COMMUNION opened Saturday, April 18, with a shared meal and a wonderful discussion about art and fashion. Among Jon Coffelt, Carolyn G. Halliday, Kathleen Richert and Betsy Dollar. Issues of identity and the stories we tell with our clothes were discussed. I love the shadows cast by the little clothes! Jon told the individual stories of many of the hand stitched clothes. Like the story of Marlee; the story of the prom dress; A story of Ruth Bernhard’s memorial to Stonewall; story of Matushka’s mastectomy dress designed by Versace. The soldier PJ’s that memorialized the “last camping trip.” And so many more.

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.

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. The Susan Hensel Gallery is now both a window gallery on Cedar Avenue. 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 where she continues to work on small and large scale artwork with an attitude. You can find her current work at Susan Hensel Projects

The studio remains open to the public by appointment or chance, on Monday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm.  You are welcome to drop by this gallery/workspace at any time, but a call ahead prevents frustration.