Taos Treasures presents Victor Goler- "Influential Santeras of New Mexico"
Gustavo Victor Goler was raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico among a family of Latin American art conservators and restorers. Goler’s early years were spent apprenticing in his family’s conservation studios where he learned wood carving skills by helping conserve and restore 18th, 19th and 20th century Saints from Latin America and New Mexico. Goler began carving Santos in high school as a hobby, creating a few pieces a year that he would give to family and friends. In 1986, he opened up a small conservation studio in Santa Fe, NM where he specialized in the conservation of Santos. In 1988, Goler juried into Spanish Market in Santa Fe, NM. His high level of craftsmanship and innovative design have garnered him 32 awards including the Master Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2016. His work as an art conservator has exposed him to many historic New Mexico Santos in churches, museums, and private collections while his technical ability as a woodcarver and in-depth knowledge of materials has allowed him to create original pieces with a unique style. Aside from Spanish Market, he has participated in individual, museum and group shows alongside some of New Mexico’s award winning artists. These exhibitions include retrospective shows at the Harwood Museum in Taos, NM and the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM, as well as receiving the Governors Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2017 As a full-time artist for 32 years, he lectures regularly on the subject of NM Santos, mentors developing artists, teaches classes, museum docents and continues his in-depth research on the subject of devotional arts. His work can be found in publications, museum collections, private collections and churches around the country.
Taos Treasures presents Victor Goler-...
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MDT
August 15th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location
Taos Art Museum at the Fechin House
Fees/Admission
Tickets are $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members