Linda Hunsaker is an Artist-in-Residence at El Zaguan, sponsored by the Historic Santa Fe Foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
El Zaguan is an historic estate located on Canyon Rd. It originally was a ranch, and has also housed a hotel, school, and artist's colony. The artist, Dorothy Stewart, ran a small press and gallery here. Another notable resident was the children's book illustrator, Brinton Turkle. In 1928 El Zaguan was known as a lively center for women artists including painter, Olive Rush and architect, Katherine Muller Chapman.
Artist's Statement: Living in an environment with so much history is an inspiring experience. I like the idea that I am a printmaker using linocuts and sixty years ago another artist lived here and did the same. It is also wonderful to have a support system of other artists in an atmosphere where contemporary ideas and work combine with the past.
Linda Hunsaker
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