Nathanael Volckening is an oil painter based in Colorado. Growing up in Taos, in a family of artists and craftspeople, Volckening was deeply influenced by the surrounding landscapes, cultures, and luminaries of the Taos art colony. While his paintings today often verge on abstraction, they remain firmly rooted in his formative studies of light, shadow, and the human figure. Volckening says, “There is something truly enchanting about the light—la luz—of Northern New Mexico. Just as that light has inspired the work of generations of artists before me, it continues to ignite my own passion for painting. Participating in this exhibition is a homecoming to the artistic roots that continue to shape my own journey. I am honored to be part of the continuum that is Taos’ artistic legacy and very grateful to the CSHS for its mission and invaluable stewardship.”

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