Angie Rehnberg (Poynter) - Artist Bio/Statement

Born in 1985, Angie Rehnberg is an artist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Growing up in Albuquerque and then the picturesque mountain regions of Taos, Angel Fire, and later residing in Santa Fe, she has developed a deep connection to the landscapes and cultures of the American Southwest. These influences continue to inform her artistic practice.

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Rehnberg graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Santa Fe in 2007, where she explored a wide array of disciplines, including studio arts, art history, creative writing, psychology, philosophy, and mythology. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions since the age of 15 and has appeared in publications such as American Art Collector.

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In addition to her work as an artist, Rehnberg has a strong presence in the art world through her work within galleries, and as an independent art director/ gallery curator. She has held positions at galleries in Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque, and has contributed to national art fairs such as SOFA Chicago, Art San Diego, and Palm Springs Modernism. She has played a key role in organizing pop-up art shows in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, curating exceptional one-night-only art events. Rehnberg also organized 12 rotating monthly exhibitions for Artisan ABQ, which greatly contributed to the creation of 3017 Gallery. Throughout her career, she has worked with both emerging local artists and internationally renowned artists in gallery settings and off-site exhibitions. Currently, she holds a gallery associate position at Gallery Hozho.

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Rehnberg was born with Holt-Oram Syndrome, a rare genetic mutation that affects 1 in every 100,000 births, and impacts the development of the heart, hands, and upper limbs. Despite these challenges, she views her condition as a source of strength and inspiration. Encouraged by her parents to use drawing and illustration to improve her dexterity, Rehnberg found that art became a tool for overcoming physical difficulties. She now sees her “difference” as a gift rather than a limitation, a perspective that has shaped her creative path.

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As an avid traveler, having visited many countries, Rehnberg’s art is deeply influenced by her personal and emotional experiences with people, places, and nature. She embraces the fluidity of creative inspiration, often working in extensive series before shifting to new ideas when her curiosity leads her in different directions. Rehnberg describes herself as an "explorer of emotion and technique," thriving on experimenting with various mediums to shape her creative approach. Her work spans a range of styles, from semi-realistic figurative pieces and stylized urban and natural landscapes to contemporary animal portraits. She uses a variety of traditional painting surfaces and mediums—ink, watercolor, oil, acrylic, gouache, and spray paint—tailoring her choice of materials to suit the project or series at hand.