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Rebecca Froehlich
64. Reginae
Rebecca Froehlich
Mixed Media (Acrylic Paint and Paint Markers)
12″ x 24″
non profit price: $175
The Showy Lady’s Slipper, the state flower of Minnesota, holds a unique place in both natural history and cultural heritage. Historically, it served as a medicinal plant for the indigenous communities, showcasing its integral role in traditional healing practices. The species name, Cypripedium reginae, translates to “of a queen” in Latin, a fitting tribute to its regal and delicate beauty.
In my work, the Lady’s Slipper becomes a symbol of reverence and rarity, embodying the profound respect we have for this precious flower. Through my art, I aim to elevate awareness of the Lady’s Slipper and extend this sense of value and protection to all beings under threat. If only every endangered species could be regarded with the same admiration and care, we might better preserve the natural world’s delicate balance.
Instagram: @rebecca_froehlich
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Anna Karena
1.Energy Series – Various Titles
Anna Karena
Medium – acrylic
Size – 30”x30”
Price –each $1900 retail $1200 Nonprofit
Instagram – @anna.karena Email – AnnaKarena@mac.com Cell – 763-458-3728
In this series of paintings my goal was to use a very limited color palette and as minimal of a stroke as possible to convey energy. They were very fun to make and I do feel the energy from each piece.
As a Black artist I want to show Black joy instead of focusing on the trauma and dark history of our people. I enjoy working in many layers and being able to see the layers peaking through which is really an analogy to the human condition and people being complex and made up of so many layers. We are not a monolith and have full range of emotion and complexity.
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2.Freedom Series – Various Titles
Anna Karena
Medium – acrylic
Size – 30”x30”
Price –each $1900 retail $1200 Nonprofit
Instagram – @anna.karena Email – AnnaKarena@mac.com Cell – 763-458-3728
In this series, the goal was to get back to painting after the covid lockdowns and being basically at home and masked for so long. I needed to feel that freedom again to just let the paint go where it wanted to go and what ties them all together is the white circle which represents us as people. We are all in this together.
As a Black artist I want to show Black joy instead of focusing on the trauma and dark history of our people. I enjoy working in many layers and being able to see the layers peaking through which is really an analogy to the human condition and people being complex and made up of so many layers. We are not a monolith and have full range of emotion and complexity.
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3.“Melting Into Spring”
Anna Karena
Medium – acrylic, mixed media
Size – 4ft x 5ft
Price – retail $6000 Nonprofit – $4000
Instagram – @anna.karena Email – AnnaKarena@mac.com Cell – 763-458-3728
This piece is my largest painting to date and I wanted to experiment using the largest canvas that would fit in my vehicle. I also used three different sizes of grit texture to really push the surface texture and create a relief in an interesting way without having to rely on color for interest. This was a very physical piece because of the scale and surface texture and it still taps into my other works in that it connects me to joy.
As a Black artist I want to show Black joy instead of focusing on the trauma and dark history of our people. I enjoy working in many layers and being able to see the layers peaking through which is really an analogy to the human condition and people being complex and made up of so many layers. We are not a monolith and have full range of emotion and complexity.
Catherine Palmer
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11. “Something a Little Extra” Figurative Abstraction
Catherine A. Palmer
Series – “The Disenfranchised”
Acrylic on Canvas
24″ x 36″
$400 for non profits, $864 retail
My paintings series, “The Disenfranchised”, respond to the ongoing atrocities of violence against indigenous women and women of color in the United States. Fragmented oppression that glorifies and sexualizes womanhood also belittles and endangers women and girls. A disproportionate number of women from communities already devastated by injustice are missing or murdered due to cracks in the systems constructed with the façade of safety and protection.
https://www.npr.org/2021/09/24/1040048967/missing-black-women-girls-left-out-media-ignored
She/Her or They/Them catherineapalmer.blogspot.com
Instagram: @paintingscatherinepalmer Facebook: @CatherineAPalmerPainting https://nemaa.org/artists/catherine-palmer/
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“Infinity Blue”
Acrylic on Canvas
24″x28″ (gallery wrapped / sides painted black / wired and ready to hang)
Retail $672.00 – Non-profit $550.00 (unframed)
If framing is requested add additional $500.00 to the price for a floater frame.
