Chasing Light: New Photography by Chelsea Benally, David Duplessie, Boderra Joe, Matt Mesibov and Bryce Risley

Opening Reception, Saturday, June 3, 2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Near Old Town in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join Gallery Hozho at Hotel Chaco to celebrate the opening reception for Chelsea Benally, David Duplessie, Boderra Joe, Matt Mesibov, and Brice Risely on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Meet the photographers in the gallery between 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

From Crystal, New Mexico, Chelsea Benally (Diné) uses the female form as a vehicle to express their shifting perceptions of truth and morality through observations of systemic cultural, racial, social, economic, and gender issues.

In the years since he moved to Albuquerque from the East Coast, David Duplessie has been exploring local architecture and public art, capturing moments where the three-dimensional shapes turn into two-dimensional abstractions based on color and form.

From Bááhazł'ah (Twin Lakes) on the Navajo Nation, Boderra Joe’s expansive landscapes of her homeland and thoughtful portraits offer an intimate view of her Diné heritage.

A recent graduate in fine arts from the University of New Mexico, Matt Mesibov brings his love of the camera to his photography. His work reflects his unique perspective on the world around him.

Born in New Mexico, Bryce Risely draws on his background in anthropology and environmentalism to represent both humanity and nature in the state.