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Chaco Terada, I Am Home 4, 2022, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7", Unique Print, $1,800

If you've been following Chaco Terada's work, you might be anticipating her annual visit to photo-eye. I am pleased to report that we were able to catch up with Chaco recently and now have some fantastic new pieces in our inventory. A selection of the new works can be viewed below, and you can find additional work on our website.

In the case that you've recently discovered Terada's work, you might be curious about her unique process. Terada's process involves printing photographic images onto multiple layers of silk, which are often embellished with brushwork using Sumi ink. Each layer of silk is delicately stretched between an 8-ply matboard, like a canvas, so that every semi-transparent layer of silk interacts with each other, much like a watercolor painting.

Enjoy viewing — and please reach out if you would like to discuss a specific piece.

Chaco Terada, To Pontoon 1, 2018, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7", Unique Print, $1,800

Chaco Terada, A Fragment 2, 2023, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7 in, Unique Print, $1800

Chaco Terada, Wind from East 2, 2023, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7 in, Unique Print, $1800

If you would like to know more about Chaco Terada and her process you can find more information HERE

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PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by we are open Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am- 5:30pm.

PHOTO-EYE GALLERY

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact

Gallery Director Anne Kelly

You may also call us at (505) 988-5152 x202

Maggie Taylor, The Next Big Adventure, Archival Pigment Print, 22x22", Edition of 10, $5,000

photo-eye Gallery is thrilled to unveil a collection of five new images

by represented artist, Maggie Taylor!

Amidst the captivating ensemble of five images, one has deeply stirred my senses — The Next Big Adventure. This spellbinding tableau unveils a scene that is both curious and magical, inviting us to lose ourselves in its intricate tapestry of history and fantasy.

A young boy stands within an era-defying tableau. By his side, a canine companion adorned in whimsical 17th-century attire forms a charming pairing, sparking intrigue and igniting the imagination.

The foreground is dominated by a platform lavishly adorned in resplendent jacquard fabric, a touch of opulence that underlines the scene's grandeur. Upon this platform, his regal companion takes his seat. Yet, what truly captures the essence of this mesmerizing artwork is the juxtaposition it presents — an old wooden boat rests on one side of the platform, while the other is graced by the presence of the charming duo that stares back at the viewer. The interplay between past and present, of reality and the ethereal, infuse the piece with layers of meaning waiting to be unraveled.

As your gaze ventures beyond this intriguing tableau, the background unfolds a dreamlike tapestry reminiscent of a 17th-century masterpiece. Graceful sailboats adorn the bay, evoking a sense of timeless beauty, while a surreal and whimsical sky unfurls - a canvas of stars and a moon borrowed from the realm of dreams transport us. It's as though we're peering into a portal, catching a glimpse of the boy's very own fantasy world.

But what anchors us firmly in this captivating scene are the vibrant, red-tinted goggles, worn by both the boy and his four-legged companion. A visual thread connecting past and present, these goggles draw us back to the ornate tapestry in the foreground, weaving the elements of the image into a harmonious whole.

As you venture deeper into this collection of new images, each image will unravel another layer of Maggie Taylor's enigmatic vision, inviting you to wander through a landscape where reality and imagination entwine.

>>New Work & AI: Interview w/ Maggie Taylor | BLOG <<

Maggie Taylor, The Gatekeeper, Archival Pigment Print, 15x15", Edition of 15, $3,200

Maggie Taylor, The Daydreamer, Archival Pigment Print, 15x15", Edition of 15, $3,200

Maggie Taylor, It's My Party, Archival Pigment Print, 15x15", Edition of 15, $3,200

Maggie Taylor, Welcome to the Water Planet, Archival Pigment Print, 8x8", Edition of 15, $1,700

photo-eye Gallery is proud to represent artist Maggie Taylor.

>> More Images by Maggie Taylor <<

>> Buy Maggie Taylor's book Internal Logic <<

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The prints from this series are Archival Pigment Prints

8x8", Edition of 15, Starting at $1,700

15x15", Edition of 15, Starting at $3,200

22x22", Edition of 10, Starting at $5,000

36x36", Edition of 9, Starting at $9,000

(Select images are also available 48x48" as dye sublimation on aluminum for $12,000)

(Select images are also available 58x58" on paper for $15,000)

PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact

Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Assistant Jovi Esquivel.

