Last Friday’s ARTScrawl led me to Old Town’s Essence Gallery & Boutique, a very well appointed gallery, featuring a “Love and Hearts” group exhibition just in time for Valentine’s Day.
This show includes the work of Linda Patrick’s ornaments and wall hangings, Karina Graham’s recycled art, and Jillian Maresco's paintings. This exquisite exhibition focusing on hearts, love and romance is a must-see date with your sweetheart!
Gallery owner Jillian Maresco has always had an interest in art from an early age. Her parents were both art collectors and often took her to galleries, art auctions, art shows and museums as a child.
She worked in retail most of her life starting in clothing shops and more recently, art galleries learning every step of the way.
Maresco acquired many artists friends from working in galleries such as The Copper Tree Gallery, Gowen Arts, Weems Gallery, Hernandez Fine Art, Concetta D Gallery, and Sumner and Dene Creations in Art prior to opening Essence Gallery and Boutique in 2014. She now represents about thirty artists showing a diverse collection of original wall art, prints, clothing, jewelry, pottery, metal work and gift items.
Essence gallery features a different artist each month and participates in the first Friday ARTScrawls as a member of the Albuquerque Art Business Association.
The annual Old Town Sweetheart Stroll is scheduled for February 14th, from 1 - 5 pm. Love and Hearts will hang through February 28th at Essence Gallery & Boutique, 323 Romero Street NW, Suite 1, Plazuela Sombra, Old Town, Albuquerque, NM 87104, (505) 843-7367, www.essencegalleryboutique.com
