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the SLMM
premise

The Society of Layerists in Multi–Media (SLMM) is a network for artists who express a holistic perspective in any style or medium. Layering is not a label for a specific technique, such as collage. It is a way to think about creating art as a synthesis of ideas from many sources: the sciences, philosophy, metaphysics, experience, and imagination. The layers in Layered art are the references and meaning that the artist brings to the work rather than the materials used to create it. As a society, we are focused on the intentions of the artist.

 

Layering is an evanescent metaphor that grows like moss from living and learning. Often there is a sense of something "other" than the visible in Layered art. The kinship among Layerists is their openness to inspiration from all aspects of their lives and their shared perception of an underlying connectedness to everything.

 

— Mary Carroll Nelson,

SLMM founder

resources

Calendar of Events

View the SLMM Calendar here to see upcoming events and opportunities to connect, like our popular Open Studios.

Newsletters

Check out the most recent Spring 2024 Newsletter, Vol. 118.

 

You can view the newsletter archives here.

(above) October Web Gallery exhibit

click here to view the web gallery page

latest news

Note from the President

October 6th, 2024

 

Did you know that newsletter articles are due to KATHLEEN KUCHAR by OCTOBER 15TH? Please share your news, including photos, with us! All newsletters are archived on the website. PLEASE BE AN ACTIVE PART OF OUR HISTORY!

Hugs,
— Jo

President Barbara Jo Converse Stevens
What SLMM Means to Me

“SLMM is a whole lot more than what is on the surface.  It’s not just about art exchange, artwork, critiques and resumes.  It’s more of a connection where the members are on the same level of interest, connected by thoughts much like being on the same radio wavelength.

SLMM means more to me than you can put in a premise.  It’s deeper, more unique and soul searching.  The connections I have made with other SLMM members means the world to me. I love all of these people!”​​

— Kathleen Kuchar, member since 1990

web gallery project

SLMM is a 501(c)3 non–profit organization founded in May 1982 in the state of New Mexico.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SLMM Logo showing branches connecting and overlapping to represent our connections as members.

October theme: Shadows

Every quarter, a new Web Gallery is exhibited. Click the button above to preview our latest Web Gallery Project, and learn more.

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