Deborah Rael-Buckley's sculptural works tell stories of contained memory through a series of figure and chair-based forms layered with what she terms "the taxonomy of memory": the layering of personal, cultural, historical and biological imagery. Her narrative style shows many influences fueled by research in gothic stained glass, the architecture of Antoni Gaudi and Simon Rodia, Renaissance painting, and the art and architecture of ancient Mexico. She engages viewers by placing them within the construct of her own memories and making them participants in the story being told.

I have curated my second show recently with the support of the New Mexico Chapter of the National Organization for Women in the Arts (NMWA). The show titled: "The Art of the Dress: Four Personal Fittings" will be staged at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM. It will open with a paid preview on Friday March 16, 5:30-7:30pm. It will feature the mixed media works of Michelle Cooke, the painting of Nancy Delpero, the ceramic sculpture of Deborah Rael-Buckley and the photographs of Zoe Zimmerman. The public opening will be Sunday March 18, 1-3pm. This show is a part of the "Remarkable Women of Taos" year-long series of events honoring the history of women in Taos.

There will be several other evens that weekend as well, so take a weekend, come to Taos and visit the show!

http://www.newmexicowomeninthearts.org/images/Taos_Press_Relese-1.pdf

Tickets are now available through the Lensic Theater and through me.

I recently received an invitation to exhibit my work at the Center for Visual Arts in Denver, Colorado. This show will feature the works of 50 artists from Taos County and I am thrilled to be included with this group. The show titled Taos Contemporary" will run from May through August, so if you're in the Denver area this summer-check it out!

http://www.metrostatecva.org/

I am still on the board of Taos Fall Arts Festival and I am the new director of the Distinguished Achievement Award Series. Check back here to be the first to know who the three honored artists are for TFAF 2012.

http://taosfallarts.com/

Contact the artist if you are interested in the artwork displayed on this site or for information regarding commissions in ceramics and bronze.

View Deborah's work at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM

http://www.blueraingallery.com/artists/deborah_rael-buckley/0