Fashioning the unwearable
Fashioning the unwearable Between the dress for two with no hem and the kimono from sharp brass flashing, Libbie and Carolyn both share a love of fashion as a metaphor. […]
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09, 2011
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08, 2011
The gallery is stirring, with much new work
The gallery is stirring, with much new work The gallery is stirring and a re-birth of sorts is underway. My personal work is all over the walls. I have begun working with four of the upcoming artists who have shown here in 2011, beginning with Dean Ebben. Then will come Reader's Art 11: Urban/Urbane, followed by Libbie Soffer, Carolyn Halliday, and Debora Miller. In addition to the wool market tomorrow, Sat, Oct 23, 10-4...You can see a show of what I have been doing during this sabbatical! The walls are covered, nearly to the ceiling, with new work. Come and see! 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. All 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 [...]
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08, 2011
A Lesson about Shipping
A Lesson about Shipping I shipped two of my small works to a show in Michigan last week. They fit in one modest box. The cost of it horrified me! Wow, I had been out of the shipping loop for a while. I thought about changing the shipping policy of Susan Hensel Gallery… […]
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07, 2011
Trees in the windows
Trees in the windows June 9th the gallery was a featured stop on the gallery tours of the Surface Design Conference. Carolyn and I greeted attendees from all over the country. […]
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05, 2011
GREET SARA CHRISTENSEN BLAIR
GREET SARA CHRISTENSEN BLAIR RECEPTION FOR SARA CHRISTENSEN BLAIR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1-3PM I have the unexpected pleasure of meeting Sara Christensen Blair this weekend, and so will you! Sara is one of the artists represented in UNCOMMON TEXTILES which runs through February 27. She will be in town to deliver work to the Textile Center and graciously consented to spending the afternoon with us! COME BY AND MEET HER! TEA and TREATS will be served;-) While you are here, check out the hand felted art and art yarn of Rachel Starr Sun top. Susan Hensel Gallery 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. 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 [...]
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05, 2011
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. […]
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05, 2011
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 [...]
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02, 2011
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.
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01, 2011
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. […]
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01, 2011
A GRAND RE-OPENING
A GRAND RE-OPENING […]