N.M. Stat. § 56-11-2
Definitions.
As used in the Artists' Consignment Act:
A. "art" means a painting, sculpture, drawing, work of graphic art, pottery, weaving,
batik, macrame or quilt containing the artist's original handwritten signature on the work
of art;
B. "artist" means the creator of a work of art, or, if he is deceased, the artist's heirs
or personal representative;
C. "art dealer" means a person primarily engaged in the business of selling works of
art;
D. "creditor" means a "creditor" as defined in Section 55-1-201 NMSA 1978; and
E. "person" means an individual, partnership, corporation or association.