[PROMOTIONAL SPOTLIGHT]
Three-dimensional works of art add variety to any art collection. In this promotional spotlight, our editor worked with the galleries featured to present an array of sculpture by artists working today. The art is a testament to the ingenuity and attention to detail that each artist takes when crafting their works of art. There is a sense of energy, narrative and emotion in their works, as they consider every angle they form or forge.
The Adobe Fine ArtRuidoso, NM(575) 257-5795 | theadobefineart.com
Utah-based artist Scott Rogers is recognized for his bronze sculptures inspired by Old West and Americana themes. His interest in the subject matter began at a young age. He purchased a sculpture from his uncle, Grant Speed, which was integral to Rogers thinking that he could create his own art. According to The Adobe Fine Art, which represents Rogers, “What distinguishes his work is the historic themes he explores, the application of patina to reflect spirit, and the texture in his creations that conveys movement and emotion. His goal is to evoke the raw essence, stories and intense feelings of the frontier.”
Barbara Meikle Fine ArtSanta Fe, NM(505) 992-0400 | meiklefineart.com
Since childhood, artist and gallery owner Barbara Meikle has been painting animals—particularly horses. The love of color and texture that fill her canvases naturally transitioned into creating bronze sculptures, with her first cast pieces in 2009. Her three-dimensional works continue her exploration with creatures. Each bronze has a hot color patina, which she explains, “is a combination of traditional methods for [patinating] bronze as well as using the colors that pop with acrylic, metal lacquers and metal dyes.” The dynamic energy that radiates from Meikle’s paintings translates into her sculpture as well, allowing collectors to experience her passion for art and animals in multiple forms as they add work to their homes.
Claggett/Rey GalleryEdwards, CO(970) 476-9350 | claggettrey.com
Growing up with nine siblings on a family farm, Jane DeDecker’s sculptures reflect a connection to the environment and to human nature. Many of the concepts depicted emerge from her memories and observation of life, with the artist narrating through her molds of clay that later become bronze. DeDecker’s work is both classic and contemporary, showing the wide range of expression that she can convey. Her work can be found at Claggett/Rey Gallery, with the gallery saying, “Her sculptures cause a double take—visually and emotionally—due to their gestural freshness and enticing intrigue. Some have playful plots that tell a story while others capture a moment in time.”
Giacobbe-Fritz Fine ArtSanta Fe, NM(505) 986-1156 | giacobbefritz.com
Self-taught sculptor Copper Tritscheller began her foray into the art world in 2000 by apprenticing with sculptors in the United States and Thailand. Since becoming a full-time artist her work has been collected privately and by public collections such as the Palm Coast Center Sculpture Garden in Florida. She captures overlooked animals—like bats and burros—by mixing realism and anthropomorphism that allows viewers to connect to their curiosity and strength. Her sculptures, which can be found at Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, “balance whimsy and reverence, often incorporating dynamic poses or gestures that suggest movement or emotion. Her attention to form, surface and expression brings a strong sense of presence to each piece.”
Ian Russell Gallery of Fine ArtPrescott, AZ(928) 445-7009 | ianrussellart.com
During his childhood, David Groenjes found artistic inspiration in the landscapes of Minnesota and Wisconsin, which transitioned to studying natural resource conservation and working with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. He also has mechanical expertise from the automotive field. Groenjes combines these two paths in his reclaimed metal sculpture that can be found on view at Ian Russell Gallery of Fine Art. His practice promotes sustainability by using recycled and repurposed materials to create lifelike wildlife sculptures that not only capture the anatomy and expression of the creates but also radiate movement and character.
Legacy GalleryScottsdale, AZ & Santa Fe, NM(480) 945-1113 & (505) 986-9833 | legacygallery.com
In the mid-1970s, while visiting galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Rick Terry became interested in bronze sculpture. At the time, he was working in ceramic clay that was fired at a local pottery shop and shared his excitement with them about the medium. They recommended an art program at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, but for financial stability he began working in oil fields and riding bulls and horses at rodeos. After a rodeo injury, Terry decided to recuperate in Flagstaff. “While attending my second semester of art classes at Northern Arizona University, a job at a Sedona art foundry became possible,” he says. “I took the job and became a foundry man which became my passion.”
Medicine Man GalleryTucson, AZ(520) 722-7798 | medicinemangallery.com
Sculptor Star Liana York, who has lived most of her life not far from San Ildefonso Pueblo, is most known for her reflection of the Southwest—its people and its wildlife—in her art. Her work often depicts the individuality and expression of the subject. In MARIA MARTINEZ, THE ART SPIRIT, York was inspired by famed San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maria Martinez. Mark Sublette, owner of Medicine Man Gallery, which recently held a 50-year retrospective for York, says, “A master ceramicist, Maria brought traditional teaching and technology of black-on-black pottery to the pueblo communities along the Rio Grande River. Star’s work is a tribute to Maria’s contribution to the art of the Southwest.”
Wilde Meyer GalleryScottsdale, AZ & Tucson, AZ(480) 945-2323 & (520) 615-5222 | wildemeyer.com
Contemporary artist Manny Valenzuela draws on his Hispanic heritage when designing his colorful, minimalistic sculptures that reflect the Western lifestyle and his relationships with family and friends. He says, “Many of my works are metaphors of personal relationships sometimes using a gaucho to convey the message.” His abstract approach to his subject matter allows for greater viewer involvement where they add their own narratives based on their personal life experiences. Valenzuela adds, “I was always drawn to abstract contemporary art because it makes me feel involved. I combined the love of a lifestyle with an art style, two things that spark something inside of me.”
This story appeared in the December 2025/January 2026 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Subscribe today to read every issue in its entirety.
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