Joan E. Alessi 

The Desert Thistle Studio
13 Descanso Rd.
Santa Fe, N M 87508

505-466-0812

jealessi@aol.com

Award-winning Photography and Jewelry from New Mexico Culture

New Mexico: the landscape, culture and mineral bounty has been a large part of my life for the past ten years. My work embodies this rich heritage. My photographic book, entitled “Descansos: The Sacred Landscape of New Mexico” continues to be a best seller, and was featured in a documentary film at the Santa Fe and Big Sky Film Festivals. My jewelry and photography are exhibited at several galleries throughout the country and here in Santa Fe.