Category: Artists

  • The Precious Object

    This show, in the Cargill Gallery of the Central Hennepin County Library, is on display until January 3rd.  It is presented in partnership with mnartists.org, an online database of Minnesota artists created by the Walker Art Center and the McKnight Foundation. “The 14 Minnesota artists in the exhibition explore issues of nature, simulation, craft, collection…

  • And some more blogs!

    Happy browsing! Mes Perlouzes La récréation en perles Joyas Karen Ann Braginsky

  • Added more blogs, again…

    Here you go! Sliva’s jewels (music plays) Roberta “gyöngy”ékszerei Sinfonie di Perle Beloved Beadwork

  • Shiny is my favorite color, part two

    Here’s the second installment of pictures from this show, just ended at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.  These are Jo Wood’s works.  She expertly creates these detailed beaded scenes on handmade wool felt.  I have always loved Wood’s beadwork, and her use of color and stitch placement and direction makes beautiful art. …

  • Shiny is my favorite color, part one

    I took pictures of this show, just ended at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.  Nine area artists showed their interpretations of “shiny” in a mixed-media exhibit.  The exhibit features more than 70 works ranging from metal and glass (beads!), to art books and textiles.  I will be covering this in two parts…