GRONK Mural on Display Until February 2012 (Special Events Space) Albuquerque Museum

In conjunction with the Santa Fe Opera, during two weeks in July the Albuquerque Museum will present the internationally renowned artist Gronk as he paints a site specific and temporary wall painting. Gronk will be designing the set for this summer’s Santa Fe Opera’s production of Antonio Vivaldi’s “Griselda.”

Gronk, “If a Fire Alarm Rings in the Forest Can Anyone Hear It?,” 2011, latex, acrylic, pastel, and chalk on latex on wallboard, Lent by the artist

After the production opens on July 16, the artist will be in residence at the Albuquerque Museum for two weeks creating a monumental mural in front of museum visitors. While he maintains a serious focus on painting, the artist is also always willing to engage audiences in discussion, creating an engaging and welcoming environment in which to learn about the artistic process. At the end of the exhibition period, the mural will be painted over and will exist only in the museum visitor’s memory.