At Wired Gallery

Encounter-Encuento at Wired Gallery (3)

Encounter-Encuento at Wired Gallery (2)

Roberto Azank - Roberto Azank Wave Field #225, Oil on board, 12x12in.

Encounter-Encuento at Wired Gallery (3)

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Encounter | Encuento

A Group Exhibition Celebrating Latin American Voices in Contemporary Art

Curated by Elisa Pritzker

November 15, 2025 – April 19, 2026

Wired Gallery is pleased to present Encounter | Encuentro, a compelling exhibition that brings together American artists with Latin roots from diverse geographies and generations. The exhibition explores the dynamic intersection of tradition and innovation, weaving stories of memory, identity, and renewal.

Encounter | Encuentro invites visitors on a journey through ancestral rhythms, shared histories, and the promise of collective futures. It is a vibrant dialogue between the past, present, and the possibilities ahead, expressed through the unique perspectives of seven outstanding artists:

Roberto Azank (Argentina), based in Woodstock
Cristian Dalgaard (Argentina), based in Highland
Néstor Madalengoitia (Perú), based in Poughkeepsie
Elisa Pritzker (Argentina), based in Highland
Greg Slick (Spain), based in Beacon
Monique Allain (Brazil-Mexico), based in Waccabuc, NY

The exhibition features a vibrant array of two- and three-dimensional works, including paintings, mixed media pieces, sculpture, and assemblage. These artworks engage themes of identity, environment, and cultural continuity through bold color, inventive composition, and tactile materials. Each artist brings a distinct visual language, from abstract forms and dynamic textures to innovative approaches with found and crafted objects, offering visitors a diverse and lively experience.

Roberto Azank, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known for his bold use of color, precise lines, and controlled composition, creating a hyper-realistic style. He has built a successful career in the United States since 1979.

Cristian Dalgaard is a visual artist and graphic designer from Argentina, whose work is part of collections across several countries. He also curates various art cycles and has received multiple awards for his paintings.

Néstor Madalengoitia is a Peruvian-born painter and muralist living in Poughkeepsie, NY. His work is featured in public spaces and collections across the U.S. and Peru, reflecting his deep cultural roots.

Elisa Pritzker works in two and three-dimensional media and has exhibited widely, promoting Latin artists across the region through multiple curated shows.

Greg Slick is a visual artist and independent curator based in Beacon, NY. His work draws on themes of time, history, and anthropology, with exhibitions in the U.S. and Estonia.

Monique Allain is a multimedia artist born in São Paulo to French/Mexican parents. With a background in biology and visual arts, she explores identity through immersive experiences and connections with environment and community. She moved to New York in 2018 and currently lives in Waccabuc, NY.

At Wired Gallery

Buchanan at Wired Gallery

Vacuums & Attachments, 52x42 in.

Buchanan at Wired Gallery

South Beach, Photograph 21x15 in.

Buchanan at Wired Gallery

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Catherine Buchanan: The Language of Things

Capturing the Ephemeral: A Dialogue Between Lens and Canvas

November 15, 2025 – April 19, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15, 5–7 PM

The paintings at Wired Gallery, inspired by a series spanning forty years, began while Buchanan was working in museums photographing historic objects. She started seeing collections everywhere — in mud flats, closets, yard sales, and more. Everyday things revealed a story that could be told within the format of museum object photography. In the studio, Buchanan aims to reimagine the boundary between the photographic source and the painted surface, offering enough detail to draw the viewer in. She seeks to reanimate what the camera lens flattens. The resulting work embraces the inherent honesty of photographs, speaks to what defines a collection of objects, and strives to capture that mysterious quality that only painting can bestow.

Working exclusively from her own photographs, she treats the photographic image both as an end in itself and as a foundational blueprint for loosely realistic paintings. The current work on display at Wired Gallery is the result of a conversation with gallery owner Sevan Melikyan. While technical difficulties have plagued the ongoing process of salvaging the original negatives, the ability to enlarge them ultimately came down to one question: “Why not paint them?”.

Catherine Buchanan

Painter and Photographer Inspired by the places she has lived from American Samoa, Hawaii and California to Florida and New York. She explored the South Pacific for several years with a friend while sailing a 40’ boat from San Francisco to New Zealand.

Buchanan’s background in photography includes documenting historic collections for the Museum of California, The Society of California Pioneers, the San Francisco International Airport Museum and more. She acquired photographic skills while studying museum photography in the anthropology department at San Francisco State University in conjunction with refining her vision and printing skills in the art department. She is a self-taught painter through sixty years of practice.

Buchanan builds a body of work in the places she calls home, currently Kingston, New York. Her landscape paintings can be viewed in an ongoing exhibit at the Ho'olehua Airport on Moloka’i in Hawaii, she works with animal sanctuaries in the beautiful Hudson River Valley photographing and painting the residents and continues her photography education at CPW in Kingston.

What Else to Do In High Falls, NY

The Waterfalls in High Falls, NY

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High Falls Flee Market (Sundays 9a-4pm): Come find your treasure!

D&H Canal Historical Museum and Visitors Center: Displaying the history and culture of the Delaware and Hudson Canal in the former DePuy Tavern built in 1797.
Kaete Brittin Shaw Gallery and Studio: A wonderful ceramicist that has been among us for decades
Green Cottage: Most beloved florist and gift store featured in "THE 5 BEST Things to Do in High Falls
Fool for Love: A new and super-cool vintage clothing store
Blue Heron Books: A new and friendly book store with a section dedicated to local authors
Curious Cat: Antiques and things on a spot where there has been an antique store since the beginning of time
Ollie's Pizza: Delicious gourmet pizzas and much more for lunch and dinner in a trendy atmosphere
Spy Social Eatery and Bar: refined cuisine and superlative wine list for every day or special occasions