This periodical issue investigates the aesthetic, cultural, and historical significance of artistic production within the American Southwest during the early 1980s. Edited by S.H. McGarry, this volume serves as a curated collection of essays, artist profiles, and critical reviews focused on regional creative output. The publication utilizes a scholarly yet accessible framework to document the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary fine art movements in the region.

This volume functions as a specialized archival resource for researchers and collectors interested in the specific cultural climate of the Southwestern art scene in the early 1980s. The content reflects the editorial focus of the period, providing a snapshot of the regional discourse that defined the era's artistic landscape.