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When I first moved to southern New Mexico, I quickly became enchanted with female Folklórico dancers' costumes. I was introduced to the dance form at a performance in the historic town of Mesilla, New Mexico. The town frequently hosts Folklórico dances in its traditional Mexican-style plaza. The costumes' intense colors, patterns and textures inspired me to create my series of oil paintings titled, "Baile Folklórico." The flowing drapery of the bodices, hair braided with brightly-colored ribbons, and bold calico prints in the skirts provided a rich tapestry for my creativity.
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Mary Zawacki recently moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico from Los Angeles where she had a 20-year career as an advertising art director and graphic designer working for the major movie studios. She grew up in the Detroit area, and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Ms. Zawacki became seriously interested in fine arts several years ago when she studied at Otis College of Art and Design, in Los Angeles. Mary was Membership Chairperson of the Las Cruces Arts Association in 2013-14.
She teaches art classes in Las Cruces. Education: 1974: Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude, The University of Michigan Competitions and Exhibits: • July 2016: Mas Art Drawing Classes with Mary Zawacki Student Show, Mas Art Frame and Art Supplies, Las Cruces, NM • May-June 2015: “Out in the Open” show, Adobe Patio Gallery, Las Cruces, NM Ms. Zawacki was the judge for the gallery's plein air painting event on May 23, 2015. • May 2015: “MONUMENTAL: In Support of the Friends of the Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument" show, West End Art Depot Gallery, Las Cruces, NM • October-December 2014: 2014 Sun Bowl Art Exhibit, International Museum of Art, El Paso, TX • October 2014: El Paso Art Association’s show, "2014 Arts International", El Paso, TX • September 2014: Plein Air Painters of Southern New Mexico show, El Paso Electric Gallery, Las Cruces, NM • 2014, 2012: Las Cruces Arts Association Members shows, Las Cruces, NM • October 2011 to present: Member, Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, Mesilla, NM • September 2011: Color Las Cruces Annual Plein Air Competition, Las Cruces, NM Awards: • 2015: Hospice El Paso “Art from the Heart” Show: Second Place, Chilitos Category • 2014: Las Cruces Arts Association Spring Members show: First and Third Place; Pastel, Charcoal Category • 2012: Las Cruces Arts Association 50th Anniversary Members show: First Place, Miscellaneous Category |