ALAMOSA — From August through November, the “ARTrium,” located on the second floor of SLV Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, will be displaying the wildlife portraits of Joe Horvath.

Horvath, whose art exhibit is entitled Yellow Hawk Visions: Images from Nature, did his latest show using oils, and described some of his process.

“I most often paint the larger animals – deer, elk, big-horn sheep and goats – focusing on their interaction with their natural habitats,” he explained. “Recently, I have started to pay more attention to the personalities of smaller animals, too. When I encounter an animal, I make eye contact and we evaluate each other. I try to show that mutual perception in my work. In my art, I see animals emerge as individuals, and my paintings as portraiture.”

There will be an artist reception for Horvath held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the “ARTrium” on Thursday, Sept. 5. The public is invited to attend, and Horvath will be present to greet people and answer questions about his art. The San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center is located at 106 Blanca Ave. in Alamosa.

If you are interested in sharing your artistic talents, please contact Kelly Gurule, SLVH Foundation director, at ext. 5707 or by emailing [email protected]; or Dawn Krebs, SLVH Foundation assistant, at ext. 6359 or by emailing [email protected].