This work is derived from the beautiful landscapes of the New Mexico desert.
I was fortunate to participate in an Artist in residency through Gallery 408 in Carrizozo, New Mexico.
Carrizozo New Mexico is in a basin surrounded by mountains. The sky looks infinite and bright and it is paired with the hot desert basin. The landscape was incredible to see first hand. Influenced by my experience I created this painting.
Catherine A. Palmer
612-807-6050
“Valley of Fire”
Acrylic on Canvas
24″x28″
(gallery wrapped /sides painted black/ wired and ready to hang)
Retail $672.00 – Non-profit $550.00 (unframed)
If framing is requested add additional $500.00 to the price for a floater frame.
This work is derived from the beautiful landscapes of the New Mexico desert.
I was fortunate to participate in an Artist in residency through Gallery 408 in Carrizozo, New Mexico.
While I was there, I visited a variety of local parks. The Valley of Fire is an old lava field. The surroundings of the park captures an interesting mix of terrain: the yukka, carrizozo grasses and hardened rolling rocky lava. The landscape was incredible to see first hand. Influenced by my experience I created this painting.
Catherine A. Palmer
612-807-6050
Layl McDill
14. Overloaded with Beginnings and Ends
Layl McDill
Mixed Media
29″x29″x3″
$400 for non profits, $800 retail
This piece is a sort of celebration of life and the abundance of memories that we collect throughout our lives. I want this piece to be a conversation starter because there is so much to keep noticing hidden in the “knick knack” shelves. All the stripes going around the piece are full of repetition but still unique just like our lives are.
https://laylmcdill.com
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16. Going Through Life as a Dragonfly
Layl McDill
Polymer Clay
24″x23″x2″
$300 for non profits, $550 retail
I drew my daughter in giant sunglasses and realized she looked a bit like a bug so I turned her into a dragonfly. As a mother I look at this piece and see a celebration of my daughter’s unique style and her way of finding her way through life, maybe it is like a dragonfly somedays.
The prices are marked down to fit the needs of this project. All these pieces hang on a wall and are very sturdy.
https://laylmcdill.com
Natalie McGuire
17.God’s Entrance
Natalie McGuire
14x16x1
Mixed medium (fine art photography and fine craft mosaic stained glass)
Framed/matted/under glass
$300.00
Artist statement:
How do you create a never-seen mixed medium work of art? Photozaics, of course, are a perfect marriage of labor-intensive mosaic-stained glass fine craft encapsulating fine art photography bringing out the essence of the image out onto the frame.
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.
Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health. By creating Photozaics, I hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed-media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.
The viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. Adding mosaic frames will awaken their curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity. Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health.
This is just past the entrance to “Garden of the God’s” park in Colorado Springs, CO. I got there early on a Monday morning before the clouds could develop of Pike’s Peak in the background. Charles Perkins owned the 480 acres and conveyed his property to the City of Colorado Springs as this is the people’s garden. While on the journey of your life regularly take a pause and enjoy the views in front of you; take in the mountain air; let your eyes fill with joy of a beautiful mountain peak.
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19.Poplar n Pine
Natalie McGuire
14x16x1
Mixed Medium- fine art photography with fine craft-stained glass mosaiced frame
Framed/matted/under glass
$350.00
Artist statement:
How do you create a never-seen mixed medium work of art? Photozaics, of course, are a perfect marriage of labor-intensive mosaic-stained glass fine craft encapsulating fine art photography bringing out the essence of the image out onto the frame.
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.
Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health. By creating Photozaics, I hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed-media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.
The viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. Adding mosaic frames will awaken their curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity. Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health.
Artwork statement: Poplar n Pine
Give me a land of boughs in leaf, A land of trees that stand; Where trees are fallen there is grief; I love no leafless land -By A.E. Houseman. Trees are a wonderous gift to us; they provide Oxygen, shelter, food and teach us to stay rooted while reaching for the stars. This is why I feel at home in the woods.
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20.Friday Night Lights
Natalie McGuire
14x16x1
Mixed Medium- fine art photography with fine craft-stained glass mosaiced frame
Framed/matted/under glass
$350.00
Artist statement:
How do you create a never-seen mixed medium work of art? Photozaics, of course, are a perfect marriage of labor-intensive mosaic-stained glass fine craft encapsulating fine art photography bringing out the essence of the image out onto the frame.
