Second Saturday Art Hop

RioBravoFineArt: 110 N. Broadway

Paintings from Timescapes by Olin B. West are the opening show at RioBravoFineArt.

West was born in Paris, Texas but raised on the plains of Wyoming. After graduating from high school, he lived in various Western cities before finally settling in Santa Fe in 1976. He used his silversmithing and beadwork skills in the making of wearable art to establish himself as a New Mexico artist. After a very successful time as an artist in Santa Fe, he moved his studio to Truth or Consequences in 1997 to devote himself full-time to painting.

In Timescapes, precisely crafted marks (or tabs) overlie a subtle background. The tabs represent a discrete unit of time for the artist during the creation process, and the background represents whatever influences were there during the creation, such as distractions, emotions and environmental influences. The result of this creative approach is paintings with a subtle grace, a contemplative nature, and visual richness. This series represents an exceptional expression of West’s artistic vision.

RioBravoFineArt is exceedingly proud to have this show of the Timescapes series as a part of the gallery’s long running history.

The end of summer and fall Art Hop openings will include the Border Artists, August 8, Nolan Winkler and Tauna Dorn, September 12, Dianne Preisser, October 25, and Donna Monroe, November 14, the annual fiber art show at RioBravoFineArt.

The Olin B. West show runs through August 28, 2026. Music during the West show opening will be provided by the RGee Trio.