To celebrate the Chinese "Year of the Monkey,” Blue Lily Atelier gallery hosted the opening reception of East Meets West: The Traveling Chinese Brush featuring the exquisite works of Nora Sanders during First Friday’s Artscrawl last weekend. The gallery was packed with locals and art enthusiasts as Sanders led a demonstration painting of traditional Chinese flowers such as bamboo, orchid and chrysanthemum as well as an eclectic mix of East meets West. Blue Lily Atelier, a new boutique art and event space in Nobhill, is the creation of mother and daughter duo, Nadine Scala and Robin Scala, long-time Albuquerque residents and entrepreneurs.