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.
Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health. By creating Photozaics, I hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed-media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.
The viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. Adding mosaic frames will awaken their curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity. Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health.
Artwork statement: Friday Night Lights
The sunset silhouettes of the islands have been like no other I’ve seen on my travels, knowing you are in borderland country (Minnesota/Canada) when you see the trees bouncing off the evening sky.
Natalie McGuire
phone: 651-470-0872
Links
Website: http://nmcguirestudio.com/
Email: nmcguirestudio@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mcguire-10768986/
Instagram: instagram.com/nmcguirestudio
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nmcguirestudio/
Twitter: Natalie McGuire (@nmcguirestudio) / Twitter
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eaYMlvAPm_xNnmsnqNIzw
Kelly Frankenberg
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22. House Sitter’s View
Kelly Frankenberg
Acrylic on Canvas
24×36
$1,200
nonprofit price: $900
This is from a friend’s photo while she was house sitting. Knowing some of her life struggles growing up and getting to see beautiful views from houses of the rich which should be available for those without fortune to be able to see.
Kelly Frankenberg works in a variety of media. Her work has been seen on mailboxes, windows, walls, pianos, TV, and many other places. She brings a sense of color, unity, meditation and positivity to her landscapes whether they be imagined ones or purposeful places. www.FrankenbergArt.com instagram: kelly.frankenberg
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23. When Fantasy Meets Reality
Kelly Frankenberg
Acrylic on Canvas
24×30
$650
This is from a friend’s photo of a fountain with the castle in Edinborough, Scotland behind it. The contrast of old world, fantasy, with the power of water and reality come together in this bright-colored piece to express the magic of the manmade landscape.
Kelly Frankenberg works in a variety of media. Her work has been seen on mailboxes, windows, walls, pianos, TV, and many other places. She brings a sense of color, unity, meditation and positivity to her landscapes whether they be imagined ones or purposeful places. www.FrankenbergArt.com instagram: kelly.frankenberg
White Moon
Kelly Frankenberg
Acrylic on Canvas
16×20
$300
White Moon is the beginning of my Skychology series, how looking at the sky can boost your mental health and watching the clouds go by calms us and reminds us there are always blue skies. My focus is the full moon in this image that is hardly noticed when the opposite view is a sunset, but just as beautiful sometimes if not more. It’s a reminder to see the beauty in all of nature at any moment.
Kelly Frankenberg works in a variety of media. Her work has been seen on mailboxes, windows, walls, pianos, TV, and many other places. She brings a sense of color, unity, meditation and positivity to her landscapes whether they be imagined ones or purposeful places. www.FrankenbergArt.com instagram: kelly.frankenberg
Debra Ripp
24. Orbs Among the Hillocks
Debra Ripp
Pastel and Graphite on paper:Framed
“14.5x 18.5”
$250
Orbs among the Hillocks came about as an observation of nature combined with an imaginative exercise. What if these hillocks were visited by something that doesn’t belong with hillocks. For example, what if some oranges rolled in among the hillocks. Would that be as incongruous as a piece of trash? I think it might, and that is my point, trash doesn’t belong with other natural forms.
I am a Mixed Media artist which means I am willing and love to explore all possible media, anything that will make the image emerge stronger and obtain the voice it is meant to have. My favorite thing is to vacillate between media and observe how the image can transform and mature as it is manifested in different clothes, so to speak.
Website:www.tobersonstudios.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tobersonstudios
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25. Rock Slumber
Debra Ripp
Mixed Media Collage on Canvas
“12×12”
$200
Rock Slumber is an observation and a contemplation of nature. I am fascinated with how these rocks get stacked up on each other and how once they settle into each other. They seem to sleep on top of each other, they find their place and never move. This observation is to honor the constant presence of natural process, inert or not, and how nature can be appreciated.
I am Mixed Media artist which means I love to explore all possible media, anything that will make the image emerge stronger to obtain the voice it is meant to have. My favorite thing is to vacillate between media and observe how the image can transform and mature as it is manifested in different media, including 3D media, such as assemblage.
