About the Presentation
Addison Rowe Gallery will present an in-depth exhibition showcasing the chronology of Raymond Jonson's work; one of the founders of the Transcendental Painting Group. Addison Rowe Gallery has been the exclusive representative of the Raymond Jonson estate for the last 12 years and has a long history of promoting his work. Raymond Jonson was a true American modernist and a key figure in New Mexico. His work helped usher in a new form of expression combining spirituality and dynamic colorations in abstract compositions. They were a radical shift in the art movement of the period.

His work moved from traditional landscapes to modernist compositions, until he settled on pure geometric abstraction. In his early works he used detailed compositions in oil with noticeable paintbrush markings. Over time, the brushstrokes disappeared and the surface became flattened with the introduction of the airbrush technique. Known for his innovative use of airbrush in watercolor and acrylic, Jonson’s signature style evoked light, not as a subject, but as a spiritual essence emanating from the canvas. Jonson created pure geomatic abstractions with a luminous effect which are inspirational and unique.

Deeply influenced by his spiritual upbringing, Jonson sought to transcend physical reality, aligning with the Transcendental Painting Group’s vision of exploring idealistic and spiritual realms through art — looking beyond the superficial veils of reality into how things are in-and-of themselves. The Transcendental Painting Group was united in their belief of what art and paintings should represent. The gist of their manifesto was “to carry painting beyond the appearance of the physical world through new concepts of space, color, light, and design, to imaginative realms that are idealistic and spiritual.”

About the Gallery
Gallery Owner and Director Victoria Addison, a member of the Appraisers Association of America, specializes in 19th and 20th-century paintings, sculptures, and watercolors, with an emphasis on Modern and Southwestern art. With over 40 years of experience, including managing estates for artists like Raymond Jonson, Victoria brings a wealth of expertise to the gallery's focus on Santa Fe and Taos regional artists.