OFRENDAS

JUAN DE DIOS MORALES

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present Ofrendas - a solo exhibition for the month of November featuring works by Juan de Dios Morales.

Juan de Dios Morales was born and raised in the South Valley of Albuquerque, NM. His journey as an artist is as vibrant and dynamic as the landscapes that surround his hometown. A self- taught artist and painter, Juan’s foundation is built on graffiti and an extensive background in automotive prep and paint.

His unique experiences have shaped a distinctive artistic style, one that infuses bold colors, intricate details, and a touch of urban flair.

Photo credit: Juan de Dios Morales - Hasta La Muerte

PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS

MAX SETTLAGE

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present People, Places, Things - a solo exhibition for the month of November featuring works by Max Settlage.

Max Settlage was born in a small village in north central Vietnam and grew up in the mountains outside of Flagstaff, Arizona. As a young boy, he spent countless hours drawing and creating fictional characters. In addition to the natural beauty of the San Francisco peaks, and landscape adjacent to his childhood home, Max was also influenced by the culture and art of the Native peoples of Northern Arizona.

After retiring from a career as a professional figure skater, he has worked over the past years to develop his painting style, learning techniques with acrylic, oil, and other media. Working in a style that can be described as illustrative storytelling, Max blends whimsical elements with traditional fine art tropes, adding a bit of the unreal and unexpected to familiar situations and settings.