Libbie Soffer and light
Libbie Soffer and light When Libbie Soffer works with the detritus of our daily lives, she not only sheds light on embedded stories, but she uses light to sculpt and define. […]
ars domestica-remains of the day
ars domestica-remains of the day Quotidian objects Skeletal remains the remains of the day at the office Libbie Soffer's artwork, in this rugged economy, expresses the stress and the strain of families trying to feed and clothe... ars domestica by Libbie Soffer May6-28 opening reception May 13, 7-10pm Mending Circles: May 6,9,16,17,18 & 23, noon-5 Mending Circle Soiree: May 20, starting at 5 pm. A dialogue led by fiber artist Carolyn Halliday will begin around 7 pm. Susan Hensel Gallery The focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects, meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is a gallery where experimental ideas and works of the hand join to create unique sensory experiences. Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery is a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year in an intimate space. with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. In 2013 the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel where she continues to work on small and largescale artwork that engages. Both sculptural and cultural space. You can find her current work at www.SusanHenselProjects.com. The Susan Hensel Gallery is now a large window gallery on Cedar Avenue. The main thoroughfare in [...]
Reader’s Art is ready to be seen!
Reader's Art is ready to be seen! t is always exciting! The work is hung, the labels are attached, the lights are balanced! It's another opening! Another show! Sing, everybody! Sing! All that's left to do is a little housecleaning! Reader's Art eleven opens Friday, March 4, 7pm! Susan Hensel Gallery he focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects, meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is a gallery where experimental ideas and works of the hand join to create unique sensory experiences. Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery is a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year in an intimate space, with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. In 2013 the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel where she continues to work on small and largescale artwork that engages both sculptural and cultural space. You can find her current work at www.SusanHenselProjects.com. The Susan Hensel Gallery is now both a large window gallery on Cedar Avenue, a main thoroughfare in south Minneapolis, and an online venture represented on Artsy.net.
Rolling with Dean Ebben
Rolling with Dean Ebben When Dean was at St. John University last year, he wove a protective blanket that became part of the performance. […]
A GRAND RE-OPENING
A GRAND RE-OPENING […]
Dean Ebben: rolling in the dark
Dean Ebben: rolling in the dark It seems to me that Dean Ebben’s mythology is one of mystery, struggle, and redemption. This was the reason I invited Dean Ebben to develop a show for Susan Hensel Gallery. […]
A Community Call for Art
A Community Call for Art CALL FOR ART THE ARTS OF COMMUNITY March 19- April 16, 2010 At Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Sponsored and curated by SMARTS, South Minneapolis Arts Business Association, a new association of artists and arts related businesses that unite to connect, cooperate and support the arts in South Minneapolis. The focus for this first annual show is COMMUNITY. The jurors want to see work from, about and in support of community, communi- ty building, and the glories of South Minneapolis. Other themes will be considered as SMARTS would like to promote a broad range of South Minneapolis artists. The exhibition will also serve as the launch of the SMARTS guide which is a map of visual and performing art destinations, artists, education and art service businesses in South Minneapolis. The SMARTS GUIDE will lead visitors to arts businesses and destination points in South Minneapolis. For more information on SMARTS please visit www.southminneapolisarts.org. WHO MAY SUBMIT All artists living and working in south Minneaopolis may apply. The borders are roughly south of Franklin Ave, east of Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, north of HWY 62 and west of the [...]
Ebben Install Begins
Ebben Install Begins I am excited! This show will grow as the week proceeds. Today, the first load of parts arrived and the primary screen was built. It always begins as a mess! Bags of parts and tools, boxes of framed gouaches. In the House of the Mineral Spirits installation, performance, works on paper by Dean Ebben January 14- February 28, 2011 Opening performance and reception for the artist Friday, January 14, 6-10pm Susan Hensel Gallery The focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects, meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is a gallery where experimental ideas and works of the hand join to create unique sensory experiences. Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery is a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year in an intimate space, with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. In 2013 the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel where she continues to work on small and largescale artwork that engages both sculptural and cultural space. About Susan Hensel Gallery – Contemporary Art by Susan Hensel Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery was [...]
Uncommon Textiles opens soon
Uncommon Textiles opens soon UNCOMMON TEXTILES: two directions opening reception, Saturday, January 16, 7-9pm Sara Christensen Blair does crochet, cross-stitch and quilting, but unlike anything you have seen before. She takes these traditional female arts, associated with washcloths and whimsy, and transforms ideas and objects into meditations on the experience of being a woman in the 21st century. Rachel Starr Suntop, takes traditional felting, associated with warmth and utility, and sculpts landscape memories, emotional touchstones from her travels in Scandinavia. Susan Hensel Gallery The focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects, meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is a gallery where experimental ideas and works of the hand join to create unique sensory experiences. Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery is a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year in an intimate space, with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. In 2013 the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel where she continues to work on small and largescale artwork that engages both sculptural and cultural space. You can find her current work at www.SusanHenselProjects.com. The Susan Hensel Gallery is now both [...]
Progress & Thank you! City Pages!
Progress & Thank you! City Pages! Coco Mault at City Pages wrote about the show as did Jessica Armbruster. We could not be MORE pleased! The "house " is complete...well, maybe, except for the chimneys. It is the screen for In The House of the Mineral Spirits, Dean's newest, just completed video. The video is stunning! In the House of the Mineral Spirits Opening Friday, January 14 6-10pm Performance begins 7pm Susan Hensel Gallery The focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects, meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is a gallery where experimental ideas and works of the hand join to create unique sensory experiences. Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery is a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year in an intimate space, with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. In 2013 the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel where she continues to work on small and large scale artwork that engages both sculptural and cultural space. About Susan Hensel Gallery – Contemporary Art by Susan Hensel Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery was a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 [...]