Video (5min 31sec) of noted Santero Gustavo Victor Goler discussing the exhibition of Northern New Mexican carvers that he is guest curating at The Harwood Museum of Art. The exhibit explores how the centuries-old New Mexican tradition of carving wooden sculptures has evolved from its historical, religious roots to contemporary expressions. "It's really more of a kind of educational show so it covers a timeline. The tradition of carving in New Mexico,, so it starts about as early as 1795 and it moves on and transition and explores the different styles. For example, the Cordova carvers startings with Jose Dolores Lopez in the late 18-hundreds. Then we have of course the Barela carvers starting with Patricino and going on through with the family there, as well as the Salizars, starting with Leo Salizar..."
Show dates: March 16 through May 20, 2007
The Harwood Museum of Art, 238 Ledoux Street, Taos.
Video & interview by Rick Romancito
Melody Romancito - Editing & Music taosexperience.com
