artists & their work
galleryFRITZ | stories is an on-going series highlighting a single artist. We sit down one-on-one to discuss new bodies of work, tell stories and have some creative fun. New videos will be released Tuesdays and Thursday.
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from the vault: THE SURVIVAL OF VENUS
Amanda Banker explains how her work has changed over the years.
highlighted work:
THE SURVIVAL OF VENUS, 2018 | Amanda Banker | oil on panel | 24 x 36 in. | $5,200
from the vault: DUALITY
Jen Pack discusses the duality in her small works on vellum.
highlighted work:
IN POWERFUL SOFTNESS, THE LIGHT RADIATES HEALING, 2020 | Jen Pack | colored pencil, thread on vellum | 17.5 x 17.5 x 2 in. | $1,400
episode 25: MEOW WOLF
Tim Jag talks about his work with local collective Meow Wolf and selfies.
highlighted work:
STARNOVA series, 2016 | Tim Jag | acrylic & colored pencil on paper | 32 x 40 in. | $4,400 each
episode 24: STARNOVA
Tim Jag explores the cosmos and its effect on optical art.
highlighted work:
STARNOVA series, 2016 | Tim Jag | acrylic & colored pencil on paper | 32 x 40 in. | $4,400 each
episode 23: OPTICAL DRAWINGS
Tim Jag discusses his parameters for creating his Optical Drawing series.
highlighted work:
OPTICAL DRAWING series, 2019 | Tim Jag | acid free stonehenge paper & graphite | 36 x 45 in. (framed) | $4,500 each
episode 22: COLD MOON GRAFFITI
Laura Wait shares her interest in moon phases, written language and her brushes.
highlighted work:
COLD MOON GRAFFITI, 2019 | Laura Wait | acrylic & paper on panel | 36 x 45 in. | $6,500
episode 21: IN THE HELIOSPHERE
Laura Wait shares her fascination with NASA's Voyager, her utilization of Asian calligraphy and ultimately what she likes.
highlighted work:
IN THE HELIOSPHERE, 2019 | Laura Wait | acrylic, ink, paper on panel | 30 x 60 in. | $7,200
episode 20: IN THE GARDEN REDUX
Laura Wait explores how public transportation and gardens influence her work.
highlighted work:
IN THE GARDEN REDUX, 2018 | Laura Wait | acrylic, paper on panel | 42 x 36 in. | $6,000
episode 19: PRIMEVAL MURMUR
Laura Wait discusses hurricanes, primitive forests and her method.
highlighted work:
PRIMEVAL MURMUR, 2017 | Laura Wait | acrylic on panel | 30 x 76 in. | $9,000
episode 18: LOWRIDERS
John Yoyogi Fortes talks about the lowriders in Espanola, NM and their effect on his work.
highlighted work:
GET OUTTA MY FACE, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, pencil, ink, collage on canvas | 24 x 20 in. | $3,500
UNFORTUNATE CONCLUSION, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, pencil, ink, collage on canvas | 24 x 20 in. | $3,500
episode 17: NO ANTHROAPOLOGY / COLONIALGORITHM
John Yoyogi Fortes discusses the Filipino and Native American cultural displays at the 1904 World's Fair.
highlighted work:
NO ANTHROAPOLOGY/COLONIALGORITHM, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, transfer, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 72 x 54 in. | $16,000
episode 16: PROCESS & DOG PAINTINGS
John Yoyogi Fortes explains his focus on dog symbolism.
Highlighted work:
TERRITORY, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, collage, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 72 x 54 in. | $16,000
GOT YOU BACK, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 24 x 20 in. | $3,500
AWARE ARE YOU, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, enamel spray paint on canvas | 24 x 20 in. | $3,500
WHO DAT, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, enamel pen, glitter, spray paint, ink on canvas | 14 x 14 in. | $1,500
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO HOME, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 17 x 14 in. | $2,500
EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 72 x 109 in. | $28,000
episode 15: DON'T TREND ON ME
John Yoyogi Fortes alludes to the Gadsden flag and touches on modern day appropriation.
highlighted work:
DON'T TREND ON ME, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 42 x 40 in. | $6,500
episode 14: SPY BOY
John Yoyogi Fortes elaborates on south eastern indigenous tribes and their role in emancipation.
highlighted work:
SPY BOY, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, stickers, glitter, oilstick, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 72 x 66 in. | $18,000
episode 13: WHAT TRIBE YOU FROM
John Yoyogi Fortes discusses the impetus for his latest solo show.
highlighted work:
EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY, 2020 | John Yoyogi Fortes | acrylic, pencil, glitter, enamel pen, enamel spray paint on canvas | 72 x 109 in. | $28,000
extra: COMMUNE
Artist and curator Jacqueline Mallegni talks about her process and the influence of old growth forests.
highlighted work:
COMMUNE, 2019 | Jacqueline Mallegni | paper cord, cast gampi fiber | 16 x 5 x 16 in. | $650
episode 12: PIE EYES & RUFFS
Amanda Banker gives good talk on Ikea ruffs, pirate shirts and cartoon sexuality.
