Judith Roderick: With Gratitude for Trees

Wild Hearts Gallery is pleased to announce the November Featured Artist exhibition, Judith Roderick: With Gratitude for Trees. This exhibition will be on display November 3–29, 2026.

With Gratitude for Trees is a presentation of fine art quilts that was inspired by Judith Roderick’s visit to the Chiricahua mountains in Southern Arizona. These sky islands are the most bio-diverse land on this continent, visited by half of our North American birds. This exhibition pays homage to the beautiful large trees that provide food and shelter for the many birds Judith has long admired.

Armed with fresh inspiration, Judith returned to Placitas ready to create the quilts for With Gratitude for Trees. All her quilts are made from her hand-painted silk or silk designs printed for her, photos printed on silk and silk color blends. Her signature vintage buttons, shells and beads are sewn on in a meditative way at her dining room table while watching the birds and the Sandia mountains outside her window.

The artists’ reception will be celebrated with fellowship and refreshments on Saturday, November 7, 1-3 pm.