You may also call us at (505) 988- 5152 x202

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am– 5:30pm

Julie Blackmon, Riverside, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 26 x 33½", Edition of 10, $4,000

In her latest mesmerizing photograph, aptly titled Riverside, acclaimed artist Julie Blackmon invites viewers into a scene brimming with youthful tranquility and contemplation. Set against the backdrop of a concrete landing next to a river, a group of children find respite from the outside world, each immersed in their own unique moment of repose.

At the center of this captivating tableau, a young girl lies comfortably on a towel, engrossed in the powerful words of Margaret Atwood's renowned novel, The Handmaid's Tale. With her mind traversing distant realms of dystopian fiction, she finds solace in literature while becoming a symbol of intellectual curiosity and the potential for change.

Directly in front of her, another child rests, captivated by her presence. The boy's gaze, filled with wonder and admiration, reveals a quiet appreciation for her individuality and the significance of personal interests. It is through this subtle connection that Blackmon highlights the power of human connection and the way in which our individual passions can inspire and influence those around us.

Through her masterful composition and thoughtful depiction of these serene moments, Blackmon continues her exploration of childhood and the complexities that lie beneath its seemingly simple surface. She effortlessly captures the delicate balance between introspection and shared experiences, inviting viewers to reflect upon their own memories of youthful wonder and the importance of fostering a nurturing environment where imagination can flourish.

photo-eye Gallery is proud to represent artist Julie Blackmon.

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The Prints from this image are Archival Pigment Prints and are currently available in the first tier.

22x29", Edition of 10, Starting at $4,000

32x42", Edition of 10, Starting at $6,500

40x50" Edition of 10, Starting at $9,000

>> See more images by Julie Blackmon <<

>> Learn more about Julie Blackmon <<

PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by during gallery hours or schedule a Virtual Visit HERE.

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact

Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Assistant Jovi Esquivel.

You may also call us at (505) 988-5152 x202

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am- 5:30pm

Tom Chambers, Ascension, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 20x20", Edition of 20, $1,200

In the realm of art, the boundaries between reality and imagination often blur, giving rise to captivating and thought-provoking creations. photo-eye Gallery director Anne Kelly sits down with acclaimed artist Tom Chambers to delve into his latest photographic series, Declaration, which ventures into the realm of surrealism. Known for his mastery of the magical realism genre, Chambers shares his insights on this artistic shift, the inspiration behind his work, and his thoughts on the use of AI-generated images in the visual arts.

Amidst the discussion, Chambers opens up about his artistic process and emphasizes his deliberate choice to eschew AI in the creation of his new series. Drawing upon his expertise in Photoshop, Chambers meticulously composes his images by combining hand-drawn elements and photographs sourced from his inventory. By consciously avoiding the use of AI, he seeks to preserve the distinct personality and creative touch of the artist in his work, raising thought-provoking questions about the rise of AI-generated images in the art world. As the conversation unfolds, Chambers shares valuable insights and advice for fellow creatives, encouraging them to follow their passions, infuse their work with enthusiasm, and constantly challenge themselves to push the boundaries of their chosen mediums.

Tom Chambers, Genesis, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 13x15", Edition of 20, $750

Anne Kelly: You typically work within the Magical Realism genre, but in this new series which was made in 2022, two years into Covid, you drift into surrealism. Do you think this is a new direction for you? Please elaborate on this shift.

Tom Chambers: Magic Realism is an art genre which contains a magical element within a generally realistic scene. Surrealism can be sometimes full-blown unrealistic. I always felt that when using Photoshop for Surrealism you are walking a fine line between serious art and somewhat corny art. I have read many of the magic realism writers and have felt that that direction works better for what I’m trying to say. Because of Covid I was not shooting models or traveling, I had to rely on images I had in my inventory. I decided to step into the Surrealism genre, mainly to shake things up with how I work and push my work in a different direction. The times felt irrational, so Surrealism felt like the right fit. I don’t plan to continue to move in the Surrealism direction permanently, but it will be fun to fall back on occasionally.

