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Gaia
by Aaron M. Sackett
Materials:
Acrylics
Inspiration: In honor of The Golden Hour Gala, for
which this mask was created, the Earth was originsally chosen as
a subject because we seem to be witnessing the "golden hour" of
our ecologically-troubled planet. The lunaresque zebra-striped figure
is the spirit of Mother Earth ("Gaia") from which trees seem to
bloom, representing Earth as our source of life. The leaves morph
into a horizon and eveningscape, perhaps suggesting what is to come
after Earth's golden hour is over. Is it another cycle of life,
or are we going to be looking beyond?
About the Artist: Aaron Sackett is a pyschology
student at St. Olaf college in Northfield, MN. He has taken courses
in two-dimensional art and color design, and also has artistic interests
in photography. Many of his works focus on using linear anomalies
and often impossible or surreal images to characterize concepts
of science or philosophy. Aaron believes, however, that art must
first capture the eye before it conveys its message, and therefore
pays close attention to the visual nature of his work in addition
to the conceptual whole.
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The Dancing Face
by Karen Byrd
Materials:
Tissue paper, oil bar, confetti
Inspiration: The festivals of Latin America.
About the Artist: Karen graduated from the
University of Minnesota with a degree in studio arts. The main focus
of her studies was watercolor painting. Karen enjoys the use of
mixed media in her work.
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The Spirit of the Healer
by Rachel W. Trockman
Materials:
Fabric, paper, ceramic, plastic, glass, & feathers
Inspiration: Drawn from a variety of traditions, the
visual artist creates a shrine to the healing artist. Here the healer's
"third eye" is represented with the heart, hand and mind needed
to meet the challenge of injury and illness.
About the Artist: Dr. Trockman is an award
winning porcelain doll maker and sculptor. Her bronze portraits
and figures have been acclaimed by the American Physicians Art Association.
She spends a lot of her time traveling and studying cultures, their
native arts and healing traditions.
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Morning Flight
by Juana L. Mann
Materials:
Wax crystals, glue, and paint.
Inspiration: Taken from Native American Tribal Crest,
with a little bit of fantasy thrown in for fun.
About the Artist: Juana is an amateur artist
who has worked in the medical field for over 15 years. Most of her
artistic works have been science fiction and making costumes.
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Ahau, Sun Lord
by Lauren Copp
Materials:
Acrylic paint, plastic jewels, paper
Inspiration: Derived from the Mayan creation myth
of the sun. He is known by many names, Ahau is but one. Upon Ahau's
death, the moon--Ahau's brother--rises as the sun. The Mayan calendar
is based on the celestial bodies of the sun and moon. The symbols
represent each month of the calendar. The jaded mask was put on
the body of the Lords in the Mayan culture.
About the Artist: Lauren Copp has found her
passion for Hispanic culture and is pursuing it as a Hispanic Studies
major at Wheaton College in southeastern Massachusetts. She has
studied the language and culture for six years and has traveled
throughout Costa Rica. An artist through gifted genetics, art is
a way to show the world her passions in life. Lauren hopes to be
able to find more ways to incorporate it into her life. At 19, she
has a long way to go.
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Sunflowers
by Laurie Salmela
Materials:
Oil
Inspiration: Sunflowers have been a frequent subject
for artists through the ages. At the time I approached this mask
painting project, I was reveling in the pleasure of summer in full
bloom. What better symbol than the sunflower to represent this glorious
time of year?!
About the Artist: Laurie Salmela works in watercolor,
oil, mixed media, and anything else that catches her fancy. She
graduated from the University of MN with a BFA degree in painting.
She continued her education with two years in the Women's Art Registry
of Minnesota (WARM) mentor-protege program. Laurie recently finished
a term as Chair of the Board Directors of WARM. Currently, Laurie
teaches art classes for the U of MCMU studio and Open U. She also
coordinates the WARM's "Fresh Art" program. Laurie's works can be
viewed by appointment at her studio in the Northrup King Complex
at 1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN.
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Fiesta
by Lynn Liljeblad
Materials:
Acrylic paint
Inspiration: I wanted to use colors I don't normally
use in animal portraits.
About the Artist: Lynn Liljeblad has been involved
with artistic pursuits her whole life. She's been trying to get
more involved in projects such as this.
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Feeding Fish
by Warren O. Larson
Materials:
Acrylic paint
Inspiration: The beauty of nature.
About the Artist: Warren Larson is a local
artist noted for his decoy carvings of ducks and shorebirds, and
his unique methods of creating effigies.
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Be What You See
by Annette Vigtel Nickelson
Materials:
Acrylic paint
Inspiration: In the fall of 1997, I attended an art
seminar in the South of France. I was amazed and energized by the
vibrant colors of the landscape and by the use of color in the home.
This made a lasting impression on me. The challenge of expressing
my vision in a personal and meaningful form has been a life-long
passion.
About the Artist: Annette Vigtel Nickelson
received her studio arts degree from the University of Minnesota.
A painter for over 20 years, she continues her education and is
involved in various art discussion groups.
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