Talisman: Works by Layla Luna
Artspace111 is proud to present our latest solo exhibition Talisman featuring artist 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 - 7:30pm.
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.
To purchase works from the Talisman exhibition, contact simone@artspace111.com. You may purchase works online via the exhibition works page once the show has opened. Here is the link: https://artspace111.com/exhibitions/170-talisman-works-by-layla-luna/
About Talisman
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.
Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday 11am -5pm, and Saturday 11am -2pm.
Opening Reception
Thursday, June 6, 2024
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Artist Talk
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Layla LunaArtemis the Armadillo, Talisman of Autonomy, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 197 -
Layla LunaBumble Bee the Brown Bat, Talisman of Your Inner Compass, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 201
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Layla LunaCaliente the Copperhead, Talisman of Wonder, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25LLU 202
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Layla LunaCoconut the Quail, Talisman of Motherhood, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 206
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Layla LunaCowboy the Coyote, Talisman of Faith, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 207
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Layla LunaDutch the Deer, Talisman of Patience, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 208
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Layla LunaHappy the Javelina, Talisman of Fearlessness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 209
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Layla LunaGentle the Jackrabbit, Talisman of Awareness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 210
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Layla LunaHunk the Skunk, Talisman of Humbleness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 214
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Layla LunaMope the Donkey II, Talisman of Kindness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 221
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Layla LunaMonk the Bison, Talisman of Groundedness, 2024Mixed Media6 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 222
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Layla LunaOlive the Owl, Talisman of Observation, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 224
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Layla LunaRoo the Roadrunner, Talisman of Endurance, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 226
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Layla LunaPearl the Opossum, Talisman of Resourcefulness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 234
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Layla LunaMama and Peanut the Prairie Dogs, Talisman of Togetherness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 225
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Layla LunaTexas and True the Turkey Vultures, Talisman of Forthrightness, 2024Mixed Media4 x 3.5 x 2.25"LLU 230
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Layla LunaBumble Bee the Brown Bat, 2024Mixed Media6.75 x 6.25"$ 500.00LLU 198
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Layla LunaHappy the Javelina, 2024Mixed Media6.75 x 6.25"$ 500.00LLU 212
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Layla LunaMope the Donkey, 2024Mixed Media6.25 x 6.75"$ 500.00LLU 220
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Layla LunaMama Monk and Baby, 2024Mixed Media6.75 x 6.25"$ 500.00LLU 223
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Layla LunaPearl the Opossum, 2024Mixed Media6.75 x 6.25"$ 500.00LLU 227
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Layla LunaJust Maybe, 2023paint marker and Flashe on matboard12"x12" framed (5"x5" image size)LLU 193
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Layla LunaShooting Star, 2023paint marker and Flashe on matboard12"x12" framed (5"x5" image size)$ 650.00LLU 194
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Layla LunaWinter Cold, 2023paint marker and Flashe on matboard12"x12" framed (5"x5" image size)$ 650.00LLU 195
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Layla LunaWindy Days, 2023paint marker and Flashe on matboard12"x12" framed (5"x5" image size)LLU 196
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Layla LunaJoshua Tree, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"$ 650.00LLU 215 -
Layla LunaMemory Vs Photo, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5.5"LLU 216
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Layla LunaMonk Constellation, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5"LLU 217
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Layla LunaMoon Cycle, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5.5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"LLU 219 -
Layla LunaSecond Visit, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"$ 650.00LLU 228 -
Layla LunaSunup to Sundown, 2024Mixed Media5.5 x 5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"LLU 231 -
Layla LunaStorm Clouds, 2023Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"$ 650.00LLU 233 -
Layla LunaWhere She Was, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"LLU 235 -
Layla LunaWhere the Mountain Met the Desert Floor, 2024Paint Marker and Flashe on matboard5.5 x 5"
Framed Size: 12 x 12"LLU 236 -
Layla LunaArizona to Texas (Bear), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"LLU 200
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Layla LunaAngel Fire to Taos (Fox), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"$ 1,950.00LLU 204
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Layla LunaMonk Constellation (Bison), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"LLU 211
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Layla LunaFort Worth to Big Bend (Brown Bat), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"LLU 213
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Layla LunaPhoenix to Tucson (Armadillo), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"LLU 229
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Layla LunaStorm Clouds (Vultures), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"LLU 232
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Layla LunaYucca Statues (Snake), 2024Flashe, paint marker, and polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"LLU 237
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Layla LunaTucson to Nogales (Jackrabbit) , 2024Flashe, paint marker, polymer clay on wood panel15 x 11"$ 1,950.00Copyright The Artist
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Layla LunaCaprock Canyons III, 2023Oil on Print18" x 14"$ 2,000.00LLU 189
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Layla LunaDelicate Arch III, 2023Oil on Print18" x 14"$ 2,000.00LLU 190
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Layla LunaHiked the Canyon, 2024Acrylic on canvas30 x 30"$ 3,000.00LLU 238
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Layla LunaHomemade Landscape, 2024Acrylic on canvas30 x 30"LLU 239
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Layla LunaDream Guide, 2024Flashe on wood panel30 x 30"$ 3,000.00LLU 240Copyright The Artist
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Layla LunaMoon Garden , 2022Oil on canvas50 x 50" (framed)LLU 174Copyright The Artist
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Layla LunaLessons of a Lifetime, 2024Mixed Media30 x 80"LLU 218
