FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1st, 2024
STRATA GALLERY
125 Lincoln Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Media contact: Carla Caletti: carla@carlacaletti.com
Strata Gallery Presents, “Gathering Between” Abstract Figurative Work by Artist Carla Caletti, April 2nd – April 19th
Reception: April 5th, 5-7pm and Artist Talk: April 6th, 3-4pm
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – Strata Gallery presents a solo exhibition, “Gathering Between” featuring abstract figurative paintings and sculpture by New Mexico based artist, Carla Caletti. The exhibition opens April 2nd with a reception for the artist on April 5th from 5-7pm and there will be an artist talk on April 6th from 3-4pm.
Working from an inner landscape and worlds real and imagined, Caletti’s abstracted figures are conceived as a cross between superheroes and totemic beings that bridge between the seen and unseen. They surface as a ballast for the chaotic and destructive aspects in the world and offer an infusion of protection, care, and hope. The gathering of disparate fragments to create a new whole is essential in Caletti’s work. This can be seen in her abstract sculptural figures which are conjured from all found and recycled materials. In her paintings she layers her surfaces and scrapes them away saving the removed material for future paintings. This creates a sense of time and speaks to the impermanence of the physical realm and the richness of liminal space.
Fellow Santa Fe Artist Trent Gerard Edwards comments,”An ancient warmth resonates from these paintings; a thoughtful pulse from the heart. The simple yet adorned figures occupying Carla’s work are the vowels of her artistic language and a beautiful art form providing space for our contemplation.”
As a self-taught artist working since her first painting 23 years ago when pregnant with her daughter, Caletti has forged her own path in how she makes her work and what materials are involved. She has shown in galleries and art fairs including SomARTS Gallery in San Francisco and Van Der Plas Gallery and Art Expo both in New York City, created pop-ups, street art and curated group shows. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Caletti is now based in Northern New Mexico. She is an established member of Strata Gallery.
Strata Gallery: 505-780-5403
Hours Open: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday.
www.stratagallerysantafe.com