Website: www.tobersonstudios.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tobersonstudios
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26. Towers: Russia
Debra Ripp
Mixed Media Collage/Framed
“34×40”
$800
Towers is a mixed media collage about imaginary travel. There was a time that I wanted to travel when I had no funds to do so. So, I decided that I would collage my way there, a method of finding another path when the typical way is obstructed. I also wanted to reveal aspects of a place that wasn’t one dimensional. It’s about how a place can have wondrous beauty and reveal tragedy at the same time.
I am a Mixed Media artist which means I am willing and love to explore all possible media, anything that will make the image emerge stronger and obtain the voice it is meant to have. My favorite thing is to vacillate between media and observe how the image can transform and mature as it is manifested in different clothes, so to speak.
Website: www.tobersonstudios.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tobersonstudios
Liisa Le
Carousel
Liisa Lê
Acrylic on Canvas, 2023
30” x 24” x 1 ½”
$1620.00
None for profit price $950.00
This painting titled “Carousel” depicts two sandhill cranes dancing in a vibrant wetland, symbolizing the grace and resilience of their communities. Just as these majestic birds rely on the wetland for survival, so too do many underserved communities depend on their environments for sustenance and cultural heritage. The cranes’ dance is a powerful metaphor for the nurturing and care that all voices deserve. Protecting wetlands is not just an environmental imperative; it is an act of social justice that acknowledges the deep connections between nature and community and its vast diversity. By advocating for the health of these ecosystems, we stand in solidarity with those who are often overlooked, ensuring that every individual and community can thrive in harmony with the natural world.
https://www.facebook.com/liisaleart
https://www.instagram.com/liisaleart
https://liisa-le-art.ueniweb.com
Anne Spooner
28. Safe Haven
Anne Spooner
Acrylic, pen, graphite, ephemera, text and acrylic on wood panel
18″ x 18″ x 1″
$375
I am a Minnesota artist who resides in St Paul.
Home to me means many things. Protection, stability, familiarity.
Everyone needs a home. The focus of my newest work entitled Safe Haven, highlights home as a place of safety and the need for kinship and connection to others. The lone figure at the center of the painting is encircled by birds holding the tail of a kite she is holding. The birds that surround her represent the kinship between humans and animals while also providing a ssense of protection.
Without support, there can be no safe haven for individuals and families. Achieving safe, secure housing that is affordable is often illusive. It has been a struggle for my own family in the past and continues today for my adult children. Due to unforeseen circumstances, situations change, sometimes suddenly and one finds themselves without shelter. Through my art, I want to shed light on this important issue but also provide a sense of hope.
When beginning a painting, I start with a general idea, usually of a composition or color scheme. As I work on the painting, the details are decided upon as I go. There is often an early stage where I am not sure that the final result will be successful. Once I push through this stage things begin to take shape. There are usually problems that need to be solved in order to achieve a balanced composition and a good use of color. I like to experiment with different media such as pen and graphite in combination with acrylic paint. For added interest I often include text on paper. In Safe Haven, I have included a printed quote by Maya Angelou who wrote about home-
I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.
Jackie Swanson
29.Sometimes Life Stinks
Jackie Swanson
Mixed Media Collage
23″ X 23″ framed/matted under glass
$300
I am a Collage/Mixed-Media artist based in Eagan, Minnesota. My current style grew out of hand-built collographs I created as a student at MCAD and later a line of colorful art cards with hand and machine stitching. I often express thought-provoking themes in my work using a variety of mixed materials and methods. Combining a rich, colorful palette with imagination and metaphor, I strive to create whole worlds of depth and movement with the intermixing of texture, image and an element of surprise.
I enjoy using an implied metaphor and whimsy to evoke a certain feeling or thought from the viewer. In this piece I’ve used the image of a young girl holding her nose, even though she is surrounded by the beautiful energy of nature in her world. I approach depth and movement with carefully curated materials, processes and fluid machine stitching as mark-making to lend a subtle texture and feel to [my] multi-layered artwork. [found images, acrylic, graphite, handmade collage papers, fabric, plastic, metal, window-screen, hand & machine stitching] Instagram @jackie.swanson.927
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30. Some Days Are Like That
Jackie Swanson
Mixed Media Collage
30.5″ X 24.5″ framed/matted under glass
$400
I am a Collage/Mixed-Media artist based in Eagan, Minnesota. My current style grew out of hand-built collagraphs I created as a student at MCAD and later a line of colorful art cards with hand and machine stitching. I often express thought-provoking themes in my work using a variety of mixed materials and methods. Combining a rich, colorful palette with imagination and metaphor, I strive to create whole worlds of depth and movement with the intermixing of texture, image and an element of surprise.
