DURANGO, COLORADO

BRITISH POP ARTIST ALAN WALSH BRINGS CÔTE D'AZUR GLAMOUR TO THE AMERICAN WEST

Monaco-Based Artist Makes U.S. Southwest Debut at Sorrel Sky Gallery, Durango

DURANGO, CO – Sorrel Sky Gallery announces the arrival of British artist Alan Walsh's vibrant works to its historic Durango location, marking the first time the Monaco-based painter's Riviera-inspired compositions will be available in the American Southwest.

Walsh, whose paintings hang alongside Damien Hirst in Cannes' legendary Hôtel Martinez and in the homes of royalty, Hollywood stars, and racing legends worldwide, brings his signature "art with playful elegance" to Colorado collectors. The announcement creates an unexpected cultural bridge between the sun-drenched Mediterranean and the rugged beauty of the San Juan Mountains.

"Alan Walsh paints the feeling of speed and sophistication," says Shanan Campbell, founder of Sorrel Sky Gallery. "His work speaks to collectors who appreciate both the elegance of the Riviera and the adventurous spirit of the West. There's something deeply aligned about bringing his vision to Durango, where our clients value both refined aesthetics and authentic storytelling."

Walsh's distinctive style features bold, clean compositions rendered in acrylic and oil, distilling decades of visual autobiography into canvases that capture the glamour of luxury automobiles, high fashion, and a Mediterranean lifestyle. His childhood spent trackside at European racing circuits, where his father worked in motorsport, shaped an aesthetic vocabulary uniquely his own. Young Walsh filled notebooks with drawings from his mother's Vogue magazines and his father's Autosport publications while watching Porsches blur past. He later raced competitively for the elite Zip Young Guns karting team, the same outfit that developed Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

After building a successful career creating illustrations for global brands including Aston Martin, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Grey Goose Vodka, Walsh left advertising in 2012 to paint full-time. His decision has proven prescient: American collectors, particularly in New York and Florida, have become enthusiastic patrons, drawn to the sun-drenched sophistication his hand-painted canvases exude.

"There's a kinship between the luminous quality of Mediterranean light and the extraordinary light of the Southwest," notes Campbell, whose expertise in bringing international artists to American collectors spans two decades and four gallery locations. "Alan's work translates beautifully to our setting. His paintings breathe with the same wide-open feeling our landscape provides."

Walsh supports his wife, Emily, in her courageous battle with ALS. During this transition, Sorrel Sky Gallery provides American collectors with exclusive access to Walsh's work through its Durango location.

The artist's arrival at Sorrel Sky Gallery represents a carefully curated expansion of the gallery's contemporary offerings. Known for championing both established and emerging artists who push boundaries while honoring craft, Sorrel Sky has built its reputation on discovering talent that speaks to sophisticated collectors seeking work with genuine substance.

Walsh's paintings occupy a rare space in contemporary art: immediately accessible yet deeply considered, joyful without being frivolous, luxurious without pretension. In an era favoring noise over nuance, he offers something increasingly rare—elegance with intention, visual storytelling that knows precisely when to let a composition breathe.

Collectors interested in experiencing Alan Walsh's work in person are invited to visit Sorrel Sky Gallery in Durango, where the paintings can be viewed alongside the gallery's renowned collection of contemporary Western and Native American art.

About Alan Walsh
British artist Alan Walsh creates vibrant contemporary paintings celebrating the elegance and glamour of the Côte d'Azur. Based in Monaco, Walsh is recognized as a leading artist on the French Riviera, with an international collector base that includes royalty, entertainment industry figures, and motorsport legends. His work has been featured in major publications and exhibited globally. All paintings are hand-created in his Monaco studio using acrylic and oil.

About Sorrel Sky Gallery
The forward-thinking approach to the art world at Sorrel Sky Gallery pairs a distinctive collection of contemporary and traditional fine art and jewelry with an unparalleled client experience. Sorrel Sky Gallery has retail locations in Durango, Colorado (2002), Santa Fe, New Mexico (2014), New York, New York (2024), and East Hampton (2025), in addition to a robust online presence. Sorrel Sky Gallery represents several acclaimed artists, including Star Liana York, Ben Nighthorse, and David Yarrow.

About Sorrel Sky Gallery

The forward-thinking approach to the art world at Sorrel Sky Gallery pairs a distinctive collection of contemporary and traditional fine art and jewelry with an unparalleled client experience. The gallery represents several acclaimed artists, including Star Liana York, Thom Ross, Ben Nighthorse, and David Yarrow. Since opening, Sorrel Sky Gallery has captured state, regional, and national attention with its commitment to diverse artistic narratives and client relationships.

High-resolution images are available upon request.

Gallery Locations:
Durango, CO: 828 Main Avenue
Santa Fe, NM: 125 West Palace Avenue
SoHo, NY: 419 West Broadway
East Hampton, NY: 58 Park Place