About

At first glance, Pi Luna’s art looks like paintings. But come up close, and you’ll start to see the textures and shapes. She cuts up tiny pieces of paper cut out of recycled magazines and arranges them into works of art.

She first developed her process when working on her MFA at Goddard College. Originally a realistic oil painter, Pi wanted to explore metaphor and storytelling in her artwork. She started branching out to explore new media, working in acrylic and mixed media. Eventually, she discovered paper and fell in love.

Q&A

What kind of materials are used?

Pi Luna uses recycled magazines donated by her fans and followers. She uses Golden Acrylic Medium as the glue, which does not yellow over time. She uses three coats of archival UV spray to seal the final collages. The varnish prevents fading and keeps the colors vibrant.

How long does a piece take to create?

The speed depends on the size and complexity of the piece. Smaller sizes typically require one to two days to create, whereas larger or more complex pieces may take one to two weeks.

Where are the prints and merchandise created?

All of Pi Luna's prints and products are created in-house. She has invested in a high-quality printer and employs an assistant to manage the printing and shipping of all items. Producing products in-house ensures quality, allows for customization, and improves shipping and delivery speeds.

Where can you see Pi's artwork?

Pi Luna is in several galleries and retail locations. Currently, she is showing at the following locations:
- Artistic License Gallery in Eldorado, NM
- Belle of the West Gallery in Madrid, NM
- The Abiquiu Dome in Abiquiu, NM
- Crow and Crone in Taos, NM
- Crow's Nest in Santa Fe, NM

How is the artwork framed?

All original artworks and commissioned pieces come with a black wooden frame, allowing for display on a wall or a mantle/tabletop.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art, Goddard College, 2012.
Bachelor of Expressive Arts, Prescott College, 2009.

Exhibitions

Belle of the West Gallery, Madrid, New Mexico, 2025
R. C. Goraman Gallery, Taos, New Mexico, 2024, 2025
Artistic License Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2023, 2024, 2025
Electra Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2023
Little Bird de Papel, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2023
"Circles: Nothing is Lost." Tortuga Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2023
"Before the Stormhold," Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2023
"Apples and Oranges," Fuller Lodge Art Center, Los Alamos, New Mexico, 2022.
"A Bird in Hand," The Bat and the Buffalo Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2022.
"Handmade Hands and Faces," Tortuga Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2022.
"Water is Life," Tortuga Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2022.
"Authors & Artists Festival: Writing the Land," Writing the Land, online, 2022.
"The Mural Project," Katharsis Media, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2021.
"Art Installation," Off Center Arts, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2021.
"Santa Fe Studio Tour," Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2021.
"A Vision of Hope and Healing," Santa María de la Vid Abbey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2020.
"2020 Stronger Together Online Recovery Festival," Stronger Together New Mexico, online, 2020.
"Fathers New Mexico Art Party," Fathers New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2020.
"Holiday Show," Meow Wolf, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2019.
"Santa Fe Rally for Recovery," Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2019.
"Solo Exhibition," Santa Fe Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2017.

Publications

"Santa Fe Literary Review," Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2021
"We'Moon Calendar," Mother Tongue Ink, Wolfcreek, Oregon, 2020, 2024
"The Art of Pi Luna," Pi Luna Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2020
"Santa Fe Literary Review," Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2019
"Whitefish Review," Whitefish, Montana, 2010

Awards/Contests

Cover Artist. "Santa Fe Literary Review," Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2024
Honorable Mention. Albuquerque International Baloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2024
"Your Art Our Table Contest," Cafecito, Artwalk Santa Fe, and Creative Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2022

Presentations/Interviews

"PechaKucha Night: Vol. 14 - MULTIPLICITY," Site Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2022
"It's Her Turn," podcast interview, Dr. Kate Dow, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2021
"Not Your Mother's Radio," radio interview, Eliot Goldstein, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2021
"Art Talk," Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM, 2020