Eugenie Shonnard: Breaking the Mold

Eugenie Shonnard: Breaking the Mold is the first posthumous major exhibition of the acclaimed sculptor. Shonnard was a pivotal figure for the history of art and sculpture in the Southwest, widely recognized during her own time for her contributions to the visual arts, yet largely overlooked in recent decades. This exhibition, with an accompanying publication, seeks to reintroduce Shonnard to a new generation of art enthusiasts.

Eugenie Shonnard: Breaking the Mold will reintroduce audiences to the breadth of Shonnard’s long career, from her early Art Nouveau designs to the sculpture, architectural ornaments, and furniture she produced as a mature artist. In a time period in which few women excelled in sculpture, Shonnard defied expectations and carved out a space for herself as a formidable presence in the American Southwest.

Now on view at the New Mexico Museum of Art, Downtown Plaza location.

Press

Eugenie Shonnard Is Back for Her Moment in the Spotlight   – Santa Fe New Mexican Pasatiempo, March 7, 2023