Exhibition Statement
Where Light Gathers
This exhibition brings together two distinct artistic voices in a shared exploration of place, presence, and meaning.
Through expressive landscapes, Kirsten Mauritsen captures the quiet beauty of the natural world—paths, stone, water, and sky—inviting us to slow down and see what is before us.
In contrast, Wend Boomhower’s work moves beyond the visible, layering pattern, symbolism, and form to suggest the deeper structures that connect us all.
Together, their work reflects both the seen and the unseen—the physical and the spiritual—revealing light not only as it falls across the land, but as it gathers within it.
The partnership between these talented artists and the AGH Foundation reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our community. A portion of the proceeds (20%) from each purchase will benefit the Artesia General Hospital Foundation, helping to continue its important work in supporting Artesia General Hospital and serving the healthcare needs of communities across the region.
For assistance please contact Abby Rankin at 575-736-8116
WendBoomhower
Wend Boomhower is a multidisciplinary artist exploring light as a unifying language across culture and spirit, best known for her oil painting and her signature SacreNouveau style, she combines figurative storytelling with intricate symbolic design.
Rooted in graphic design and a deep study of pattern and symbolism, her work draws on sacred geometry, mythology, and world traditions. Light moves through each piece as both form and meaning—expressed in luminous figures, effulgent detail, speaking to divine presence, transformation, and shared human worth.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at The Biscuit Factory (UK), The Millington Gallery (UK), the Church History Museum, International Art Competition, The International Inspirational Artists Christmas Showcases, and the Parliament of the World’s Religions. She is currently represented by Luca Decor Gallery on Canyon Road, Santa Fe.
Wend is the recipient of multiple honors, including First Place and the Council’s Choice Award in St. George, Utah, and the Visitors’ Choice Award at the 13th International Art Competition.
Her work invites quiet contemplation, revealing layered narratives that connect the seen and unseen and illuminate the beauty of diversity.
1st - 7th Day of Creation
16”x16” Digital Fine Art Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Framed
Days of Creation is a seven-piece series created in Wendy’s signature SacreNouveau style — a richly symbolic visual language that blends sacred geometry, illuminated ornamentation, cultural motifs, and contemporary spiritual expression. Inspired by the biblical account of creation, each artwork reflects a divine stage in the unfolding of life and order: from the birth of light and cosmic balance to the emergence of nature, celestial rhythms, living creatures, and humanity itself. Through intricate pattern, radiant color, and layered symbolism, the collection invites viewers into a contemplative journey that celebrates creation as both universal and deeply sacred.
$230 each
7th Day of Creation
Genesis 2:1–3 – The 7th Day (Rest / Fullness of God’s Glory) The sun represents God’s fullness and glory. Two candles reflect remembering and observing the Sabbath. Rising smoke symbolizes prayers ascending to Heaven. Seven concentric circles express eternal completeness and divine perfection. Long hair signifies consecration and being set apart to God, as in the Nazarite vow. The Seed of Life reflects the seven days of creation, blessing, and protection. The dove represents the Holy Spirit.
Adobe Garden Poppies
n Adobe Garden Poppies, the delicate nature of fine art tissue paper mirrors the fragile, transient beauty of a poppy in bloom. By meticulously layering and wrinkling the paper, the artwork achieves a rich, tactile depth that mimics the natural folds of real petals. Set against a backdrop of wild, vertical grasses, these brilliant red blossoms emerge like a sudden burst of life against an earthy, adobe landscape. It is a celebration of texture, color, and the resilient beauty found within a garden sanctuary.
Day One – She Who Hold’s the Light
The Navajo woman signifies humanity’s earliest relationship with light as a living, spiritual force woven into culture, land, and identity.
Enlightenment
The portrait features a young woman who chose the name Adaeze, meaning “daughter of a king” in Igbo. Her confident gaze is intended to reflect a sense of self-worth and divine identity. The central theme, “You lift their gaze – they gain their voice,” emphasizes how education empowers girls to transcend traditional roles and recognize their inherent value.
Gathered Under His Wings
33”x26.5” Oil on Aluminum, Framed
Christ gathers the children of every nation beneath His radiant wings, offering refuge, belonging, and divine tenderness. His cloak becomes a sacred tapestry — a celebration of human diversity, an echo of the ancient temple veil, and a symbol of Divine power made personal. Within its woven beauty, all cultures are invited into His light, gathered in holiness and eternal love.
Desert Prickly Poppy
14”x24” Linocut, Framed
Inspired by the New Mexico high desert, this linocut print captures the captivating duality of the prickly poppy. The graphic, hand-carved lines celebrate the delight of finding these resilient, delicate blossoms thriving amidst sharp, defensive thorns in the wild.