AK: Your images come from your mind–Instead of “moments captured” in one frame with a camera. In the past you had credited "daydreams" as your muse–do you think this new surreal work took you into a different part of your mind, or would you credit an alternative muse?

TC: The sources of inspiration for this new series “Declaration” have not changed. Daydreams are still an inspiration for new ideas. Before Covid I had spent some time in Italy where I thought, why not try to combine Renaissance religious images with contemporary ideas? During Covid was the perfect time to pursue this direction. I felt the world was out of kilter, so why not push my photo work a bit further than I had been. My ideas for the magic realism images and the surrealism images all come from the same places, very often daydreams.

Tom Chambers, Rejuvenation, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 19x22", Edition of 20, $1,200

AK: In your statement, you note that you didn't use AI in the creation of the new work and that all elements were drawn or photographed by you, and montaged together. In your past work, images started from sketches and then were composed by combining multiple images to create your final composition. I believe this is the first time you have incorporated actual drawings included in the composition. Is this accurate? Please tell us a little more about both the technical part of that process and the creative process that inspired you to incorporate the drawings.

TC: In my art statement for the “Declaration” series I state: “Artificial Intelligence, (AI) was not employed in creating any of these images. All elements of each image were photographed or hand-drawn by me.” When I say elements were hand-drawn, I’m referring to digitally drawing some of the smaller elements. Each image is planned ahead. I make a small thumbnail sketch and then follow it loosely. I photograph the elements or background I need to create that image. Sometimes I pull images I have previously photographed from my archives. I hate to have to make the “No AI” statement, but I feel that it’s almost necessary at this point with the rapid development of AI software. I didn’t want this particular series of work to be swept up into the AI category by mistake.

Tom Chambers, Visitation, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 30x30", Edition of 10, $2,300

AK: What are your current thoughts on the use of AI-generated images in visual art?

TC: I feel torn between a number of thoughts. I’m all for new directions in art and new tools for creating art. But, I like to see the hand (and brain) of the artist in their work. Is there a personality who is making the work? Hopefully, there is and it would be important to see that personality reflected in the work. In some cases the artist chooses to use AI only for an element or two in a larger image, maybe combining it with Photoshop. This begs the question: How much of the image is AI created? An element? Five elements? The background? Should the artist make a statement that the work or a percentage of it is AI created? In the past my art statements mention that the work is photomontage to eliminate any confusion. I felt that this was necessary. Does the artist owe it to the viewer or purchaser to give that information? I think so.

I understand that when prompting AI software like Midjourney or DALL•E 2, the software “scrapes” the internet and pulls images or parts of images from different locations, combining them. These locations can include other artists’ work and always pulling it without the artists’ permission. I feel that in a sense this is a form of plagiarism. The same could be said for ChatGBT, as I understand that it will be easy for a student to use AI to create and write a paper. There are a lot of questions that need to be answered in the coming months as I can see that the art field might radically change. Lawsuits already have been filed by artists against AI users saying their art has been stolen. The technology will soon be available for AI painting. As a CAD machine can draw a large format drawing, a similar piece of machinery will be able to paint large format paintings from a computer file. Is the art world ready for this conversation? How will we answer the question, “What is art?”

Tom Chambers, Presentation, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 11x17", Edition of 20, $750

AK: As an early innovator of Photoshop–do you see any parallels between the early days of AI and the early days of Photoshop?

TC: There is a similarity in the sense that it’s a new tool. I feel the parallel ends there since the artist’s creative hand is no longer in use when employing AI. AI supporters say that it’s a creative process when prompting the software. How much creativity goes into coming up with a descriptive prompt? A photomontage image is parts of photographed images that have been combined. The debate should be, “Can an AI-generated image be called Photography?” I don’t think so. The word Photography literally means “drawing with light”, derived from the Greek word for photo.

AK: Do you have any advice for others that are trying to tap into creativity?