I enjoy using an implied metaphor and a bit of whimsy to evoke a certain feeling or thought from the viewer. In this piece there is a figure on the left under a dark cloud in the rain with an umbrella. She is holding her heart to protect it. The figure on the right chooses to meditate on nature and the beauty of the butterfly symbolizing rebirth and growth — an intentional manifestation and transformation of consciousness — “putting out the fire,” so-to-speak. These are different approaches to the polarities in Life.
I approach depth and movement with carefully curated materials, processes and fluid machine stitching as mark-making to lend a subtle texture and feel to [my] multi-layered artwork. [found & ancestral images, acrylic, found & handmade collage papers, fiber, metal, wood, hand & machine stitching] Instagram @jackie.swanson.927
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31. Hope
Jackie Swanson
Mixed Media Collage
18.5″ X 18.5″ framed/matted under glass
$200
I am a Collage/Mixed-Media artist based in Eagan, Minnesota. My current style grew out of hand-built collagraphs I created as a student at MCAD and later a line of colorful art cards with hand and machine stitching. I often express thought-provoking themes in my work using a variety of mixed materials and methods. Combining a rich, colorful palette with imagination and metaphor, I strive to create whole worlds of depth and movement with the intermixing of texture, image and an element of surprise.
I enjoy using an implied metaphor to evoke a certain feeling or thought from the viewer. This was a piece done for an online exhibit during Covid with the stipulation of being NLT 12′ X 12″ and using predominantly one color. Faith and hope go hand-in-hand. I used an actual feather to convey the analogy in Emily Dickinson’s poem:
“Hope is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul -And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all…”
I approach depth and movement with carefully curated materials, processes and fluid machine stitching as mark-making to lend a subtle texture and feel to [my] multi-layered artwork. [found images, acrylic, fabric, feather, fiber, wire, plastic, found & handmade collage papers, hand & machine stitching] Instagram: @jackie.swanson.927
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Barbara Bridges
7.Barbara Bridges
Tres Mariposas
24″ x 48″ 2024
Assemblage Mixed Media
$5oo (non-profit) $800 retail
Tres Mariposas was created to celebrate the transformational power of metamorphosis. Every human being has the power to transform themselves. The choice is theirs.
Bridges has been an artist and a teacher/college professor for over 40 years. Her social practice sculptures have been exhibited in Maine, Miami, the Virgin Islands, Maryland, Chicago, Mexico, Spain, Canada, and throughout Minnesota.
Read More: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/barbara-bridges/
Contact Barbara drb@bridgescreate.com
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8. Barbara Bridges
Wings
18” x 80” 5 part Series or could be hung separately.
Assemblage -Mixed Media
$500 non-profit $800 retail
Wings examines the concept of “Love”. Many have tried to define this word. Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotions. An example of this range of meanings is that the love of a mother differs from the love of partner, which differs from the love for food.
As biological human beings, we have a capacity for all different kinds of
LOVE
You have the power to identify your version of love and then to let it take wing.
Bridges has been an artist and a teacher/college professor for over 40 years. Her social practice sculptures have been exhibited in Maine, Miami, the Virgin Islands, Maryland, Chicago, Mexico, Spain, Canada, and throughout Minnesota.
Wings Details
Read More: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/barbara-bridges/
Contact Barbara drb@bridgescreate.com
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9. Barbara Bridges
3 works Approx 12″ x 12″ Can be hung together or apart.
Assemblage -Mixed Media Mixed Fabricated clay, wood, found objects
$300 for all three
These three motivational small works are designed to help the viewer stay in the moment. Left to right.
Enjoy Today
Money Does Not Buy Happiness
Love-Just Because
It is our choice how we create our own narratives – past, present and future. It is our choice to make each day bring a spot of joy. Plan each day with a joy experience included. For yourself and for others.
Life is a menu. When something you love goes off the menu, replace it with something even more soulful.
Motivationals are part of the Live a Considered Life series.
