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 got a call a few weeks ago and was offered a Peter and Madaline Martin Foundation Grant! I am very excited about this purchace award grant which will ensure that my sculpture-"LasCuentistas"-will be accessioned into a New Mexico museum-now which one? Check back to find out. I will make a decision by the end of September. I will load a pic of that piece-soon.

I am very excited to let you all know that two of the three pieces, selected as finalists for possible purchase by AIPP (Arts In Public Places) have sold. "Transcience of Memory" sold quickly after I received notification and recently "Vetus Latina" also sold, so now only Santuario is available for purchace by AIPP. AIPP New Mexico has funds for purchasing artworks for placement in state buildings such as libraries, etc. Every other year they place a call to artists from New Mexico for recent work. Finalists' works go into a pool of works that can be bought and placed in state public buildings for visitors to view, making the state's collection of art available for everyone to enjoy. Hopefully "Santuario" will be chosen and placed near you. This MAY be the last selection for a while, since budgets for arts are being cut. Keep your fingers crossed!

This year I have had a bit of trouble with tendonitis in my shoulder and have not been able to work at my usual pace. I am recovering now and entered a few shows-Contemporary Hispanic Market in Santa Fe, Telluride Arts Festival and Vail Arts Festival. I was accepted to all three, but I have decided to not attend any shows this summer. I plan to catch up with my work and be ready for next season, so I will be in the studio all summer working. If you are around the area and wish to visit my studio, just call me... I LOVE having visitors in my fabulous studio.

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