Talisman: Works by Layla Luna

Talisman is a series of paintings and small sculptures. Luna’s illustrative style uses motifs and palates of the desert in combination with text to present the viewer with a narrative rendering of time and emotional space. Luna’s images take place in desert paintings of West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Small clay sculptures of southwest-dwelling animals honor all of the amulets, trinkets, and talismans. “Sacred souvenirs”, as Luna calls them, have an ability to hold the magic of an experience and later serve as reminders of the lessons we learned during the journey. The desert and her inhabitants are incredible teachers if you take the time to know them. They demonstrate that tough paths can gift big rewards and you’ll always be pointed in the right direction if you listen to your landscape.

Talisman will be on view June 6 - July 13, 2024.

Opening reception, June 6 from 5:30 - 7:00pm.

Visitors may also visit the gallery during regular gallery hours,Tuesday – Friday 11am -5pm, and Saturday 11am -2pm. 

Artist Talk w/ Layla Luna

Artspace111

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

5:30-7:00pm

About The Artist

Layla Luna is an exhibiting painter with a focus on southwestern landscapes and the

author/illustrator of a children’s story series called The Lolly Stories. The exploration of

home, nature, and storytelling are the major components of both her painting practice

and illustrations. Luna was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1975. She received an MFA in Painting from Texas Christian University in 2016 and a BFA in Painting from Arizona State University in 2008. She studied at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand where she obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art in 2011. Artist-in-residence programs around the country have played a large role in feeding her need to explore and make work in new environments. Currently Luna resides in Azle, Texas with her daughter, husband, and

three pups.