Artists, Society of Layerists in Multi-Media, El Paso Art Association, and Artforms Artist Association of New Mexico. She is also qualified in forensic facial reconstruction.
From the beginning of time, all species have been intertwined with each other and the world they inhabit. Whether two-footed, four-footed, fish or fowl, special relationships exist among all creatures. When Tomi read the Onondaga words: “We stand somewhere between the mountain and the ant”, she was reminded once again of our great yet humble heritage. We have been privileged to exist in a world populated with great diversity and inherent beauty. Drawing on the Mimbres’ techniques, she created each little cast sculpture of species inhabiting land, water and air. As she attached them she thought of how ancient the turtle and its fellow creatures were and wondered how the future would treat us all. The fragility of the work reflects the fragility of life.
Technically each piece was designed in clay, after which a mold was made. Then each piece was hand-cast in cast stone (a sculptor’s medium containing polymers and fibers). Each piece was painted and then assembled onto the fired turtle base. The Onondaga proverb on which this work was based was placed on a hand-made paper backing in the “belly” of the turtle.
Sponsor Sharon Smyers visited Sierra County when she helped organize the 2007 Golf Shoot-Out at Elephant Butte. She became enthralled with the area, the community and all it has to offer, and the Museum with its rich collection of local history.<br><br>
<center><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2"><table align=center cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><caption align=bottom><font color="black" face="Arial Narrow" size="2">Artist Sandy Hopper and sponsor Doris Adams admire the detail of the elephant 'Journey to Enlightenment'.</font></caption><tr><td><img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/geronimosprings_journey.jpg border=1 hspace=5 alt="Artist Sandy Hopper and sponsor Doris Adams admire the detail of the elephant 'Journey to Enlightenment'."></td></tr></table></font></center><br>
In this image, Artist Sandy Hopper and sponsor Doris Adams admire the detail of the elephant “Journey to Enlightenment”. As Sandy worked on her elephant she found herself drawn to memories of her youth, and the influence of the Catholic Church that permeated her community. With the church just down the street and every festival a joyous occasion, Our Lady of Guadalupe became a huge part of everyday life.<br><br>A few blocks away was the Methodist Church, and she loved the sound of church bells ringing on Sunday morning and every day at noon. The lilting sound of the bells made her stop whatever she was doing and for a few moments become centered among all that is beautiful. A simple spiritual meditation of mere moments has had a tremendous impact on the way she looks at life.<br><br>The actual Church building is such a powerful force in our lives. Just seeing the churches inspires us, gives us hope and fills us with love. When she began work on her elephant she knew it should be titled “Journey to Enlightenment” and hopes it gives serenity and joy to those who view it.<br><br>Sandy specializes in unique wearable silks and framed fine art that flow with energy and glowing color. Each piece is as unique as the surroundings that inspired it. The southwest has always been her home, growing up in El Paso, TX and now living near Elephant Butte Lake. She is a skilled, self-taught, multi-media artist whose creative energy is boundless.<br><br>
Sponsor Doris Adams grew up in Hot Springs, and since retirement has made her home here again. She is on the Sierra County Historical Society Board of Directors, along with serving on many other local community and civic groups.<br><br>Hopper's elephant and LaPierre's turtle plus three other elephants and three turtles are all on display at Geronimo Springs Museum during the 2007 Safari of Painted Elephants and Turtles. Tickets for each piece is $10.00 each and may be purchased at the Museum Gift Shop. Proceeds from this raffle will go to the Museum roofing fund. The drawing for each piece will be at the annual Historical Society dinner in February.<br><br>Stop by Geronimo Springs Museum and see these wonderful and unique pieces of art, chose your favorite and buy a ticket. Each piece will become a collector’s item, as none of them will ever be duplicated. This is your opportunity to help the Museum, an asset to our community and major tourist attraction, and at the same time perhaps own one of these exclusive art pieces.