So I went to the Photo New Mexico show at Matrix Fine Art last night – and it was fabulous! Will and I walked over (I love living where I can walk to great galleries) and schmoozed for a while. It was great to see such a large crowd for the show. I had several friends and aquaintances stop by including the lovely Regina, the ever rockin’ Alexis & Ramone, and my awesome friend Tony (love you Tony!). I stayed until the bitter end – mostly because there was a “People’s Choice” award that was voted on during the evening and announced right at the end. And guess what? I won!!!

This is from a press release prior to the show”

Photo New Mexico – A juried Show (Juror: Doug Fairfield, curator, ABQ Museum) opens at Matrix on Saturday night. Twenty-four New Mexico photographers, including David Antreasian, Carl Latino, and emerging artist P.D. Rearick, reveal their artistic vision in this first-ever collaboration between the curator of the Albuquerque Museum, Doug Fairfield, and an Albuquerque art gallery. Fairfield selected a range of works from traditional New Mexico imagery to abstract and figurative photography. Experience the pinnacle of New Mexico photographic talent in this must-see show. The show runs through July 26 with a gallery talk by juror Doug Fairfield, Curator, Albuquerque Museum on Saturday, July 19, 1-2pm

I didn’t win a car or anything fancy – mostly just a line to add to the CV. But it is so gratifying to know that my work touched a lot of people, my work is definitely more emotional than technical and I think it’s that emotional element that made people vote the way they did.

To all that stopped by to see my work THANK YOU! And to everyone who voted for me – thank you – I’m so happy to have shared my work with you!