highlighted works:
NEW SCHOOL, 2019 | Amanda Banker | oil, graphite on panel | 22 x 17 in. | $3,500
THE DUTCH GIRL, 2020 | Amanda Banker | oil on linen | 14 x 18 in. | $2,200
BURNOUT, 2019 | Amanda Banker | oil, graphite on linen| 12 x 16 in. | $1,800
YO TAMBIEN, 2020 | Amanda Banker | oil on canvas | 28 x 24 in. | $4,800
episode 11: INTO THE WOODS
Amanda Banker tells a story about nature's unpredictability and theorizes on the "presence" in the woods.
highlighted work:
THE FOREST NYMPHS, 2020 | Amanda Banker | oil on canvas | 28 x 24 in. | $4,800
episode 10: DOODLES
Amanda Banker discusses her animation background and her "doodling" process.
highlighted work:
YO TAMBIEN, 2020 | Amanda Banker | oil on canvas | 28 x 24 in. | $4,800
episode 9: FIGURES
Thomas Christopher Haag discusses the ominous figure in all this new collection of paintings for his new solo show NO MAD.
highlighted work:
THE PLACE WE GO TO GO TO OTHER PLACES, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic & colored pencil on birch panel | 48 x 36 in. | $7,000
THE CIRCUITOUS JOURNEY OF A COSMIC NOMAD, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic on reclaimed door | 30 x 80 in. | $8,000
IT TOOK ME FOREVER TO GET HERE & I DON'T KNOW WHERE I AM, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic & colored pencil on birch panel | 48 x 36 in. | $7,000
episode 8: NO MAD
Thomas Christopher Haag details the inspiration for his new solo show NO MAD.
highlighted work:
I'VE BEEN A DIFFERENT PERSON IN EVERY PLACE I'VE EVER BEEN, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic on birch panel | 48 x 68 in. | SOLD
THE CIRCUITOUS JOURNEY OF A COSMIC NOMAD, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic on reclaimed door | 30 x 80 in. | $8,000
episode 7: PILGRIMAGE
Thomas Christopher Haag draws connections between pilgrimages and personal growth.
highlighted work:
ONE LONG ASS PILGRIMAGE, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic & colored pencil on birch panel | 36 x 48 in. | $7,000
episode 6: PROCESS
Thomas Christopher Haag walks us through his intention and process while creating his mesmerizing backgrounds.
highlighted work:
THE PLACE WHERE WE GO TO GO OTHER PLACES, 2020 | Thomas Christopher Haag | acrylic & color pencil on birch panel | 48 x 36 in. | $7,000
extra: A CONVERSATION WITH PAPER
Curator & artist Jacqueline Mallegni explains her upcoming digital project on galleryFRITZ.com and her association with IAPMA.
highlighted work:
ORTLER MOUNTAIN PROJECT: ORTLER BOOK 1, 2015 | Elizabeth Mackie | handmade kozo paper | 22 x 13 x 57 in. | $1,500
WHEN I FIRST CONSIDERED MY EMANCIPATION, 2020 | Marie Narooni | handmade paper | 20.5 x 23 in. | $900
IMMIGRATION, 2020 | Ann Marble | cast paper | 40 x 36 in. |$5,200
episode 5: DUALITY
Thomas Christopher Haag discusses how his new body of work derives from the COAXING THE SHADOW series to embody the balance of light and dark.
highlighted work:
THEY CAME FROM FAR & WIDE TO SEE DUALITY DO ITS THING, 2020 Thomas Christopher Haag acrylic on birch panel 68 x 48 in. $9,500
episode 4: ODDS & ENDS
Artist Jen Pack discusses her use of remnants to explore palette and form.
highlighted works:
ODDS & ENDS 7, Jen Pack fabric & thread 14.5 x 14.5 x 1 in. $1,400
ODDS & ENDS 14, Jen Pack fabric & thread 14.5 x 14.5 x 1 in. $1,400
ODDS & ENDS 13, Jen Pack fabric & thread 14.5 x 14.5 x 1 in. SOLD
episode 3: MOSAIC RHYTHM
Jen Pack examines the artist's hand and her process.
highlighted work:
MOSAIC RHYTHM, Jen Pack fabric, thread, poplar 21 x 80 x 3 in. $8,600
episode 2: WORKS ON VELLUM
Looking at her latest body of works on paper, Jen discusses how they relate to her earlier pieces.
highlighted works:
PLACE YOURSELF IN THE VOID (IT'S NOT A VOID), 2020 Jen Pack colored pencil, thread on vellum 17.5 x 14.5 x 2 in. $1,200
MOON SHOT!! (BRIGHTENING THE DEEPENING DESIRE), 2020 Jen Pack colored pencil, thread on vellum 17.5 x 14.5 x 2 in. $1,200
THE HARD EDGES COLLAPSE INTO MY(R)TH, 2020 Jen Pack colored pencil, thread on vellum 17.5 x 14.5 x 2 in. $1,200
A UNIFIED ARRAY THAT SCIENCE CANNOT LOCATE, 2020 Jen Pack colored pencil, thread on vellum 17.5 x 14.5 x 2 in. $1,200
episode 1: MIDNIGHT'S FIRE
Jen Pack explains her use of remnants, peacocks and the color blue.
highlighted work:
MIDNIGHT'S FIRE, Jen Pack fabric, thread, poplar 23 x 20 x 3 in. $4,200