Feeling wilted by the late summer heat? Step into Gallery Moab, a cooperative of local artists, to be invigorated by the magic this remarkable place inspires through the eyes, hearts, minds and hands of our talented artists. Each has a unique personal vision and style of expressing deep connection to this place we all love.

Throughout August our featured Guest Artist Bruce Hucko is exhibiting a collection of intriguing black and white photographs entitled Spiritus Resurgit. Hucko is an independent photographer for whom home is Moab and the Colorado Plateau. His photographic work appears exclusively in 11 nationally published books. Since 1978, he’s been lovingly known as Art Coach! to hundreds of Navajo, Pueblo and Moab children and their parents for his art education efforts.

Says Hucko about his choice of Spritus Resurgit (Latin for Spirit Rising) as the title for this exhibit,” Minor White wrote ‘No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer it has chosen.’ With this work I am leaning into that phrase. I’ve always believed that making a photograph is a conversation between myself, the subject and the thoughts I’m wanting to express. I believe we’re all part of one spirit. My portion has been diminished recently and now that it’s on the rise I’m seeing it, hearing it, and expressing it deeper than I ever have. These images are evidence of a personal resurrection and a desire to educate that photographs, like all good art, can and ought to be more than illustrations for a vacation story. If you find message or meaning in these works, I am happy, for it means we’ve shared - spirit.”

When not resolving images in his studio or out making new ones, Hucko can be found reading a good book, sharing good red wine with a friend, supporting young artists and doing what he can to protect our public lands.

The Gallery is hosting a reception for Hucko during Art Walk, Friday August 1, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Give your spirit a boost during these sultry dog days of summer by joining us to mingle with local artists and art enthusiasts and enjoy refreshments. While you’re here, browse the walls and shelves, and you just might find a perfect gift or memento, or that special piece of original art that sparks a personal connection with you. We offer a wide variety of original fine art and artisan crafts in different mediums to appeal to any taste and budget.

Open Sunday & Monday 12:00 – 3:00 p.m
Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 p.m
Call 435-220-0891 and we will gladly open by appointment during other hours.

We look forward to your visit!

Gallery Moab LCA • 59 South Main Street #1, Moab, Utah 84532 • 435-355-0024
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