Opening Reception

We present Sandra Peterson: Carousel, Group Show: How’d They Do That?, and in no.5: Keep Going by Emmett Ramstad

Events:

Opening Reception Friday, July 25, 5 - 8pm

Shows Open Online Saturday, July 26 at 10 am CDT

Artist Talk with Sandra Peterson - Sunday, August 3, 11 AM

Artist Talk with Emmett Ramstad - Sunday, September 7, 11 AM

Sandra Peterson: Carousel
Peterson showcases a vibrant collection of large-scale oil paintings inspired by carousel animals. These works are characterized by dramatic layers of rich color and Peterson’s signature expressive brushwork. Each animal is a still-life conveying the spirit of exuberance found in the circus. However, this joy is contrasted by the animal’s captivity and serving as a stand in for the harnessing of the human spirit. Despite this, each animal is given wings, symbolizing their ability to rise above their hardships to become a symbol of hope and resilience.


Group Show : How’d They Do That?
How'd They Do That? attempts to answer this much-asked question regarding artworks created by processes that remain mysterious to the viewer even after close inspection. This show will of-fer an in-depth look into some of our artists' more complex and enigmatic approaches to making art.

Artists include: Lisa Belsky, Barry Roal Carlsen, Carol Chase Bjerke, Craig Clifford, Tim Kow-alczyk, Alex Mandli, Lydia Martin, John S. Miller, Ann Orlowski, Liza Riddle, Andy Rubin, and Timea Tihanyi.

In no. 5: Keep Going by Emmett Ramstad
Minneapolis based artist, Emmett Ramstad’s practice explores body maintenance and the inti-mate collectivity of public space through sculpture, installation, performance, and social engage-ment. His installation Keep Going explores usefulness and longevity in motion through colorful rag paintings and participatory sculpture. The exhibition features a scroll of abstract towel scraps that viewers can make into a moving image by turning a crank.