Despite the pressures of commercialized art markets, these artists work to present some of the most advanced aesthetics in the world today. The gallery name, Fenix, is the old English spelling for the word phoenix alluding to the Egyptian myth of a bird who consumed himself in fire and then rose from the ashes. This symbol was significant to author DH Lawrence and his relationship to Taos. He carved and drew images of the phoenix in his Taos homes and the image adorns his grave at the Lawrence Ranch above San Cristobal, New Mexico. I have chosen this symbol for my gallery because I feel strongly that art which heralds change or reflects contemporary culture must have roots in archetypical imagery.
Art is a celebration of our history, our culture, our souls.