Reception: Sandra Kadisak, Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster, and Katie Thomas: Enchanted Forest

Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show
On view: December 2–December 28, 2025
Artist reception: Sunday, December 7, 1:00-3:00 pm

The public is invited to Wild Hearts Gallery for a reception on December 7 to meet guest artists Sandra Kadisak, Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster, and Katie Thomas and talk about their show, Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show.

The holidays bring people together with shared rituals and a sense of joy, tradition and togetherness that is unique to the season. Enjoy the gallery’s Enchanted Forest with twinkling lights and the artists’ imagery of celebration, reflection and connection.

Sandra and Michael Kadisak meld their unique vision and skill to create ceramic art that evokes charm, wonder and the magic of the forest. Whimsical collaboration has spirited the arrival of their newest clay creations of porcupines and javelinas to join their signature nativity sets. Each piece is crafted with over sixy combined years of ceramic exploration.

Alfons Schuster has been creating art for thirty-five years, eight of those in Placitas. His work honors the beauty of decay in nature – taking what nature has decided to give without destroying living nature.

Katie Thomas grew up in Connecticut and worked in the corporate world for twenty-five years. She migrated to Taos where she opened and operated a store for thirteen years. She now lives in Placitas where she devotes her time to exploring different art mediums, including beading, mosaics, textile art, found items, assemblage, and more.

During First Sunday ARTScrawl on December 7, 10 am to 2 pm, enjoy fellowship and refreshments, meet the artists and learn about their processes.

Wild Hearts Gallery is an artists’ collective, supported by fourteen local artists. Located at 221-B State Highway 165, the gallery is open Tuesday–Friday 10 am to 4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.