Artist Statement
Adrien Montoya is a local artist whose artwork is dynamic, playful
and full of energy. Highly influenced by early twentieth century
modernists, color and texsture are integral to her style. Her
compositions are bold and direct, complete with stylized figures and
whimsical embellishment. As a world traveler, she has been exposed
to many traditions and cultures which becomes apparent when you view
her work.
The assortment of media Adrien has explored is a testament to her
energy and commitment. Always looking for different mediums as
outlets for her expression, Adrien has discovered the possibilities
of photo transferes and mixed media collages. In addition she works
in acrylic, gouache, pen and ink, water color and wax. In all of
these media, her love of figurative themes, intense color and
unusual textural patterning comes through.
Adrien's work has been shown at many places in the triangle. She is the
founding member of the successful downtown gallery, Local Color at
22 Glenwood Avenue.
Exhibits/Juried shows include:
Local Color Gallery, Raleigh 2003-2010
Visual Art Exchange Gallery - "Christmas Show "2010
Muscular Dystrophy Auction (sold) Raleigh 2010
NC Young Democrats Auction (sold) Raleigh 2010
Bruegger's at Tryon Village, Cary 2008-2010
Bruegger's at Glenwood South, Raleigh 2008-2010
Crema, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh 2007-2010
For the Love of Art, VAE Auction (sold) Raleigh 2007, 2009-2010
Works of Heart Auction (sold) Raleigh 2007-2009
Piedmont Community College, Roxoboro Group Exhibitor 2007
Salon 21, Raleigh 2007
Visual Art Exchange Juried Show "Lines", "Travel Scenes" 2007
Visual Art Exchange Juried Show "Figurative Works", North Carolina Scenes" 2006
Visual Art Exchange Juried Show "Over and Under", Honorable Mention 2006
Visual Art Exchange Juried Show "Our Town", "Small Things" 2005
Nicole's Studio & Art Gallery Juried Show 2005
Magnolia Market, Cary 2003
Spring Daze, Cary 2003
Quail Corners Shopping Center, Raleigh 2003
North Hills Mall, Raleigh 2003
Sweetreats in Cary 2002
Cup A Joe, Raleigh 2002
Artworks/The Studio, Raleigh 2000
