Through the Eyes of Fechin
On view through January 9, 2022 in the Fechin House
"Taos Pueblo" Nicolai Fechin, 1928, oil on canvas, 20.5"x33" Courtesy of the Peterson Collection
Each artist approaches the canvas in an entirely unique manner; their individual interpretation is as unique as a fingerprint. Renowned artist Nicolai Fechin (1881-1955) was no exception. His exuberant yet precise use of line and color to define form has captivated viewers for over a century. Set in the context of the exquisite home Fechin crafted by hand, and primarily featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs from private collections not previously exhibited in Taos, this exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to experience Fechin’s world through his keen eye.
Exhibition Support for Through the Eyes of Fechin
Lead support provided by an Anonymous Donor. Major support provided by Nikki and Mark Donner, Ann and Bob Dyer, Mindy and Roger Eiteljorg, and Waterstone Mortgage. Additional support provided by Cindy Atkins, Kitty and Andy Ault, Annie and Bill Brown, Ted Schupbach, and Zaplin Lampert Gallery.
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House is supported in part by generous grants from New Mexico Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the New Mexico Humanities Council.
Exhibition Support for Through the Eyes of Fechin
Lead support provided by an Anonymous Donor. Major support provided by Nikki and Mark Donner, Ann and Bob Dyer, Mindy and Roger Eiteljorg, and Waterstone Mortgage. Additional support provided by Cindy Atkins, Kitty and Andy Ault, Annie and Bill Brown, Ted Schupbach, and Zaplin Lampert Gallery.
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House is supported in part by generous grants from New Mexico Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the New Mexico Humanities Council.
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From the Permanent Collection: Taos Society of Artists
On view through January 9, 2022 in the Fechin House The Taos Society of Artists (TSA) was an organization of artists founded in Taos, New Mexico, in 1915 by Joseph Henry Sharp, E. Irving Couse, Oscar E. Berninghaus, W. Herbert Dunton, Ernest Blumenschein, and Bert Phillips. The group sent traveling exhibits of their work across the United States, exposing audiences to new cultures, new visions, and a new landscape. These marketing efforts put Taos "on the map" for art and tourism, making it one of America's most important art colonies. Select paintings from Taos Art Museum's permanent collection by members of the Taos Society of Artists are featured in the study on the first floor of the Fechin House and the master bedroom on the second floor. To learn more about the Taos Society of Artists, please visit this web page. |
Oscar E. Berninghaus, "Watching the Ballgame" Oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
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"Valley Mist," mixed media, 20"x24"
“When I was Six I was a Horse” A Retrospective by Peggy McGivern
On View: September 11 - October 17, 2021 in the Fechin Studio
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 11, 1:00-3:00 PM
In accordance with the current mandate in Taos, we ask reception guests to wear masks and practice social distancing to keep our town safe. Studio capacity will be limited to 15 at a time. Before and after viewing the exhibition, we encourage guests to celebrate Peggy and mingle on the patio
while wearing masks (except while eating).
Having worked as a professional artist since the '70s, Taos artist Peggy McGivern can’t remember when she wasn’t painting. She has tried every medium and technique, but there has always been a wavy line of connection between then and now. McGivern began with abstraction when she lived with her two children in Manchester, England, followed by three-dimensional work in the '80s. In the '90s, she moved to a more traditional style for a short time but found it did not challenge her enough. Ultimately, she reached back to her roots, working on abstracting her narrative. In her words, “There always has to be a glimmer of truth in my work.”
McGivern usually works in series, using a color palette reminiscent of the 1940s. Rich-toned colors of burnt orange and rusty red, with subtle brass and lime green, held together with shadows of warm plum and soft charcoal, she depicts the people and places she has encountered in her travels around the world.
This exhibition will be a retrospective of McGivern's 40-year career as a professional artist and held in conjunction with her new pictorial memoir, “When I was six, I was a horse."
On View: September 11 - October 17, 2021 in the Fechin Studio
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 11, 1:00-3:00 PM
In accordance with the current mandate in Taos, we ask reception guests to wear masks and practice social distancing to keep our town safe. Studio capacity will be limited to 15 at a time. Before and after viewing the exhibition, we encourage guests to celebrate Peggy and mingle on the patio
while wearing masks (except while eating).
Having worked as a professional artist since the '70s, Taos artist Peggy McGivern can’t remember when she wasn’t painting. She has tried every medium and technique, but there has always been a wavy line of connection between then and now. McGivern began with abstraction when she lived with her two children in Manchester, England, followed by three-dimensional work in the '80s. In the '90s, she moved to a more traditional style for a short time but found it did not challenge her enough. Ultimately, she reached back to her roots, working on abstracting her narrative. In her words, “There always has to be a glimmer of truth in my work.”
McGivern usually works in series, using a color palette reminiscent of the 1940s. Rich-toned colors of burnt orange and rusty red, with subtle brass and lime green, held together with shadows of warm plum and soft charcoal, she depicts the people and places she has encountered in her travels around the world.
This exhibition will be a retrospective of McGivern's 40-year career as a professional artist and held in conjunction with her new pictorial memoir, “When I was six, I was a horse."