Yes, decide what excites you. If bugs excite you, then it’s taking photos of bugs - do it. Your excitement for your subject matter will keep you interested and your work will exude that energy. My direction turned out to be photomontage because I enjoy the planning and the building of an image, along with adding that extra twist that throws things off kilter.

Tom Chambers, Repose, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 30x30", Edition of 10, $2,300

Artist Statement:

“Declaration” was inspired by my return to international travel in 2022. Just as life had changed with the impact of Covid, my photography work shifted from elements of magic realism to surrealism. The Covid years often felt irrational, as though we were living in a different dimension. Through the resumption of travel, I was drawn to the idea of blending the influences of Italian Renaissance art with surrealism resulting in a timeless look and feel.

Narration is a key element of my work. All of the women represented in this series “Declaration” belong to a society of women living not in the past or in the future but in a different planetary space and time. They tell stories and reveal ideas of importance, perhaps of an existential nature.

Artificial Intelligence, (AI) was not employed in creating any of these images. All elements of each image were photographed or hand-drawn by me, Tom Chambers.

>> More Images by Tom Chambers << 

photo-eye Gallery is proud to represent artist Tom Chambers.

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The prints from this series are Archival Pigment Prints

Small, Edition of 20, Starting at $750

Medium, Edition of 20, Starting at $1,200

Large, Edition of 10, Starting at $2,300

PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by during gallery hours or schedule a visit HERE.

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact

Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Assistant Jovi Esquivel.

You may also call us at (505) 988- 5152 x202

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am– 5:30pm

Maggie Taylor, Lucky, 2023. Archival Pigment Print. Edition of 15. $3,200

photo-eye Gallery is pleased to share new work by represented artist Maggie Taylor!

With her signature surreal style and intricate details, Maggie Taylor is known for creating digital collages that transport viewers to a fantastical world full of strange creatures, dreamlike landscapes and unexpected juxtapositions.

One thing that sets Taylor's work apart is her progressive use of technology to enhance and transform her source materials. One particular tool Taylor has been experimenting with recently is Midjourney, a deep-learning platform specializing in image processing and manipulation. Earlier this year, Gallery Director Anne Kelly asked the artist to share her insights into how she incorporates AI into her creative process.

"When I photograph in the real world I am reacting to things that I see (clouds, art, textures, objects) and collect them with my cell phone camera. Using Midjourney I feel like a set designer or a film director coming up with a concept and trying to articulate it in such a way that it comes to fruition. Then, if I like something that is generated, I collect it – downloading it to a folder on my computer instead of clicking the shutter on my camera... most of the AI elements I have put into my work are either portions of backgrounds or smaller items within the overall image."
– Maggie Taylor

Follow the link below for more!

>> New Work & AI: The Whimsical Universe of Maggie Taylor <<

Maggie Taylor, The Surprise, 2023. Archival Pigment Print. 8x8", Edition of 15. $1,700

Maggie Taylor, The Occasion, 2023. Archival Pigment Print, 15x15", Edition of 15, $3,200

photo-eye Gallery is proud to represent artist Maggie Taylor

>> More Images by Maggie Taylor <<
>> Buy Maggie Taylor's book Internal Logic <<

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The prints from this series are Archival Pigment Prints

8x8", Edition of 15, Starting at $1,700

15x15", Edition of 15, Starting at $3,200

22x22", Edition of 10, Starting at $5,000

36x36", Edition of 9, Starting at $9,000

(Select images are also available 48x48" as dye sublimation on aluminum for $12,000)

(Select images are also available 58x58" on paper for $15,000)

PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by during gallery hours or schedule a visit HERE.

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact

Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Assistant Jovi Esquivel

You may also call us at (505) 988- 5152 x202

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am– 5:30pm

Julie Blackmon, Soap Bubbles, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, 22`x29", Edition of 10, $4,000

This week we're celebrating represented artist Julie Blackmon!

photo-eye Gallery is happy to introduce Soap Bubbles, a new image by represented artist Julie Blackmon, and absolutely thrilled to share that two works by the artist have been acquired by The National Art Gallery in Washington!

