INNOVATIVE FINE ART IN SANTA FE AND DURANGO
What does it mean to feel truly at home? In Episode 114 of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia sits down with New Mexico painter Eric Romero to explore Querencia—a new body of work rooted in family, heritage, and the places where the soul rests.
From long days on the tractor to the artistry of lowrider culture, Romero shares how his New Mexico upbringing shapes his paintings. Together, he and Leroy discuss Catholic imagery, the women who have influenced his life, and the inspiration he finds in his wife and daughter.
Through stories behind the paintings, Romero reveals the personal meaning within everyday details: a weathered fence post, a beloved classic car, a rosary, or a length of baling twine. The conversation explores belonging, the discipline of making art, and what we leave behind for the next generation.
Experience Querencia at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, September 25–October 8, 2026. Join us for the artist reception on Friday, September 25, from 5–7 PM.
Explore artwork by Eric Romero: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/eric-romero
Watch more conversations with leading artists: https://blueraingallery.com/podcast
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This episode was hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced and edited by Leah Garcia, with original music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.
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