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Gerald Peters Contemporary is pleased to announce, Cholla Galáctica, an exhibition of new works by José Sierra.

The Albuquerque-based artist grew up in Mérida, Venezuela and his practice is intrinsically linked to these two places and their dramatic landscapes. From the lush, mind-bending forests of Venezuela to the sprawling cholla of the Albuquerque valley, Sierra’s seeks to capture the memory, emotion, and physicality of the natural world.

Movement and energy erupt in Sierra’s biomorphic ceramic vessels. His undulating forms pulsate with bold colors and delicate surface details immersing …