05/23/2026
Our current exhibition, Bound by the High Desert: Contemporary Fiber Art, is currently on view at the gallery at El Zaguán! Fiber art has a rich history in Santa Fe, and these local artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium in beautiful, sometimes unexpected ways.
Whether you love intricate weaving, traditional regional embroidery, or bold structural felt, this show is a must-see.
Swipe through to meet the artists and learn a bit about their process:
📸 In Order of Appearance:
Image 1: Andrea Dupree — An interdisciplinary artist and educator who transforms wool and gathered materials into expressive, structural fiber sculptures that explore the relationship between ecology and spiritual symbolism.
Image 2: Nancy Kozikowski (and Gallery Director Anne Kelly) — A figure in the global fiber art community, this Albuquerque-born tapestry artist utilizes painting and weaving to explore the intersection of ancient and contemporary subconscious language.
Image 3: Pando Speer — One of two internationally recognized master weavers creating under the shared creative umbrella of The Warp Zone, Pando weaves her distinct textiles, drawing inspiration from the Northern New Mexico landscape to execute complex multi-harness pattern designs and traditional Ikat dye techniques.
Image 4: Dain Daller — Working side-by-side with Pando in their Abiquiu studio, Dain’s individual projects are fueled by a shared, indirect link of inspiration, resulting in fine textiles that reflect a matching, deep mastery of heritage weaving.
Image 5: Benita Ortega-Rael — A vital figure in the contemporary revival of Spanish Colonial Colcha Embroidery. Her award-winning work is defined by historic traditions, using hand-woven sabanilla backing and hand-spun, hand-dyed yarns. .rael
The exhibition is on view now through June 20th! Stop by the El Zaguán gallery during our regular hours to see these incredible groupings in person.
