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A Life Lived with Intention, Creativity, and Love

The Questa Public Library is proud to present David Zimmerman’s photography display entitled “A Life Lived with Intention, Creativity, and Love.” This special glimpse of David’s world will be on display from December 2 through January 31, 2025. The display’s opening celebration will be Saturday, December 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.


In the quiet heart of northern New Mexico lies the small town of Questa, a place where the rugged beauty of the land meets the resilience of those who call it home. Here, nestled among the mountains and under the vast, ever-changing skies, David Zimmerman has crafted a life that is as much about creating as it is about capturing. Since 1980, his metal and sculpture shop has been a place where raw materials are transformed into art, a reflection of the enduring spirit of this unique corner of the world.


But David’s artistry doesn’t end with metal and fire. Armed with a camera and an eye attuned to the subtleties of light and landscape, he has documented a life rich in experience and connection. The photographs collected in this book are more than mere images; they are glimpses into the adventures shared with those closest to him—his family and friends. These moments, captured in the vast wilderness or in the intimate settings of home, tell a story of a man who sees the world not just as it is, but as it feels.
Through his lens, David invites us to explore the beauty and simplicity of the everyday, to find wonder in the landscapes that surround us, and to appreciate the bonds that make life meaningful. This collection is a testament to a life lived with intention, creativity, and love—an ongoing adventure that unfolds with each new journey and every cherished moment.


Welcome to the world of David Zimmerman, where every photograph is a memory, and every memory is a work of art.


Come celebrate with David on December 7, from 2 to 4pm at the Questa Public Library, 6-½ Municipal Park Rd., in Questa, New Mexico.

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  • Questa Creative Council Board member and artist: I paint the Southwest because I love the land! Being raised in the country, I have a strong tie to it. It’s a sense of deep emotions, of memory, and of history. While I am painting, I try to capture the feeling of the place, what is all around me: the smells, what I hear, and what I see – a complete picture. My abstracts represent “My Other Side.” I play with emotions through color, shapes, and energy to make playful compositions.

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