NEST

Tony Anella + Clare Anella, Kelly Bair/ Central Standard Office of Design, Christopher Beccone + Justine Humble, Rios Clementi Hale Studios & notNeutral, Katya Crawford, Bruce Davis, Ed Fitzgerald, Lee Gamelsky, Cory Greenfield, David Hedden, Douglas Levy, Antoine Predock, David Rooth, Andrew Stone, Damien Velasquez, and Jared Winchester
March 20 – April 3

A modern, spherical wooden shelf with multiple circular layers displayed against a plain, light gray background. the design features interconnected horizontal and vertical segments creating open shelving spaces.
A rustic wooden birdhouse with a conical roof, featuring a circular entrance and embellished with a pattern of lighter wooden patches.
A wooden birdhouse mounted on a tall pole with a small bird perched at the entrance, casting a long shadow on the wall in soft lighting.
A symmetrical, abstract design resembling a cross-section of a spider web, featuring intricate thread patterns with a slightly metallic sheen, centered on a soft beige background.
A minimalist artistic installation featuring thin white twigs chaotically arranged within a transparent, rectangular acrylic box, with a small red element near the center.
A minimalist wooden birdhouse shaped like a pentagon with a single round entrance hole, isolated on a white background.
A minimalist wooden sculpture consisting of a tall, vertical, split wooden panel with multiple thin green rods inserted horizontally at the base, creating a layered effect.
An antique copper boiler door with a round peephole and a protruding handle, featuring rivets around its surface, isolated on a white background.
A traditional asian conical fish trap made of slender wooden slats arranged in a spiral cage design, secured at the top with a rope handle.
A wooden pencil appears suspended in mid-air, seemingly breaking through a white surface with dynamic shards and shadows on a gray background.
A modern, miniature model of a house made from transparent and reflective materials, featuring a slanted roof and visible structural components.
3d illustration of a minimalist wooden wall clock with a vertical design and a simple green hand indicating the time, isolated on a white background.
A minimalist modern shower fixture with a sleek, rectangular design and a cylindrical nozzle, surrounded by cascading water chains against a white background.
A crumpled piece of aluminum foil on a black background, reflecting light from its textured and uneven surface.
Artistic representation of a bird made from black intertwined cables, with a single prominent circular eye, suspended against a plain white background.
Pink, multi-faceted geometric panel with a glossy finish, reflecting light off its angular surfaces. there is a small hole near one edge.
Three sparrows perched on a metal bar above a vintage red gumball machine, with one sparrow at the base eating from a bowl of seeds. white background.
A simple brown wooden birdhouse with a sloping metal roof, circular entrance, and mounted on a metal clamp.
A cluster of wooden dowels protruding from a central, fluffy white mass against a light beige background, casting soft shadows.
A cylindrical terracotta bee hotel with wooden slats on top, positioned against a rock wall surrounded by fallen leaves.
A tall, narrow blue birdhouse with a circular entrance and a small slit below it, mounted on a white wall.
A teal paper house model with a symmetrical design and cut-out patterns, casting a shadow on a light background.
Five amber-colored glass stones with varying degrees of transparency cast shadows on a light background, arranged in a diagonal line.
A boy curiously looks into a long, narrow wooden sculpture resembling a telescope, mounted on a white pedestal in an art gallery.
Three happy adults, two women and a man, posing together in an art gallery with transparent, amber-colored sculptures hanging in the background.
A young child peeks from behind a wooden art installation on a white pedestal in a minimalist gallery, expressing curiosity.
Four people smiling at an art gallery, standing in front of a wall decorated with round, amber-colored art pieces.
Two young girls interact with a sculptural exhibit resembling a sandcastle, in a gallery filled with onlookers. the castle sits on a white pedestal and one girl is standing while the other is kneeling.
A young girl with light brown hair, wearing a floral blouse, closely examines a transparent, geometric sculpture displayed on a white pedestal in a gallery setting.
A child inspects an artifact with a flashlight at a museum exhibit while an adult watches, showing engagement and curiosity in the historical display.
Two children with brown hair are closely examining an exhibit, one leaning their head on it while the other looks on, in a museum setting.
People mingling at an art gallery opening, viewing various artworks and engaging in conversations. the atmosphere is casual and the gallery is softly lit.
People networking at an indoor event with a buffet table. several are engaging in conversation. the setting is informal with a mix of standing and seated guests.
Young man standing next to a podium with a laptop displaying the bidsquare registration page, in a conference booth area.
A modern, abstract sculpture made of interlocking white-painted wooden planks arranged in a three-dimensional hashtag-like configuration on a plain background.
Three people viewing an art installation in a gallery, featuring several orange, bubble-like sculptures mounted on a white wall.
A group of people, casually dressed, engaged in conversation at an art gallery event, with artwork visible on the surrounding walls.
Visitors observing diverse artworks at an art gallery exhibition, featuring wall-mounted pieces and a lively crowd engaged in conversation.
A woman examining a large, cylindrical terracotta sculpture at an art exhibit, using a magnifying glass to closely inspect its texture and details.
A mature couple examines a small, intricate white sculpture displayed on a pedestal in an art gallery, with framed artwork hanging on walls around them.
A woman with gray hair examines a spherical, wooden sculpture hanging from the ceiling, composed of numerous sticks protruding in all directions.
People mingling in an art gallery, holding drinks and conversing. a woman in the foreground carries a tray of hors d'oeuvres. artworks are displayed on the white walls around the room.
Two women smiling at the camera in an art gallery, one with short hair and a black top, the other with long hair and a black dress. other visitors are observed in the background.
Three people smiling in an art gallery, standing between two sculptures displayed on pedestals against a white wall.
People viewing artwork in a gallery with displays of sculptures and a table with snacks and beverages in the foreground.
Three women smiling and posing together at an art gallery. one in a floral skirt and sandals, one in a beige skirt and sandals, and one in a black dress and high boots.
A graphic logo featuring a stylized gray and yellow map with text "on the map unfolding albuquerque art + design" in gray, emphasizing art and design in albuquerque.
A contemporary art sculpture resembling a nest made of woven white material, mounted on three branched, pale supports on a concrete floor.

