Waveforms by Artist Lori Anne Baumgartner
Waveforms by Artist Lori Anne Baumgartner: Windows on Cedar. The ocean has captured the human imagination for our entire history. Ancient peoples saw the ocean as the source of darkness and chaos in the world, a realm of mysteries and monsters.
As we mastered shipbuilding the ocean became a frontier for adventure. This also includes discovering new continents and unclaimed treasures. The ocean is largely unexplored. Scientists regularly discover new species and geological formations. In this spirit of curiosity and searching, I created these prints.
Acrylic Mediums
The plates are created with textured acrylic mediums on cardboard. However, there is no way of knowing what the final image will look. Also, each inking is printed many times. It is continually revealing new layers of texture and color within the print.
The printing process is a journey through the textures of the plate. Multiple printings of each plate are hung together. It is documenting the discoveries made during the printing process. The plates are also hung as a record of the places journeyed through, almost becoming a topographical map.
See more of Lori Anne’s artwork at: www.loriannebaumgartner.weebly.com
About Susan Hensel Gallery – Contemporary Art by Susan Hensel
Opened September 10th, 2004 Susan Hensel Gallery was a gallery/ workspace presenting 5-6 shows per year devoted to the concept of narrative in the arts in an intimate space, with hardwood floors and high tin ceilings. Additionally, the Susan Hensel Gallery is now both a window gallery on Cedar Avenue. This is the main thoroughfare in south Minneapolis and an online venture represented on Artsy.net. In March 2013, the interior space reverted to a working studio for Susan Hensel. This space also allows her to continue to work on small and largescale artwork with an attitude.
You can find her current work at Susan Hensel Projects. Additionally, the studio remains open to the public by appointment or chance, on Monday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm. You are also welcome to drop by this gallery/workspace at any time.
