Detrick Cooter “New Mexican Love” Mixed Media — Signed, Framed

New Mexican Love is a compelling mixed media work on canvas by American artist Detrick Cooter, signed at the lower right and professionally double matted behind glass in a copper frame. This vivid abstract composition layers earthy ochres, deep blacks, and striking reds to evoke the distinctive palette of the New Mexican landscape—sun-baked adobe, desert clay, and brilliant Southwestern skies. Gestural lines, geometric grids, and circular motifs allude to ancient petroglyphs and regional artistic heritage, capturing the rugged beauty and timeless spirit of the Southwest.

Cooter’s work seamlessly merges architectural structure with expressive texture, and New Mexican Love exemplifies this synthesis, conveying both a sense of place and a personal tribute to New Mexico’s landscape and cultural legacy. The authentic copper frame enhances the Southwestern character, making this artwork a standout focal point for modern interiors or regional art collections alike.

Condition:
In excellent condition with no visible damage. The canvas surface is clean, the colors remain vivid, and the frame and glass are intact with minimal signs of handling.

Size:

Overall framed size: 24.25 x 33.5 inches
Visible artwork: 15.75 x 24.75 inches

Artist Biography:
Detrick Cooter is a contemporary American artist recognized for his bold abstract and mixed media works. His compositions often feature layered textures, gestural markings, and vibrant fields of color that evoke both natural forms and architectural structures. Working primarily on canvas, Cooter's style blends elements of abstraction and visual mapping, creating a dynamic interplay between movement and form. His work reflects a deep engagement with materiality and spatial rhythm, making his pieces compelling focal points in modern interiors and collections. Cooter continues to develop his practice with a focus on expressive surface treatment and the relationship between mark-making and structure.