Located off of Historic Route 66 in Old Town, Albuquerque
We present to you, the artists of
Wolf Martinez Gallery
Steve Phillips
Steve Phillips is an acrylic artist whose work is a mixture of impressionism meets Surrealism. Steve's work takes you to another place and time with each painting as he mines his unconscious for dreamlike imagery that mocks social conventions. Steve's artistic vision, along with his humor and verve come through strongly within each new piece.
Jeanette Iskat
Jeanette Iskat is a watercolor and mixed media artist, living in rural northern New Mexico. Her work spans from political abstracts to pin up imagery but is always based in what she experiences observing and participating in the world.
Israel Francisco Haros Lopez was born in East Los Angeles to immigrant parents of Mexican descent. He is a recent recipient of the Kindle Project’s “Makers Muse Award” for his community work. He brings his firsthand knowledge of the realities of migration, U.S. border policies, and life as a Mexican American to his work with families and youth as a mentor, educator, art instructor, ally, workshop facilitator and activist. Even with a 1.59 High School G.P.A., Israel managed to go back to college and raise his grades to get accepted into U.C. Berkeley and receive a degree in English Literature and Chicano Studies followed by an M.F.A in Creative Writing. At formal and informal visual art spaces, Israel creates and collaborates in many interdisciplinary ways including poetry, performance, music, visual art, video making and curriculum creation. His work addresses a multitude of historical and spiritual layered realities of border politics, identity politics, and the re-interpretation of histories.
Dolores Aragon
Dolores Aragon, a native of Peralta, NM, found her artistic calling at a young age. Drawing from her upbringing in a close-knit Hispanic family, she paints scenes that reflect the cherished memories of her childhood. Her art captures moments like planting chile and building their adobe home, symbolizing the values of hard work and unity.
Dolores's deep faith in God and love for the church are central themes in her work, adding a spiritual dimension to her art. Through her paintings, she brings to life the simple yet profound characters that embody her rich cultural heritage.
Today, Dolores continues to draw inspiration from her past, creating art that celebrates her upbringing and the enduring traditions that shape her life and work.
Orlando Cruz is a multidisciplinary artist and activist from Santa Ana Pueblo. Orlando has a wide array of work ranging from spray paint stencil art to ledger drawings. You will also find paint-pour skateboard decks and drums, mono prints, screen printed clothing in his collection of work. He has been involved in indigenous liberation efforts such as being on the front lines of the stand off at Standing Rock, North Dakota, to the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington DC. Orlando is also a musician and published author. Check out the hand made items he makes on Instagram or catch him vending around Albuquerque.
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Laura Jimenez
Laura Jimenez, a native of Laredo, Texas, is known for her dual passions in law and art. As the first Hispanic female County Attorney in Nueces County, she has served her community for over 20 years, representing an unopposed election in each term.
Despite being a self-taught artist, Laura has been drawing since childhood. Over the past eight years, she has honed her painting skills under the mentorship of Grace Barraza Vega. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions locally, nationally, and internationally, including at art museums, cultural centers, and galleries.
Laura's art is characterized by vibrant colors that reflect the joy and vibrancy of Mexican culture. Notably, she was selected as one of the Loteria Cards "El Gorrito" for the KSpace Contemporary Loteria Project, contributing to the largest mural in downtown Corpus Christi.
As she prepares to retire from her role as County Attorney in December 2020, Laura looks forward to dedicating more time to her artistic endeavors, continuing to celebrate her culture through her art.
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Wolf Martinez
Manuel Martínez started painting as a child, encouraged by his grandmother to teach himself an artist’s craft. Rooted proudly in his indigenous and campesino heritage from an early age, he found his ideal subjects in the human's others missed seeing or ignored. His work, honed by 34 years of creating, focuses on the personal and political, rendered impeccably in acrylic, mixed media, and charcoal. He’s in museums and private collections but chooses to sell on his own terms.
He’s also an expert vintage toy and collectible dealer. Wolf Martinez gallery allows him to merge his artistic and collecting skills, showcasing both while offering a beautiful space to highlight artists he loves. The gallery showcases BIPOC and allied artists who create political and socially conscious art, often with a pop spin.
Carolyn Wolf a native of New Mexico began teaching herself to paint 13 years ago. After a 17-year career in working with children, she has recently chosen to focus on her art and managing the family gallery. Her paintings are exuberant, colorful and beautifully rendered, focusing on strong, beautiful women. Her small works of plus sized women in joyous action share space with huge jewel toned reinas y diosas. She creates the gallery designs of t-shirts and other screen-printed items, and can often be seen printing in-house. She’s self-published books of her work, makes jewelry and coparents their six children.
Both Manuel and Carolyn enthusiastically encourage their children Marielena, DonDiego, DonDiorre, Lorena, DonDesao and DonDeziteo to learn the techniques they are constantly using: framing art, hanging shows, creating and displaying house lines, art and carefully curated merchandise.
Wolf Martinez Gallery is currently located off the plaza in Historic Old Town Albuquerque but will be coming to a city near you!
Robert Weibel
Robert Weibel has an array of wooden figures and drawings representing Weibel’s mythopoetic exploration of people and animals, real and imagined. Robert is Known for images he creates by igniting gunpowder on paper, Weibel also has a mixed media series of animal totems and spirit guides.
Timoteo Barron Curtiss
Timoteo Barron Curtiss is a self-taught artist born in East Los Angeles and raised in the surrounding suburbs. He mainly works with acrylics on canvas but has ventured out with other mediums. Heavily influenced by Dia De Los Muertos as his grandfather who helped raise him was buried on that special day. He is also a musician and comes from a family of musicians and artists. Timoteo has many Mexican artist influences however, Jose Guadalupe Posada is the artist that influences him the most. Timoteo has been fortunate to work with many organizations and schools to share his work. Timoteo explains that "art has truly saved me from life's struggles and created many avenues for me to pursue. I'm just grateful for the people that have helped me and happy to pass what I do along. Timo"
Samantha Chavez
Samantha Chavez is an indigenous, self-taught artist and muralist born in Santa Fe/O'gah Po'geh, with roots in the land pre-De Vargas. Her artistic journey began when she hesitantly submitted a mask to a group art show at Alas de Agua, sparking a lifelong passion. Today, she is a full-time artist whose work is a deeply personal reflection of her emotions and inner thoughts about the world and her experiences. Samantha's paintings are not planned but evolve with each brushstroke, embodying a mix of darkness, light, and humor. Each piece is crafted with fierce raw passion and obsession, showcasing her unique artistic vision.
Daithi Kelly, Visual Artist
Daithi, born in the United States in 1972, is a highly acclaimed artist known for his exceptional talent and extensive artistic journey. His early recognition for his artistic abilities set the stage for a remarkable career.
Daithi's artistic education has taken him to prestigious institutions such as The University of Wisconsin, The Art Students League of New York City, and Lucca, Italy through The Pratt Institute of Art. During his time in Italy, his studio was located in the Cathedral Santa Maria Bianca, adding a unique dimension to his artistic development.
His work has been exhibited in museums, galleries, universities, and city centers across North America, Ireland, Italy, and Argentina, showcasing the global reach of his artistic vision. Daithi has also shared his knowledge and passion for art through teaching engagements at various institutions, including The McColl Center for the Visual Arts in Charlotte, NC, the Save the World Project in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nimbus Arts in Napa Valley, California, and Madison College. He has also served as an Artist in Residence at The Goodman Community Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Currently based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Daithi continues to create art in his studio. His work is represented by four galleries nationally, and his pieces can be found in numerous public, private, and corporate collections. To explore more of Daithi's art, visit his website at theartofdaithi.com.