“I work in the realm where the known and unknown meet, where chance and determination work hand in hand. Stone, a material both simple and complex, wildly uncontrollable and disciplined, provides that opportunity. My work grows from a notion, a mysterious feeling, not unlike the first sentence of a story, always with hopeful anticipation. It tells the story of my grappling with the forces of creation and destruction in nature, unleashing the cataclysmic and the calm.”

Mark Saxe, sculptor, is the recipient of a Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. He was also selected by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs to be featured in their poster series for essential workers.  The posters highlight individually the work of seven veteran New Mexico artists.  His sculpture, Home - Pentagon, was chosen to appear on posters distributed throughout the state.  Each poster reads, "From our veterans to our front line workers and their families, thank you for your sacrifice, compassion, and resilience."