Bridges has been an artist and a teacher/college professor for over 40 years. Her social practice sculptures have been exhibited in Maine, Miami, the Virgin Islands, Maryland, Chicago, Mexico, Spain, Canada, and throughout Minnesota.
Read More: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/barbara-bridges/
Contact Barbara drb@bridgescreate.com
Paul Kellett
39. “Golden Resonance”
Paul Kellett
Mixed Media on Resin Panel
36″ x 36″
$800. For non-profits, $2600. Retail
In this painting I incorporate acrylic and oil paint, charcoal, gold leaf and metallic paint, and collage techniques.
Hidden and partially hidden messages of hope and ideals of equality, justice and authenticity are embedded in its layers, adding a deeper narrative.
“Golden Resonance” suggests that powerful positive energy and stability can exist within chaos. Viewers are challenged to find their own interpretations and emotional responses. This visual journey offers a deep, evocative experience, mirroring life’s complexities.
Instagram: Paul _Kellett _US
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40. “Whispered Resolve”
Paul Kellett
Mixed Media on Resin Panel
48″ x 48″
$1200 for non-profit, $4000. Retail
The inspiration behind this piece Is rooted in my desire to create a space where harmonious colors and stable forms symbolize a tranquil environment for imagination to flourish. This is a space where thoughts can wander freely, and one’s spirit can find solace and strength.
The creation process itself was a journey of building layers, not just of paint but also of collaged images of people, lines of poetry and snippets of text relevant to my theme of uplifting resonance.
Beneath these layers lies the most crucial element- my handwritten words of strength, hope and courage. They form the unseen foundation of “Whispered Resolve”, contributing a silent but powerful presence that supports the entire composition.
Instagram: Paul _Kellett _US
Frances Bates
41. Thread Count (2024)
Frances Bates
Found Object
20in x 20in
$300
After a donation of a ton of empty thread spools, I knew I wanted to make an adult version of a bead maze toy. You can spin and move the center spools or just enjoy the colors of the piece. The name comes from a combination of the thread spools and what I would call the original interactive bead object, an abacus (early math tool).
Frances Bates francesbates22@gmail.com
https://francesbates22.wixsite.com/portfolio/press
Owen Brown
42.
Owen Brown
Acrylic on paper
Owen Brown was born in Chicago, trained as a classical musician, took his first art class at 23, and much of what he’s wanted to do since then has been paint.
Brown holds degrees from Yale College and the University of Chicago, and was a degree student at California College of the Arts. He lived for over 30 years in San Francisco, where he was represented by Meridian Gallery. He now lives in Minneapolis. owenbrownartist.com
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Owen Brown
Acrylic on canvas
Owen Brown was born in Chicago, trained as a classical musician, took his first art class at 23, and much of what he’s wanted to do since then has been paint.
Brown holds degrees from Yale College and the University of Chicago, and was a degree student at California College of the Arts. He lived for over 30 years in San Francisco, where he was represented by Meridian Gallery. He now lives in Minneapolis. owenbrownartist.com
owenbrownartist@gmail.com
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45.
Owen Brown
Acrylic on canvas
Owen Brown was born in Chicago, trained as a classical musician, took his first art class at 23, and much of what he’s wanted to do since then has been paint.
Brown holds degrees from Yale College and the University of Chicago, and was a degree student at California College of the Arts. He lived for over 30 years in San Francisco, where he was represented by Meridian Gallery. He now lives in Minneapolis. owenbrownartist.com
Rebecca David
46. Earthrise: Slate Dump Ridge
Rebecca David
Acrylic on Canvas
20” x 20”
$300
(Non-profit price $200)
I chase the the call of hireath, a Welsh word loosely translated that means a longing for a place one cannot quite find. I have felt it since I was a small child digging in the creek bed and wondering “What wide place will I find at the end?” I answer the call of that timeless place in my journeys in clay and paint.
This painting is born of a dream I had of a slate dump behind the barn on the hillside behind our home, growing up. Portions of the family farm had been room and pillar mind in the 1940s, long before the DEP took a role in assuring that the land would be brought back to what it was before it was mined.