Blackmon's artistic vision knows no bounds as she consistently delivers works that are both fantastical and skillfully executed. Her latest piece, Soap Bubbles, captures a surreal scene of unsupervised children frolicking on the stone porch of a dark, mysterious house. The attention to detail is impeccable, with the eldest child focused on producing a colossal bubble, while one of the youngsters, perched on the parapet, indulges in snacks. In another vignette, a baby looks on in awe at a bubble that floats above, with a bottle of dish soap lurking nearby. Blackmon's ability to create such intricate and whimsical imagery is a true testament to her creativity and artistic mastery.

"This piece was inspired by an 18th-century French painting by Jean Siméon Chardin of the same name. I had watched my own nieces and nephews making giant bubbles recently, and I guess just seeing something like this in this present day and age that goes back hundreds, if not thousands, of years is always intriguing to me. Just that connection to the past... as much as things have changed, there's still so much that remains the same in our daily lives. I think the idle time of children will always be compelling subject matter to artists."
—Julie Blackmon

Jean Siméon Chardin, Soap Bubble ca.1734

(Soap Bubble is currently available at the base price in all three sizes)

The National Art Gallery Acquisition

Julie Blackmon, Flatboat, 2022 – The National Gallery of Art, Washington

We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Julie Blackmon for the recent acquisition of Flatboat and Paddle Board by The National Art Gallery in Washington. It is a huge honor that recognizes her incredible talent and ability to capture the essence of everyday life in her art. Blackmon's unique style is captivating and relatable, and we're excited to see her work getting the recognition it deserves. We can't wait to see what she creates next and celebrate her future accomplishments.

Congratulations Julie!

George Caleb Bingham, The Jolly Flatboatmen

In Flatboat Blackmon has restaged [George Caleb] Bingham's iconic painting The Jolly Flatboatmen (1846) as a tableau of children and adolescents loafing on a raft. However, in Blackmon's present-day reimagining, the central white male figure of the painting becomes a young Black girl reveling in the joy of a summer's day.

—National Art Gallery

Julie Blackmon, Paddleboard, 2022 – The National Gallery of Art, Washington

George Caleb Bingham, Fur Traders Descending the Missouri

Paddleboard pays homage to George Caleb Bingham's Fur Traders Descending the Missouri (1845) by replacing the two men with a heavily pregnant young woman and a small boy, thus centering women's labor. The cargo of the fur traders has been swapped with a tall stack of coolers. The child swimming in the background, with a shark fin strapped to their back, adds a menacing note, suggesting the struggle for survival despite the apparent tranquillity of the scene.

—National Art Gallery

(All three editions of Flatboat and Paddle Board are sold out)

>> National Gallery of Art Acquisitions Page <<

photo-eye Gallery is proud to represent artist Julie Blackmon

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The Prints from this series are Archival Pigment Prints

22x29", Edition of 10, Starting at $4,000

32x42", Edition of 10, Starting at $6,500

40x50" Edition of 10, Starting at $9,000

>> See more images by Julie Blackmon <<

>> Learn more about Julie Blackmon <<

PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by during gallery hours or schedule a Virtual Visit HERE.

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact

Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Assistant Jovi Esquivel

You may also call us at (505) 988-5152 x202

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am- 5:30pm

Maggie Taylor, Invitation to a Dream, 2022, Archival Pigment Print, 15x15", Edition of 15, $3,200

With great pleasure, photo-eye Gallery is delighted to introduce the latest collection of work by renowned artist Maggie Taylor, showcasing her unique style of photomontage!

So sit back, relax, and allow yourself to be transported to the whimsical universe of Maggie Taylor...

Maggie Taylor, The Listening Room, 2022, Archival Pigment Print, 8x8", Edition of 15, $1,700

Maggie Taylor is a contemporary artist who explores the intersection of reality and imagination through her unique digital collages. As an innovative artist and early adopter of Adobe Photoshop, Taylor has taken her art to a new level by incorporating the latest technology into her works, combining elements made using the AI program, Midjourney with her traditional practice that blends vintage photographs and collected elements to create dreamlike scenes.

