Upcoming Show in Albuquerque, May 7th

[Kirk Gittings]

THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER PRESENTS IN THE ART GALLERY:


“Urge to Wander”

Photographs by Kirk Gittings

&

“Arid Harvest” Photographs by David Ondrik (Reception Area)

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What:The photographs of Kirk Gittings: Architecture, Landscape (Main Gallery)

The photographs of David Ondrik: Arid Harvest (Reception Area)



Where: Open Space Visitor Center, Art Gallery

6500 Coors Blvd., NW,

(Between Montaño & Paseo del Norte at Bosque Meadows Rd.)
Albuquerque, New Mexico

505-897-8831



When: May 7th – June 28th, 2011

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday May 7th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm Free Admission

Contact: Joshua Willis, Parks & Recreation Dept., Open Space Division, 505-897-8856, jrwillis@cabq.gov

www.cabq.gov/openspace



Kirk Gittings has worked as a professional photographer for his entire career. His photographs document the layering of archeological history with that of modernity. Kirk will show a collection of photographs that interpret the environments of the desert, the people who choose to live there and the structures they create past and present. Included in the exhibit will be a portfolio of images commissioned by City of Albuquerque Public Art program on the Open Space staff at work in the landscape.

“What I love most about New Mexico and the Southwest is it's deep rich past. I have walked old Native American trails, the Chaco roads, the Camino Real and Santa Fe Trails. I sense that, wherever I walk, I step in the footprints of Pueblo Indians, Spanish Friars, Conquistadors or U.S. Cavalry. It is the lingering patina of these personae, and the gods they prayed to, that lies behind the sense of presence that I try to evoke in my images.”




Kirk Gittings, Piedra Lisa Open Space



More about Kirk on this website:

www.gittingsphoto.com



Also in the Open Space Visitor Reception area:



David Ondrik: Arid Harvest

David will display a body of work exploring the food that is being sustainability grown in the high desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico.





David Ondrik, Carrot Bundles



More about David of this website:

aridharvests.com



The Open Space Visitor Center and gallery is located at 6500 Coors Blvd. NW between Montaño Rd. and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and closed Mondays. Call 897-8831 for more information or visit www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter.html

[Kirk Gittings]

I hope to see some of you there!

[Kirk Keyes]

I wish I could be there. I've always enjoyed your photos.

[bob carnie]

How many days drive from Denver to this location?
I am planning a trip to see the Brett Weston show in Colorado.
Then back to Chicago for some photoshop training.
June is doable

I hope to see some of you there!

[Kirk Gittings]

Hmmm Brett Weston. I'm not sure I can compete with that........anyway it is 440 miles Bob-about a 6 hour drive. I could have have some Dumonte on ice waiting for you. If you can't come down maybe I could come up and meet you in Denver. Two of my kids and all my grandkids live in Denver-so I get up there often-always looking for an excuse.

This show is for a small commission I did for the city and filled out with earlier work. 3/4s LF. Some silver, some ink, some Piezography.

[matthew blais]

Congrats! Hope it goes well Kirk

[Jan Pietrzak]

Kirk,

I am not sure it so far away.
Lets see 3: to 5: May the 7th
OK, just for you.

Jan Pietrzak

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Congrats Kirk!

Wish I could see it, I have always been a fan of you and your work.

[Jan Pietrzak]

Kirk,

Oh, I forgot that I am not living in SoCal any more, but even then a hour or two to get to an opening was a piece of cake. And that was only 30 miles away. See you on the 7th.

Jan Pietrzak

[bob carnie]

6 hours is a piece of cake, I would love to see the exhibit, I will email you when we are on the way to Colorado,, I am not worried about the Dumonte, just don't get a head start on me and we will be ok.
It looks like the Canadians Invade Kentucky is finally on, Paul is negotiating the last little details on space, with that in mind , maybe meeting some local business people in your area would be in order and the Canadians can then Invade New Mexico , after we demolish Kentucky.

Hmmm Brett Weston. I'm not sure I can compete with that........anyway it is 440 miles Bob-about a 6 hour drive. I could have have some Dumonte on ice waiting for you. If you can't come down maybe I could come up and meet you in Denver. Two of my kids and all my grandkids live in Denver-so I get up there often-always looking for an excuse.

This show is for a small commission I did for the city and filled out with earlier work. 3/4s LF. Some silver, some ink, some Piezography.