Many years before this disruption the people known as Algonquin burned their home fires before the White man dispersed them across the US and Canada… and before this plants and small creatures left their mark in the fossils we found as children roaming the hillsides. Our Earth holds many ancient stories…
IG: @beccadavidartist
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47. Fragmented Play
Becca David
Triptych, mixed media on board
24” x 72”
$1200 retail
($900 Non profit price)
I chase the the call of hireath, a Welsh word loosely translated that means a longing for a place one cannot quite find. I have felt it since I was a small child digging in the creek bed and wondering “What wide place will I find at the end?” I answer the call of that timeless place in my journeys in clay and paint.
This painting is symbolizes the idea that even if we have experienced trauma in our lives, we can put pieces of our memories together and find a way to introduce play back into our routines and find joy.
“Fragmented Play” is constructed of several layers, beginning with the wood, layered, watercolor paper and a mixture of watercolor and acrylic paints. Layers of paint, glaze, marker and impressions of non-recyclable plastics were used in this process. It may be hung vertically or horizontally to best suit it’s installation. space.
Briauna Williams
48. Third person Conversations
Briauna Williams
Acrylic
24×32
$550
This was a piece of interpersonal conversations between the artist, life decisions, disappointments and the hope for tomorrow being a better day. Life is beautiful and tells a story of triumph, resilience and love. I urge you to reflect today and tell your own story.
Contact: @Briinoir.heart@gmail.com
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49. Wombman
Briauna Williams
Acrylic
16×20
$400
Much of Briaunas work celebrates the female form, energy and divinity. This piece explores the magic of the womb and intuition that women hold. To be able to create life is magical in its self. The other title was going ti be “The Creator”.
You are fierce.
Contact: @Briinoir.heart@gmail.com
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50. Serenade
Briauna Williams
Acrylic
16×20
$300
Music is often essential when Briauna is creating artwork. Around creating Serenade lots of jazz music was being player, Nina Simone and seeing Mpls’ own NRG live sparked the mood for this piece. The arts is so healing; poetry, music, painting, and dancing all play well together. Williams believes creating in any form is needed for every human to be fulfilled. Keep going you will get better with time and do it because you like it. The colors chosen were inspired by city lights in the night skies. The lines are their souls dancing.
Contact: @Briinoir.heart@gmail.com
Sam St. John
51. Awakening
Sam St. John
Acrylic, pen and ink
16×36
$400
This painting was about a shift in perspective getting sober. A complete life change from despair to finding hope. It is the moment before the awakening happens both physically, mentally, and spiritually. The tree is a symbol of hope, growth, light, rebirth, new ideas and new ways of living. The clock represents taking the day and recovery one day at a time. This painting was created in the year 2011, the year I started my recovery journey and it finally stuck. Today, I use my art to share a message of hope and healing to the community.
Phone: 651-212-1218 Email: samst.john1218@gmail.com
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Mother of the Cosmos
Sam St. John
Spray paint
18inx24in
$300
Mother of the Cosmos represents the Divine Feminine. The feeling of awe looking up at the stars on a starlight night and feeling connected to it all and so small at the same time. I believe that we need connection to thrive and heal. Mother of the Cosmos is a tribute to the mothers and elders we find in our communities that help us on our journey.
Phone: 651-212-1218 Email: samst.john1218@gmail.com
Tell Her Your Story/She is Listening
Sam St. John
Watercolor, Gouache, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Marker
16inx20in
$300
Framed
Description: I started this piece by watching a documentary about an artist who painted as close friends and family told stories. I scribbled the background as I felt emotion in the story and his process. I think one of the most beautiful things we can do for each other is listen and love each other. I painted a figure to continue the process. Now she is here to listen. I believe storytelling is a powerful tool that can help us heal as a community.
Phone: 651-212-1218 Email: samst.john1218@gmail.com
Robin Getsug
Digital Photography Print on Canvas
24″ x 36″
$360.00 framed
In a chaotic world where discord often overshadows harmony, my art illustrates symbols of peace, reminding us of our shared humanity. In exploring themes of peace, I challenge the viewer to contemplate the beauty that can emerge from chaos, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to find connection in a world that at times feels divisive and disconnected. Through my creative journey, I seek beauty in everyday joys, layering of meaning and media. My hope is that my art can inspire healing in those that encounter it, as the process of creating has always been a source of healing for me throughout my life. I am an Artist, an Art Therapist and a Therapist.
