The Multidimensional Artwork of Farlan Ghahate

     Farlan Ghahate, from the Gallup area in Northern New Mexico will bring the flavor and colors of the region to Quillin-Stephens Gallery in Las Cruces in August of 2015.
     Born and raised in the Zuñi Pueblo, Ghahate's trademark includes complex, multidimensional wood carvings and brilliant acrylic paintings, that often portray mesas, building styles, and symbols reflective of  Zuñi culture.  This will be the first public exhibit of Ghahate's artwork.  
 Carvings are always made from ethically wildcrafted native woods.  Often, Ghahate will hike for miles before finding the perfect piece with which to carve a new sculpture.  Using hand tools, he allows the original shape of the wood to inspire the final piece.  For this reason, each wood carving has its own unique story.  As you examine and turn each piece, the story evolves. Beads, acrylics, and even moving parts add unique dimensions to Ghahate's talented carvings.

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     Paintings often include the mesa's, rain clouds, and other images which speak to the to the Zuñi way of life. Like his carvings, each painting has a story to tell.
     Farlan will be in Las Cruces, NM the first week of August, and will participate in the Friday Art Ramble and Guest Artist Reception at Quillin-Stephens Gallery,  from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on August 7, 2015.  His work will remain on exhibit there through the month of August.