The Language of Friendship
13.5” x 21.5” Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Framed
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” “The language of friendship is not words but meanings.” This unique art piece celebrates the importance of friends using friendship symbols from around the world.
The Language of Peace
11.5” x 21.5”
Peace is sublime no matter where you are in the world. This beautiful art piece uses symbols from many cultures past and present set in soft colors. A perfect reminder to stop and take a minute or two and contemplate what truly is important in life.
Heaven’s Breath
16”x28” Digital Fine Art Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Framed
God breathes the keys/gifts/authority down to His beloved son at His birth endowing Him with the power needed to accomplish His Holy Assignment. The golden symbol at the top of the piece is the symbol for breathe or breath. The symbol at the base of the piece is called the Messianic Seal. It is also known as the grafting in seal.
Soul Light
18”x18” Oil on Cradled Board, Framed
Matthew 6:22: “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. The symbol within the eye’s pupil represents God’s Glory.
$725 each
Window to the Soul
18”x18” Oil on Cradled Board, Framed
Matthew 6:22: “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. The symbol within the eye’s pupil represents God’s Glory.
$725 each
Where Light Dwells
18”x18” Oil on Cradled Board, Framed
Matthew 6:22: “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. The symbol within the eye’s pupil represents God’s Glory.
$725 each
In the Hands of Women
26”x26” White Ink on glass. Marbled paper made by a women’s coop in Bangladesh. Framed
Women-led cooperatives are powerful catalysts for change, driving poverty reduction and fostering human development. By fostering economic, social, and political leverage, these groups empower women to generate and control their own income. When women thrive, families and societies flourish—making these cooperatives essential for global prosperity.
$1250 each
Wipe Away All Tears
36” x 36” Digital Fine Art Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Framed
No matter what we are going through rest assured that a loving Heavenly Father will wipe away all the tears from our eyes. This beautiful art piece illustrates the external chaos that can impact our life causing pain, sorrow and tears but as we turn our hearts to Him we will become a changed soul comforted by the promise of eternal peace and joy.
$850 each
The Sacred Gaze
Rendered in a Huichol-inspired visual language, these elements celebrate the interconnectedness of all things
$4999 each
The Lord’s Prayer
14” x 26” Digital art on archival canvas, Framed
This art piece visualizes the Lord’s Prayer by contrasting heavenly and earthly realities.
•Circles vs. Squares: Circles represent heaven; squares represent earth.
•Smoke & Swirls: Symbolize the prayers of believers rising to God.
•Divine Names: Abba shows God’s intimacy; Elohim shows His sacred majesty.
•The Heart: Hands forming a heart show the earthly need for love and forgiveness.
•The Mountain: Represents God’s expanding kingdom on earth.
•Cosmic Icons: The sun, crown, and infinity symbol represent eternity, contrasting against symbols of temptation.
$280 each
KirstenMauritsen
Kirsten Mauritsen is an artist working in painting and drawing. Her acrylic paintings explore the landscape through expressive brushwork and color, capturing both a sense of place and emotional resonance. In her charcoal drawings, she turns to light and shadow, rendering detailed figures and spaces with quiet sensitivity.
Her work brings together landscape, memory, and a sense of wonder, shaped by reflections on a childhood spent immersed in nature.
Kirsten also creates large-scale indoor and outdoor murals. Her work has been exhibited at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center in Artesia, New Mexico, and her murals can be found in public parks, schools, churches, businesses, and private residences throughout Artesia and the surrounding communities.
Meadow and Mountain
Acrylic on canvas 18x36x1.5”
Inspired by a series of old family photographs that brought back childhood memories of travelling to Glacier National Park, Kirsten wanted to capture the feeling of being present in that place, as if one had just sat down for a break and looked across this meadow full of wildflowers. The ‘windows’ contain the view of Clements Mountain, painted with the same vibrant intensity the meadow evokes.
$1,300
Guadalupe Mountains
Acrylic on canvas 60x72x2.5”
This painting was inspired by a fall hike along the Smith Spring Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It was foggy and cool, the view ahead shifting into and out of view, so that where the trail led became a mystery.
$8,200
El Morro
Acrylic on canvas 40x72x2.5”
The Headlands trail in El Morro National Monument takes you along the top of layered sandstone bluffs. The passage of time has weathered patterns into the stone.
$5,500
Wild Goose Island
Acrylic on canvas, 12×12” with a maple frame
This little island on Saint Mary Lake sits among towering mountain peaks.
$360
Summer Storm
Acrylic on canvas 12x36X1.5”
The acrylic paint was thinned and allowed to flow and pool across the canvas. Brushstrokes directed the edges of clouds and land.
$550