Robin Getsug, LMFT, ATR-BC
She/Her robinlynngetsug@gmail.com Instagram: @arttherapyrobin Facebook: @Robin Getsug or R.Getsug- Healing Arts + Therapy
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57.“Mpls Balcony View “ mixed media watercolor and acrylic painting
Robin Getsug
Painting on canvas
36” wide x 24” high
$360.00 framed
Rest and relaxation are crucial for mental and physical well-being. In urban settings with high stress levels,having a quiet peaceful space, contributes to better public health outcomes: Creating spaces for relaxation fosters community engagement and social cohesion. When people have safe, pleasant places to gather and relax, it strengthens neighborhood bonds and promotes a sense of belonging, and positive quality of life.
In conclusion, ensuring that all urban residents have access to spaces for rest and relaxation is a statement of social justice itself, in a city, Minneapolis that is healing, we all need a safe place to breathe and relax..
Through my creative journey, I seek beauty in everyday joys, layering of meaning and media. My hope is that my art can inspire healing in those that encounter it, as the process of creating has always been a source of healing for me throughout my life. I am an Artist, an Art Therapist and a Therapist.
She/Her robinlynngetsug@gmail.com Instagram: @arttherapyrobin Facebook: @Robin Getsug or R.Getsug- Healing Arts + Therapy
58.“Peace Dove Love “ acrylic painting- gold leaf embellishment
Robin Getsug
Painting on canvas
24” x 24”
$400.00 framed
Statement about art and the artist-
The peace dove has been a powerful symbol in both art and social justice movements for decades. From Picasso “La Colombe”, the doves symbolize peace, hope and tranquility. In the story of Noah;s ark, the dove carrying an olive branch, harkens the beginning of peace and reconciliation. Doves have been a symbol for global peace movements, emphasizing harmony, unity and non-violence. This piece depicts an innocent child with her peace dove friends. This symbolism expressing a universal message to evoke emotion and a call for peace in a troubled world.
Through my creative journey, I seek beauty in everyday joys, layering of meaning and media. My hope is that my art can inspire healing in those that encounter it, as the process of creating has always been a source of healing for me throughout my life. I am an Artist, an Art Therapist and a Therapist.
She/Her robinlynngetsug@gmail.com Instagram: @arttherapyrobin Facebook: @Robin Getsug or R.Getsug- Healing Arts + Therapy
Candy Kuehn
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61. Ravens Bring in Messages; Double Worlds, Seen and Unseen
Candy Kuehn
Archival Digital Print on Fine Art Digital Paper
Printed- 44”x36” (image 40”x30”) $650
Framed $1000
Mindy Johnson
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63. “The Storm Before the Calm”
Mindy Johnson
Digital collage on metal
20″ x 24″
$425
“The Storm Before the Calm” can be unpredictable and devastating, much like life’s challenges. Yet all storms pass and there will be days that one can pick up the debris and build something new, maybe something stronger or better prepared for the next storm that passes through.
Instagram: @OrneryOwlArts
Cara: cara.app/orneryowlarts
“Reflection of Self”
Mindy Johnson
Digital collage on metal
16” x 20”
$350
“Reflection of Self” is inspired by the healing energy of urban nature- the need to connect with one’s surroundings through green spaces.
“In nature’s serenity, you discover the rhythm of your soul.”- Anonymous
SAM Greene
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68. Maintaining Balance
SAM Greene
Digital Media
14 x 11 inches
$300
Life can feel like we’re balancing on a tightrope, unmoored, floating, disconnected from society at large, like this unicyclist, balancing on a rope that is untethered at either end. Yet with help and support, we learn to maintain a sense of balance, to stay the course, keeping on an even keel till we find solid ground beneath our feet. We will find the aid we need in the end.
SAM Greene www.sciencepiction.com 646.648.2436
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69. Overcoming Challenges in the Urban Landscape
SAM Greene
Digital Media
18x 22 inches
$450
The stresses and strains of urban life are ever present: crime, homelessness, noise, traffic, crowding, the effort to earn living wages. Yet a layer of humor overlays this street scene. The vitality and vigor of the human spirit shines through. People get jobs, education, homes, a social network, and overcome their challenges.
SAM Greene www.sciencepiction.com 646.648.2436