By using Midjourney, Taylor is able to bring her creative visions to life in a new way and the results are stunning. This group of images features an array of surreal and imaginative scenes, with intricate details and a rich color palette, each one more captivating than the last. These images are also a testament to the power of the artist in collaboration with AI and its ability to enhance the art world in new and exciting ways.

Anne Kelly, photo-eye's Gallery Director, queried Maggie Taylor about her utilization of AI programs in her artistic process. Given that Taylor was a Photoshop pioneer, Anne wanted to understand her thoughts on AI and how it compares to the early days of Photoshop.

I took a look at using the AI program Dall–E last summer. I love the idea of using language to generate imagery, so I was excited to try it out. Crafting the text that will create the image you envision is really difficult. Most of the time you get results that either disappoint or surprise you— and that can be a good thing. I always leave a lot of room in my working process for accidental encounters with the image. I do not start with a preconceived plan of what the finished image is going to be. So, working with some elements created by AI seems like a natural fit to me.

Initially, my biggest concern with the program was the small size of the images that the AI programs generate. I did not see that the quality of the images would be any better than a sketch of an idea for my work. Later on, last fall, I found out about Midjourney and started to create some images from text prompts with that program. I then have to use another program to upscale the images. Then in Photoshop, I use a lot of other layers and elements to build up the image. My newest four images all have at least one AI element in them. The image The Listening Room has quite a few things from different AI images.

When I photograph in the real world I am reacting to things that I see (clouds, art, textures, objects) and collect them with my cell phone camera. Using Midjourney I feel like a set designer or a film director coming up with a concept and trying to articulate it in such a way that it comes to fruition. Then, if I like something that is generated, I collect it– downloading it to a folder on my computer instead of clicking the shutter on my camera.

Most of the AI elements I have put into my work are either portions of backgrounds or smaller items within the overall image. They are often semi-transparent so that other colors and textures are also visible on them or under them. It is kind of like building a doll house or a stage set and finding some of the items you need from different sources.

In the early days of Photoshop, there was quite a bit of resistance on the part of galleries and collectors to the idea that a computer could be involved in the artist's process. I suppose AI is meeting even more resistance– and in some cases for good reason. issues of copyright, originality, and ownership are popping up all the time. It will be very interesting to see what transpires in the next 10 years with AI on so many fronts.

Also in the earlier versions of Photoshop, there was not the fine–tuned control that there is today, and most computers did not have the capacity to produce huge images. The quality of the AI images is getting better with each new iteration of the technology.

Watch the video below to hear more about Maggie Taylor's process with photomontage...

Maggie Taylor, Sailors Delight, 2022, Archival Pigment Print, 15x15", Edition of 15, $3,200

Maggie Taylor, The Bird Watchers, 2022, Archival Pigment Print, 8x8", Edition of 15, $1,700

Maggie Taylor is an artist that lives on the edge of a sun-drenched prairie populated by cows, alligators, and birds on the outskirts of Gainsville, Florida. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1961, and moved to Florida when she was 11. Her childhood was spent watching countless hours of science fiction and sitcoms on television; in college, she received a philosophy degree from Yale University and a master's degree in photography from the University of Florida.

Taylor's digital compositions have been widely exhibited, published, and collected by many museums.

photo-eye Gallery is proud to represent artist Maggie Taylor.

>> See more images by Maggie Taylor <<

>> Buy Maggie Taylor's book Internal Logic <<

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The prints from this series are Archival Pigment Prints

8x8", Edition of 15, Starting at $1,700
15x15", Edition of 15, Starting at $3,200
22x22", Edition of 10, Starting at $5,000
36x36", Edition of 9, Starting at $9,000

(Select images are also available 48x48" as dye sublimation on aluminum for $12,000)
(Select images are also available 58x58" on paper for $15,000)

PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by during gallery hours or schedule a visit HERE.

