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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

Check out Larry’s work at ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE’s FORAY Exhibition running through Sunday, November 2.

• EXHIBIT HOURS: 11a to 3p, Wednesdays through Sundays, through Nov. 2

• LOCATION:
Fusion | 708
708 1st St. NW
Albuquerque

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

He has been influenced in his artistic endeavors by the work of Richard Diebenkorn, Mark Tobey, Franz Kline, and Ben Nicholson. Larry’s work has been shown in two exhibits at the New Mexico Art League and was selected for a recent two-month, one-man exhibit at a downtown gallery in Albuquerque.

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

Since retiring from his music career and moving to Albuquerque six years ago, he has devoted his time to drawing and painting, and has discovered a passion for abstract art. Continued ...

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

He authored eight textbooks for clarinetists that are still in wide use throughout the country and have been translated into Italian and Spanish. His four educational CDs, exploring great clarinet virtuosos of the past, are considered “must-hear” for all aspiring players. Continued ...

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

Larry Guy enjoyed a 45-year career as a clarinetist in New York City, where he played with most of the city's orchestras, ballets, operas, and modern dance companies, numerous Broadway shows. He taught clarinet and chamber music at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, Vassar College, and NYU.

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

Check out Benita’s work at ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE’s upcoming FORAY Exhibition running through Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, at FUSION | 708.

• EXHIBIT HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, October 3 - November 2

• LOCATION:
Fusion | 708
708 1st St. NW
Albuquerque

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

Benita coordinates the informal Abstract Critique Group, sponsored by A4, and enjoys the process of other abstract artists sharing their own work and explorations.

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

cont'd: Benita has experimented with many different forms of art over the years, always eager to try new materials, techniques, and approaches. Benita does representational art in addition to abstract. Now, he works in acrylic, watercolor, gouache, collage, small-scale sculpture, and fiber arts.

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 2d

Benita loves the ambiguity of abstract art. Because her art does not attempt to represent actual reality, the viewer must bring their own perspectives to the art. Are those leaves, seaweed, locks of hair, or strips of fabric blowing in the breeze? Is it meant to evoke joy, sorrow, or curiosity?

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 4d

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 4d

Check out Carolyn’s work at ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE’s upcoming FORAY Exhibition running through Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, at FUSION | 708.

• EXHIBIT HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, October 3 - November 2

• LOCATION:
Fusion | 708
708 1st St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 4d

Albuquerque's sky and landscape inspired Carolyn to express the natural beauty of the desert on canvas. Her abstract paintings reflect a deepening awareness of painting intuitively, giving the viewer a glimpse of the colors. shapes and forms she experienced after moving to New Mexico.

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 5d

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 5d

Check out Marca’s work at ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE’s upcoming FORAY Exhibition running from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Fusion | 708.

• EXHIBIT HOURS: 11a to 3p, Wednesdays through Sundays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 2.

• LOCATION:
Fusion | 708
708 1st St. NW
Albuquerque

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 5d

Over the years, Marca attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco, and 3 other schools. She picked up painting, sculpture, landscape and interior design, ceramics, forestry, and photography. For 37 years, Marca ran her own nursery growing Japanese Maples and commercial landscape design jobs.

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 6d

#fusionabq #fusiontheatre #albuquerqueartists #abqartists #albuquerqueabstractartists #abstractartists #newmexicoart #artistssupportingartists

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 6d

ALBUQUERQUE ABSTRACT ARTISTS ALLIANCE’s FORAY Exhibition will run through Sunday, November 2, 2025, at FUSION | 708.

• EXHIBIT HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 2

• LOCATION:
FUSION | 708
708 1st St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 6d

Michael Ottersen is a visual artist living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His primary focus is oil painting and works on paper, with occasional experiments in 3D. He offers instruction in abstract painting and drawing at several locations in the city and online.
See Michael’s art at michaelottersen.com

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 7d

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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to everyone for a terrific opening reception. We couldn’t have done it without you.
@millends.bsky.social @artcatsal.bsky.social @wqsart.bsky.social @nanogirl7.bsky.social
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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you, Albuquerque Journal, for picking our exhibit for your '7 Events | 7 Days' feature. Our opening reception is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening at FUSION | 708, 1st St. NW, Albuquerque. See you all there!
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Albuquerque Abstract Artists Alliance @abqabstractartists.bsky.social · 10d

Michael Ottersen mapping out the exhibit space on Wednesday. See you there on Friday.

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