By Iven Kelley-Dobson
Galeria Potranca hosts two events; Second Weekend, March 14th, 15th & 16th and Final Friday, March 28th, 29th & 30th. Both events kickoff on each Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with wine & cheese receptions and open the following Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In March we will be introducing five new artists and their work with eight artists returning, introducing new work.
Among our artists this month you will meet:
Nicanora: Nicanora Valdéz is the daughter of the late Esteban Valdéz, a well-known ceramist who made pottery in his rural home outside of San Miguel in the community of Flor de Begonia for decades until his passing. Nicanora, now 71, learned how to make pottery in in her father’s style. Her work, hand-built vessels in red clay with lovely designs painted on the interior, depict daily life and scenes from traditional to whimsical, influenced by her rural surroundings outside of San Miguel de Allende. Nicanora is continuing the family tradition of pottery making that began with her grandparents and parents, she is now the sole heir of this tradition with no other family members continuing after her.
Josué: Josué is originally from Zacatecas and moved San Miguel to continue his education and pursue his talent as an artist. Josué is self-taught, working in the various mediums of acrylic, watercolor, pencil, ink, and majolica on pottery; all reflecting the vibrant colors and landscapes of San Miguel. His attention to detail and light bring a photographic realism to his work.
Carola: Carola was born in Buenos Aires and at the age of five moved with her family to London, then later Barcelona where she started her career in fashion design. Her career took her to New York City where she initially worked with Halston and later started her own design company to include theater costume design. Hours and hours in photo shoots inspired Carola to photograph her own work as well as other photographic projects. Starting in 2010 she devoted her creativity solely into photography. As a self-taught artist, inspiration comes from experimentation, the unusual, mysterious, and dramatic sensualities of nature. Carola’s work has been published in print and digital media.
Ricardo: Ricardo Mendoza Bautista, a native Sanmiguelense, started working at a young age in local craft workshops in sheet metal, brass, and glass. As a young man, Ricardo emigrated to the United States until his unfortunate deportation to Mexico and return to San Miguel. His art reflects his dreams be better as a person and artist. His art is his passion; bringing his imagination to fruition. Ricardo’s sculptures in metal, glass, and brass reflect various theme’s throughout Mexico and the nature within.
Approximately 50% of the artists at Galería Potranca are Mexican, many could be considered “outsider artists” in that they have not had formal art training but their talent and creativity are natural and readily apparent. Other artists have had studied art and techniques (some having art degrees). Our goal at Galería Potranca is to give artists a platform to show their work and meet the public, giving them the opportunity to receive feedback and encouragement.
You have two opportunities to view new art, meet the artists and enjoy wine & cheese at both events every second and final Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and the following Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Galeria Potranca is open by appointment guided by Iven Kelley-Dobson who brings a lifelong career as an entrepreneur in the creative fields of floral, art, and interior design. With his husband, Jim, he has called San Miguel home since 2011. His work in Galeria Potranca is called FACES, mixed media sculptures created from found objects.
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