News: Martínez Hacienda Show

During past few months, I had the honor of showing my work at the historic Martínez Hacienda in Taos, New Mexico—a place that carries the spirit and stories of generations past. It was an affirming experience to see my paintings hanging on adobe walls that have witnessed so much of our region’s history.

I exhibited five small oil-on-canvas works alongside a larger portrait painting, all created with the intention of reflecting identity, memory, and the evolving story of Northern New Mexico. Each piece was deeply rooted in place—our place—and I felt the weight and warmth of that connection as visitors moved through the space.

The show brought together influential Hispanic artists from across the region, and it was inspiring to stand in community with others who are also exploring heritage, resilience, and creative expression through their work. Together, we created a visual conversation that honored the past while celebrating the present.

The Martínez Hacienda, built in the early 1800s, is one of Taos’s most significant historical landmarks. Originally a fortified home and trading post for Don Antonio José Martínez—a prominent figure in New Mexico’s early territorial history—it now operates as a museum preserving Hispano lifeways, traditions, and architecture. Exhibiting within these thick adobe walls, you feel the weight of that history, and the privilege of being part of a continuing cultural narrative.

This exhibition was also made possible through the collaborative work of the Taos Museums, which have long supported the region’s artistic voices and preserved the stories that make Taos such a unique cultural crossroads. Their commitment to representing local and regional artists made this opportunity all the more meaningful.

If you’re in Taos and haven’t yet visited the Martínez Hacienda, I invite you to go. Walk through the rooms. Feel the texture of history. And maybe you’ll sense, as I did, the deep and quiet presence of those who came before—and those still to come.