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Leap of Faith has been chosen
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Leap of Faith has been chosen

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Leap of Faith has been chosen

Susan2023-06-08T01:32:20-04:00Articles, Art|

The artists have been chosen The artists have been chosen for Leap of Faith: give it a rest opening Nov 6, at both Susan Hensel Gallery and ArtSpace at Lake Nokomis Church (1620 E. 46th st). Jacob Akerson Terry Bebertz Vincent Berg Mary Bowman Cline Cristina de Almeida Roz Dimon Sharon Farrah Bill Haas Robyn Hendrix (postcard image is hers!) Charles Knutson James Michael Lawrence Sushmita Mazumdar Sarah McCoy Michel Pleau Johanne Renbeck Mary Rivard Regula Russelle Lisa Stegman Beth Sullivan Nicole Thompson Dan Tran Kate Van Cleve Christine Waugh Fleischmann Anita White 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. You can find her current work [...]

Graffiti prevention stencil

Susan2023-06-08T01:32:30-04:00Articles, News, Art|

Graffiti prevention stencil Graffiti prevention stencil. While musicians played at Cupa Joe's, Zach, Eric & I began the demonstration stencil process. We taped the stencil edges up with duct tape. Zach rolled little loops of tape and placed them behind the floppier edges. Surprisingly, the wind made the styrene flap around a bit. We masked the area around the stencil with paper. Nothing fancy, newspaper would work. Zach and I sprayed several colors through the stencil. It was important to hold the sprayer away about 8 inches or so, to reduce over spray on the really rough stucco. When the stencil was removed, the design was pretty clear. I did not expect sharp edges. We flipped the stencil over and did another round of colors. The bottom of the stencil was too hard an edge for my taste. So, Zach and I taped off an area and filled it in with the remaining green and purple paint. Zachary Pearl was the artist who designed this first stencil for Corcoran Neighborhood. He gracefully agreed to help do this one. It was pretty easy. We spent maybe 2 or 2 1/2 hours including clean-up. It is helpful to have a [...]

Coming soon! Revisions of the American Dream!

Susan2023-06-08T01:49:42-04:00Articles, Artists, Art|

Coming soon! Revisions of the American Dream! This new show is a special event! The curator, Zach Pearl, began working at Susan Hensel Gallery last year as an intern. He now works here as my gallery assistant. Keeping me sane and taking over more of the administration weekly. This show is HIS baby! I am pleased to have him work here on so many levels and very pleased to support him in presenting this national show! June 6th—July 7th, 2008 Opening Reception Friday June 6th @ 7p.m. This Summer, the Susan Hensel Gallery in South Minneapolis will offer the chance to engage in a different kind of political dialogue. Opening on Friday June 6th, 2008 at 7 p.m., an exhibition entitled, "Revisions of the American Dream". Will showcase thirteen nationally selected artists whose work addresses what the American Dream has become for the modern-day citizen. The work featured will represent the gamut of media. From an innovative and interactive sculpture by Massachusetts native Matthew Mosher to the surrealist photography of Appleton, Wisconsin's Andy Kincaid. Susan Hensel Gallery The focus of Susan Hensel Gallery is on compelling objects. Meaningful use of materials, and engaging sculpture. It is [...]