Chaco Winds of Change

Jim McLain has exhibited his turned wood vessels at juried shows and in galleries in New Mexico since 1999, and has received numerous awards for his work, including Best of Show in the Master Woodturning Division, New Mexico State Fair 2004.

   Beach Stone Pot

Three River Series
 
 

McLain has been turning wood for approximately 13 years.  Much of his work is considered segmented or stack lamination - constructed of several pieces of wood that are cut up and glued together prior to turning on a lathe.  He also uses woods native to the Socorro area. 
 
 

Chaco River

Marigold Arts was established on Canyon Road in April 2002.  The gallery represents the best of fine art and craft by New Mexico artists, featuring hand-woven textiles, and the large format landscape photography of Kenneth Parker.  Marigold Arts represents a diverse range of fine art, including wearable art, watercolor paintings, sculpture, clay, fine furniture, glass, and jewelry.  Gallery artists welcome requests for custom commissions.