the SOCIETY OF LAYERISTS in MULTI-MEDIA
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 Fall 2024 Newsletter, Vol. 119.
You can view the newsletter archives here.
(above) October Web Gallery exhibit
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latest news
Note from the President
October 27th, 2024
Did you know that Kathleen Kuchar’s wonderful SLMM newsletter will be arriving in your e-mail (or mailbox) any time now! All newsletters may be found on the website (scroll down the Home Page, link on bottom left ), for a look at our history. THANK YOU KATHLEEN, for doing such an amazing job of recording our history!
Hugs,
— Jo
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
SLMM is a 501(c)3 non–profit organization founded in May 1982 in the state of New Mexico.