D  e  s  e  r  t     E  x  p  o  s  u  r  e    March 2006

Sanctified Wood

L.C. Crow creates wooden Santos inspired by
19th-century masters.

In March, Last Day in Paradise gallery in Silver City will spotlight a series of Santos created by artist L.C. Crow (see the November 2005 Desert Exposure). Crow moved from Denver to Silver City several years ago to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and to spend more time pursuing his true passion—making beautiful furniture. After retiring from the University of Denver, where he taught film and was the driving force behind several documentaries that aired on public television, Crow began making custom furniture. In no time, many of his creations were showcased in several national magazines and were being sold in galleries in metropolitan Denver.

He continued his furniture making in Silver City with the same success, and became enchanted with the simplicity and beauty of the early Spanish and Mexicans. His creativity aroused, Crow began studying the early masters. Over the past year, combining his woodworking skills and artistic talent, he has created a limited series of nine Santos based on the work of Rafael Aragon, who lived from 1815-1845, and Pedro Antonio Fresquis, who lived from 1749-1831. His Santos stand out for their multi-colored, meticulously hand-painted wood frames that surround each saint.

Last Day in Paradise is located at 211-B North Texas St. For information, call 313-5610 or email rkswisher@signalpeak.net.

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