The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is excited to host an ARTtalk with artist Wendy Young, whose captivating exhibition is currently on view in the Bickers Gallery.
During this insightful ARTtalk, Wendy will share her creative process, inspirations, and the themes behind her current exhibition. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about contemporary art, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the artist and gain a richer understanding of her work.
Admission is free, and all are welcome! Don’t miss this chance to connect with Wendy Young and learn more about her artistic journey.
About the artist
Artist’s Bio:
Wendy Young is an artist and educator currently living in Cerrillos, New Mexico.
In 1982, Young was pursuing a career in music as a French Horn major at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her goal was to become a studio musician and play background music for cartoons. “Horn licks in cartoons are spectacular.” When her parents gave her an SLR camera that year for her 19th birthday, she put down her horn and started making images. The artist notes, “I was smitten by the amazing properties of photography. The idea that I could aim my camera at something or someone that interested me, develop the film, make a print, study the print, and learn from it still captivates me after 41 years.”
Wendy Young has been involved in almost every aspect of photography, including working in local processing labs and photo supply stores, owning her own commercial studio, assisting other artists in printing their work, and teaching photography at The College of Santa Fe and Santa Fe University of Art and Design.
