Noé Barnett, a muralist and painter, infuses the streets with life through his vibrant creations. A native of Albuquerque, NM, Barnett's roots have shaped his approach to art. With a burgeoning reputation as a key player in the mural scene, Barnett has transformed public spaces into canvases in multiple states, bringing art directly to the people. His murals are more than mere decoration; they are dialogues in color and form, engaging communities and using light to invigorate public spaces with new narratives.
As Barnett transitions into the fine art arena, he carries with him the same ethos that has defined his street work: art as a catalyst for reflection and discourse. His fine art pieces delve into the light, using it as both a subject and a medium to harness it, synthesize it, and turg it into paintings that influence. All while maintaining the accessibility and boldness that characterize his larger outdoor works.
Currently, Barnett is expanding his portfolio and actively contributing to exhibitions. His work not only adorns the walls of city streets but is also beginning to claim its space in galleries and private collections. Through his art, Barnett invites onlookers to pause, ponder, and perceive the world through a lens that is at once critical and hopeful.
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Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2018, University of New Mexico, Painting and Drawing
Solo Shows:
Tertium Quid: The Gray Spy, CFA Downtown Gallery, June 25 - July 9th, 2018
Maternal Expressionism, Texas Gallery, July 17th - August 15th, 2018
Group Shows:
Undergrad Juried Show, John Sommer Gallery, January 23rd - February 10th, 2017
COURAGE - A Fine Art Exhibition, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, October 6th- October 29th, 2017
Artist Days at the Rail Yards, South Broadway Cultural Center, January 5th - January 26th, 2019
United By Paint, Electric Playhouse, Albuquerque, NM, February 29th 2020
CHARCOAL: Strokes of Vitality, Richard Leevy, Albuquerque, NM, November 4 – December 11, 2020
Made In ABQ, Richard Leevy, Albuquerque, NM, June 2- July 10, 2021
Dawn & Dusk, Lapis Room, Albuquerque, NM, March 3-28, 2022
Heliotropism, Lapis Room, September 2023, Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Made, Albuquerque, NM, December, 2023
The Heart Show, Lapis Room, Albuquerque, NM Feb, 2024
Awards:
2017 Reggie Behl Drawing Award Winner
2017-2018 Ada Wester Fine Art Endowment
2017-2018 Brown Art History Scholarship
2018 College Station Artist in Residence
2022 Albuquerque Business First 40 Under 40
2022 City of Albuquerque Creative Bravos Recipient
Press:
“Artist left with questions after city removes mural without permission” VIDEO By KRQE Channel 13, Albuquerque, NM
"UNM student's artwork addresses gun control debate" VIDEO by KOB Channel 4, Albuquerque, NM
"Tertium Quid: A Gray Spy", Weekly Alibi, Albuquerque, NM
“"Walk for Freedom" seeks to abolish modern slavery”, Daily Lobo, Albuquerque, NM
“New Mexico United mural showing signs of wear and tear” VIDEO by KRQE Channel 13, Albuquerque, NM
“New Downtown mural dedicated to United”, Daily Lobo, Albuquerque, NM
“Local artist begins mural inspired by New Mexico United”, VIDEO by KRQE Channel 13, Albuquerque, NM
“THERE WILL BE HONKING: A Downtown United Mural in Process” Alibi, Albuquerque, NM
“BEHIND THE DESIGN – New Mexico United’s Downtown Mural”, VIDEO by uslchampionship.com
“Downtown mural dedicated to New Mexico United unveiled”, VIDEO by KRQE Channel 13
“Lawmakers hear pitch for soccer stadium in Albuquerque” Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM
“From the pitch to the heart of the Duke City” VIDEO by KOAT 7, Albuquerque, NM
“Albuquerque muralist spreads message of unity through his art” VIDEO by KOB 4, Albuquerque NM
“Local artist creating ‘Hometown Heroes’ mural” VIDEO by KRQE 13, Albuquerque, NM
“New Albuquerque mural honors Martin Luther King Jr.” VIDEO by KRQE 13, Albuquerque, NM
“Five standout artworks to view at Alvarado Square” VIDEO Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM
City Honors MLK Jr. with New Public Art Mural Downtown VIDEO Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM
‘‘Mountain Top’ mural gets a cleaning ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day’, Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM
‘Living the Dream’, The Paper, Albuquerque, NM