The Factory on 5th Artspace Blog

First Friday “Art on the Edge” at the Factory is always an artsy blast.

Our 9/7 evening escapade featured a range of amazing artists, the debut of our South gallery and studio, lots of new faces, and a mysterious, sparkling purple cake. We also welcomed a number of new artists, new visitors, and art-loving regulars who sipped wine under the main floor’s arched ceiling, enjoying the shift from summer to fall.

Work ranged from intriguing, large-scale aluminum sculptures (infused with the written word), energetic and reflective monotype prints, and striking photography to ground-breaking collage paintings, visionary watercolors, and offbeat jewelry.

By nightfall, the show floor was filled with artists, collectors, and friends of the factory, all enjoying the evening’s entertainment.

We proudly showcased work by:

Robert Redus - Mixed Media & Acrylics
Karla Leaphart - Oil and Collage on canvas
Veronica Rodriguez - Contemporary Mixed Media
Ren Adams - Chinese Brush Painting/ Mixed Media
Jerome Jim - Photography
William Lanmon - Visionary Watercolor
Mandy Cedeno - Photography (nature)
Barbara Besser - Visionary Mixed Media/Spiritual Protraits
Rhonda Bodewaldt - Mixed Media
Annie Hooten - Polymer Clay, Jewelry
Kendall Murakami - Silversmith, Jewelry
Dominic Lente - Mixed Media

Inspiring Work by Cari Pier

The Fantastic Energy of Veronica Rodriguez

Marriage of Metals Work by Ken Murakami

Veil Painting by William Lanmon

We hope you’ll consider stopping by our next First Friday show, on October 5th, 2007 (6 - 11 p.m.). There’s always something going on at the Factory on 5th!

More photos of the event and art:

Intriguing, spiritual work by Barbara Besser
Visitors Viewing the Work
Chinese Brush Paintings and Mixed Media by Ren Adams
A lively display of Annie Hooten’s Hand-Worked Jewelry
Innovative 3D Work by Robert Redus
Altered Drywall and Sketches by Dominic Lente
Fascinating assemblages by Rhonda Bodewaldt
Art lovers enjoying the view

Our August 3rd Friday Night Art Show was a blast!

The weather was sultry, the music was smooth, and a host of artists showcased their wares to the delight of our evening attendees.

We featured work from nearly 20 artists and craftspeople, covering a broad range of engaging media.

Elegant photography, lush oil paintings, and ground-breaking acrylic work mingled with edgy assemblages, dramatic abstracts, pop portraits and metaphysical mystery as visitors strolled our historic halls and enjoyed the evening’s offerings.

Our artists included Robert Redus (dramatic, energetic original acrylic / mixed media work), Melissa (pastels), Caitlin Padilla (pen & ink, graphite, paintings), Barbara Besser (spiritual mixed media work), Rhonda Bodewaldt (mixed media), Paula Manning-Lewis (watercolor, acrylic mixed media), Stephen Stone (acrylics), Ren Adams (Chinese brush painting, pop mixed media), Misty Brown (mixed media acrylics), and many others.

We also housed fine 3D art and jewelry by some of Albuquerque’s finest crafters and fashionistas.

Fun and functional polymer clay work by Annie Hooten, expertly crafted purses & bags by Robyn Vines-Smith, and unique, traditional woven wheat decor mingled with found object, resin, and silver jewelry by Robert Redus, 3D assemblages, and even hand-bound poetry anthologies from a wide range of talented artists.

Our next Friday Night Art event happens on September 7th, 2007, from 6 - 11 p.m. (ahhh… summer nights). Be sure to come down to the factory and enjoy the arts with like-minded folks! It’s also a great place to shop.

Work by Robet Redus

(Having fun with Stephen Stone!)

Bags by Robyn Vines-Smith

Jewelry by Annie Hooten

Paintings by Paula Manning-Lewis

Additional photos from the event:
Art lovers enjoying life!
Getting ready for the show
Hand painted records by Paula Manning-Lewis
More fun!
Tarot card readings
Paintings by Misty Brown
Classical Oil paintings
Wheat Weaving and Art
Guitar by Aaron Lewis
Sterling Silver Jewelry by Robert Redus
Beautiful blues by Rhonda Bodewaldt
Sketchwork, Pen & Ink by Caitlin Padilla