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique works, please contact
Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Assistant Jovi Esquivel

You may also call us at (505) 988- 5152 x202

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am– 5:30pm

Chaco Terada, Sakura Front 4, 2022, Sumi and pigment ink on silk, 9.5x11", Unique print, $4,200.

Since the beginning of photo-eye's relationship with Chaco Terada in 2007, gallery staff and collectors of Terada’s works have had the honor of witnessing her art-making practice evolve. Chaco’s process involves printing her photographic images on silk and adding handwork with Sumi ink. Each layer of silk is then stretched between an 8-ply matboard, like a canvas, so that each semi-transparent layer of silk interacts with each other — like a watercolor painting. This unique practice is the direct result of a curious moment when she picked up a piece of discarded silk and considered the possibilities. Terada's process has become more elaborate as she has mastered her craft and delved deeper into her musings.

“My calligraphy is influenced by life experiences. When I create a brushstroke I think of the motion of water in a stream or the movement of a breeze. My lines do not create a word in the traditional sense, they interpret the meaning or mood that I feel the word represents. Before I depict the character of the word autumn, I would meditate on an autumn scene, and let the details that come to my mind direct my hand."

— Chaco Terada

Recently, Chaco visited the gallery to share works made over the last year — an annual visit the gallery has come to look forward to. Over the years the aesthetic of Chaco’s work has remained consistent, without getting stale and always providing surprises. While many artists credit “the world around them,” as their muse, I would specify that in the case of Chaco, she has a particular sensitivity, or curiosity about, the world around her that makes her visions particularly unique. As a solid example, I will bring you back to her curiosity about the discarded silk, which resulted in the process that she is known for today. photo-eye Gallery is delighted to share these new works by represented artist Chaco Terada today!

Chaco Terada, Sakura Front 2, 2022, Sumi and Pigment Ink on Silk, 14x9.5", Unique Print, $4,200.

Chaco’s new works are introspective, while this isn’t a shift for her, when viewing the work I do get the sense that over the last few years she has delved just a bit deeper as the world around us has morphed from travel restrictions that have prevented her from visiting her home in Japan, resulting in more time spent in the studio, photographing closer to home and pulling images previously shot in Japan as a method of travel. Like many artists, Chaco took a step further inward, and as a result, I believe the viewer gains an even deeper appreciation for Chaco’s curiosity and imagination.

Chaco Terada, Sounds of Silhouette, 2020, Sumi and Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7.5", Unique Print, $1,800.

In the new works, we experience a range of studies, from Cicada wings — who's summer song reminds her of her childhood in Japan, a series that includes self-portraits of the artist with cherry blossoms, studies on small loan houses around northern New Mexico titled The Poets House and some studies that take us back to Japan.

Chaco Terada, For the Only 2, 2022, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 13x9", Unique Print, $4,200

Chaco Terada, For the Only 4, 2022, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 13x9", Unique Print, $4,200

To learn more about Chaco Terada’s process, take a look at the fantastic interview in the link below.

>> Interview with artist Chaco Terada <<

>> You may view more of Chaco Terada’s portfolios here <<

Chaco Terada, House of the Poet 1, 2022, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7.5", Unique Print, $1,800

Chaco Terada, Little Fox 2, 2022, Sumi & Pigment Ink on Silk, 10x7.5", Unique Print, $1,800

To appreciate the full effect of a Terada photographic object they simply must be seen in person. If you are in Santa Fe, please stop by during gallery hours or schedule a Virtual Visit here.

Print costs are current up to the time of posting and are subject to change.

For more information, and to reserve one of these unique, extraordinary new works,

please contact photo-eye Gallery Director Anne Kelly or Gallery Associate Jovi Esquivel.

photo-eye Gallery

1300 Rufina Circle, Unit A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Tuesday– Saturday, from 10am– 5:30pm

You may also call us at (505) 988- 5152 x202

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photo-eye Gallery is thrilled to unveil a collection of five new images

by represented artist, Maggie Taylor!

photo-eye Gallery is pleased to share new work by represented artist Maggie Taylor!

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PRINT COSTS ARE CURRENT UP TO THE TIME OF POSTING AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Print costs are current up to the time of posting and are subject to change.

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