Big Happy Gallery Exhibition through January 17, 2026

Linda Armantrout’s luminous paintings explore connection, color, and animal presence—images that feel both tender and otherworldly.

"Messengers of Change""Hovering between light and shadow, “Messengers of Change” evokes a quiet, watchful presence—part guardian, part omen. Armantrout’s use of deep indigos and luminous whites turns the figure into a threshold being, carrying news from one state to another. As in much of her work, animals become conduits for connection, intuition, and transformation, asking us to pause and listen for what is shifting beneath the surface." Stephen Parise

"Ascension’ by Linda Armantrout — a dreamlike convergence of animal guardians moving through light and shadow. Armantrout’s luminous palette and flowing lines evoke the quiet pulse of connection between seen and unseen worlds. This painting feels like a breath held between realms, where instinct, spirit, and transformation rise together.-Stephen Parise

"Ascension"

See 7 paintings made by Linda Armantrout in 2025. They have been hung beautifully and cohesively by Stephen Parise and Carl Smith owners of Big Happy Gallery, 1300 Luisa Street, #3A, Santa Fe New Mexico. For Youtube slideshows of the Opening reception and images, click. Also see exhibition photos at www.bighappygallery.com 

The Exhibit ...will we know what they are saying? is on view through 1/17/26. Big Happy Gallery, 1300 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, Friday and Saturday 12-5pm. Starting January 8 also on Thursdays.

Open January 8,9,10 and 15,16,17/ 12-5 pm

Although the gallery remains closed until next week (reopening 1/8/26),
please contact Big Happy Gallery for an appointment or any additional information.