Neurotangle by: Textile Artist Nina Martine Robinson Textile artist Nina Martine Robinson is an emerging St. Paul-based contemporary textile artist whose creative process starts with a sewing machine. Neurotangle, created in 2019, is an early exploration into utilizing repurposed clothing as a metaphor for neurodiversity. […]
A Little Background, PleaseCarolyn Halliday, whose upcoming show My Father’s Religion, hangs this week, responded to some questions I emailed her. So, over the next few days, I will share her responses with you. […]
When did you become interested in knitting with wire? Around 1996, when Minneapolis was hosting Convergence for the Hand weaver’s Guild of America. […]
Artist Statement – Artist Blythe M. Davis My Wild REcycleD bike pieces are inspired by Pablo Picasso’s 1942 work, Tête de Taureau ive_(Bull’s Head), and are created using collected bike components heading for reuse, recycling, scrap, or landfills. The parts I use have been found or purchased from Twin Cities bike shops and local community members. Some of the wood bases are created from thrifted game boards, old signs, cabinet doors, cutting boards or purchased raw wood plaques. […]
ARTIST STATEMENT – Painter Blythe M Davis My Wild REcycleD bike pieces are inspired by Pablo Picasso's 1942 work, Tête de Taureau ive_(Bull's Head), and are created using collected bike components heading for reuse, recycling, scrap, or landfills. The parts I use are from from Twin Cities bike shops and local community members. Some of the wood bases are created from thrift ed game boards, old signs, cabinet doors, cutting boards, or purchase raw wood plaques. Blythe M Davis's Process Visually, I am often inspired by the rough and rugged aspects of the world. Those that have withstood the battle against time, space, and weather. Bike sculpture allows me to visually experiment with the conflicting states of harmony and struggle, finding beauty in what others might deem ugly. These bike components have seen many miles and maybe some better days, but I think the unique wear, tape, rips, scuffs, and scratches add visual interest and appeal to each one-of-a-kind art piece. Though not a proponent of hunting for sport, I find the concept of using trophies to display one's achievements an intriguing social practice. With these pieces, I aim to whimsically celebrate our incredibly vibrant Twin Cities bike culture. [...]
It's Monday and I'm still working It's Monday. It's 8 pm and I am still working. What else is new? Well, it is the last day of the regular gallery schedule for the next 6 months! Leslie Sobel on the Stonearch Bridge overlooking the great Mississippi River. Zach and I packed Leslie Sobel's show today...if you missed it you can see it in the gallery archives...show #40!!!! Times sure does fly when you are having fun. Leslie showed at the beginning of the second season and at the end of the 7th season. Rather nice, if uneven, brackets. "SO", you ask, "Now what?" Well...I sat in the yard for a bit today and mused with Zach about the difficulty we both have at not working (Hence, it is now 8:15 pm and I have been at it since before 10 am.) I am already thinking of ways to use the gallery, before we re-commence in January. I am considering doing an artyarn show in the fall...I am considering truncating the yearly schedule to September through May or June...I am considering having a fiber oriented set of summer shows each year...I am considering.... Art yarn [...]
Artist Lynda Angelis describes her work – “In abstract painting, the subject is rarely important to the viewer: it is the painting itself – its colors, shapes, and textures- that arrest the eye. To say that a painting is strong is a compliment. Its strength may come from the combination of its colors or subject matter or something subtle that not all viewers will feel.” […]
The What and Why of retirement The What and Why of retirement. After the summer hiatus, the gallery will reopen, as a gallery. In September for an exhibition by Jeff Rathermel, the executive director of the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. At the end of his show, toward the end of October. The space will slide back into studio space for a bit. A lingering question remains, however. Why retire? […]
Paintings by Fish Townsend I am 37 years old, recently returned to my birthplace, and married to my wife. My paintings are a strong and consistent, ethereal grounding for my soul. I’ve never focused on training or technique; in fact, I’ve run from it. Something in me absolutely refused to be trained in art. Learn more about paintings by Fish Townsend. […]
THE NIGHT - A Minneapolis Multimedia Performance SPECIAL EVENT August 3, one night only A one-night Minneapolis multimedia performance by The Night. The Night is a new media ensemble whose work focuses on the interrelations between sound and image. They use musical improvisation and elegant computer programming. Their music features a real-time video. The performance affects their video. Formed in early 2003, the group consists of an ever-changing group of musicians and artists, mostly Oberlin College graduates, including sitar player Ami K. Dang, video artist John Hensel, Travis Johns, who plays bass and electronics, and others. Their work has been featured in many places. This includes the 2003 Placard Experimental Music Festival, The Spaceworks Gallery (NYC), and the Allen Memorial Art Museum. They will preview their East Coast August tour with a performance here in Minneapolis at the Susan Hensel Gallery on August 3, 8 pm-10 pm. Free. Travis Johns work can be heard on Fighter Pilots, available from iTunes Artwork by Susan Hensel Discover intriguing textile art by Susan Hensel. Susan is a multidisciplinary artist, with a 50+ year career. She combines a mixed media practice with embroidery across digital and manual platforms. Susan Hensel Gallery The focus of Susan [...]