Press Release

NEST • Birdhouse Gallery Exhibtion and Online Fundraiser
Online Auction: hosted by Bidsquare to benefit the National Audubon Society

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present NEST, an exhibition of visionary birdhouses created by award winning architects and designers. In partnership with On the Map: Unfolding Albuquerque Art +Design, a citywide collaboration that celebrates the art of Central New Mexico, this exhibition focusses largely on designers practicing in the greater Albuquerque area. NEST will feature a more inclusive corresponding online auction hosted by Bidsquare to benefit the National Audubon Society.

Nothing signals the arrival of spring like the chirping of birds. NEST celebrates the alliance of innovative designers with the birding community by providing elegant accommodations for our avian friends. Contemporary homes aren’t just for people anymore! Designers and Architects concentrate their talents into producing birdhouses that range from functional to conceptual, minimal to multifaceted, and portable to permanent structures. Some projects address specific needs for regional birds like the American Robin or Black Capped Chickadee, some houses deter predatory attacks, while others provide year-round open space sanctuaries.

Confirmed designers for this project include Tony Anella + Clare Anella, Kelly Bair/ Central Standard Office of Design, Christopher Beccone + Justine Humble, Rios Clementi Hale Studios & notNeutral, Katya Crawford, Bruce Davis, Ed Fitzgerald, Lee Gamelsky, Cory Greenfield, David Hedden, Douglas Levy, Antoine Predock, David Rooth, Andrew Stone, Damien Velasquez, and Jared Winchester among others.

The National Audubon Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of birds, wildlife and healthy ecosystems. On Friday, April 3 from 6 – 8 pm, the gallery is hosting a finale reception. This will be the last opportunity to see the objects on display. All bidding occurs at www.bidsquare.com including birdhouses being shown in the gallery.

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Dates: March 20–April 3, 2019
Reception: April 3, 6–8 pm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery