Artist Paul Ziomek with original panels from his graphic novel “Fakin’ the Funk,” which he created with his brother Pete Ziomek. The “Truth, Justice, and Freedom of Expression” show will be on display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library through Sept. 11. Courtesy photo

Artist Jeff Benham stopped by Step Up Gallery during the Library’s Atomicon on August 30. He is shown here pointing to two of his artworks. Truth, Justice and Freedom of Expression closes Sept. 11. Courtesy photo

STEP UP GALLERY NEWS RELEASE

Self expression has been on full display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public
Library. Artists from all over New Mexico were invited to show artwork that
tells a story, represents belief, or makes a point.
Among the artists with a Los Alamos connection are Jeff Benham and Paul
Ziomek. Benham is showing the original drawings from tow of his graphic
novels: “We,” and “Grace.” Ziomek has an older piece in the show, which
he created with his brother Pete Ziomek, called “Fakin’ the Funk.”
The “Truth, Justice and Freedom of Expression” exhibit will be on display
until September 11. Following that show, Step Up Gallery presents
“Projection and Confession,” an exhibit of self-portraits that reveal the
personalities and experiences of the people who create them. The deadline
to register a self-portrait for the show is September 8, and the work must be
delivered on September 15.
Step Up Gallery (https://stepupgallery.org) is on the top level of Mesa
Public Library in Los Alamos, at 2400 Central Ave. The gallery is open the
same hours as the library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10
a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and 1-5 p.m., Sunday.

Maire O’Neill