The Taos Ceramics Center Gallery is honored to host "Encantos: Shared Enchantments in Clay," an extraordinary exhibition of ceramic and mixed media works by four accomplished San Antonio based artists — Lyn Belisle, Linda Manning, and Andre and Virginia Bally. The concept behind Encantos was to explore the artistic and cultural synergy between West Texas and New Mexico. Collectively, the artists note, “The exhibition celebrates the rich shared heritage of these two regions, where influences converge in deeply rooted spirituality, folklore, and a reverence for the land.”

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"Encantos" draws on the Spanish word for "enchantments" or "charms," underscoring the mystical, timeless elements of both regions. The ceramic pieces in this collection demonstrate traditional and contemporary methods, encompassing both hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. The artists invite viewers to reflect upon: The merging of indigenous spiritual motifs of Spanish and Mexican artistic traditions in both states; the celebration of the shared topography of West Texas and New Mexico; and the iconic and ritual representations of Santo and other iconographic influences that honor many of  the region's spiritual roots.

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Encantos will be on exhibit through March 21, 2026. 

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