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Five Years at Gallery 360
Wednesday 06 July @ 00:47:03 |
 by Adrienne Urbanski
The frame around a piece of art is usually not the focal point of an artist's work. Often constructed of wood or metal, few would think of a utilitarian frame as being a significant aspect of the art. But for Gallery 360’s Five Years show, the frame is just as important as the artwork it displays.
To commemorate the gallery’s five-year anniversary, framer/artist/curator
Eric Tollefson created a series of frames designed specifically for one of the
show's artists, who created works to correspond to the frames. Some frames are
simple stained wood, while others are complexly designed and contain inscriptions.
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statement posted by Toffelson in the gallery’s entryway reads, “It
is through the reversal of this process that we can explore questions of inspiration,
artistic collaboration and the role of the frame.”
A frame constructed from dark birch wood was created for artist Ernest Miller.
Miller’s work “Landscape Isolated” is a large, bright blue
pod-like ceramic structure that projects out from the simple wood structure.
His description of the piece says, “The ceramic vessel is a vehicle for
conveying my ideas of space, form, and surface.”
Artist Tacoumba Aiken uses a spiraled frame for his piece “Spiral of Life,”
a painting that also incorporates spirals and swirls. In the painting a flurry
of faces changing expressions lies across a bright turquoise spiral. Splashes
of gold and red undercut the series of ever-changing faces.
Robin Rife’s frame includes an inscription that reads “Are We Not
Mothers?” Her response is a creation of mixed media work that includes
images of Frida Kahlo standing between two skeletal hands. In the background,
words analyze the mother relationship.
Manager Laurie Meurett says Gallery 360 has evolved during the past five years,
gaining public attention and respect. Despite being in a tony Minneapolis neighborhood
known more for its boutiques than for its art, Meurett says the gallery still
thrives.
“There’s a lot of talent out there and we’re glad we’ve
been able to be here to bring [the artists] to the public.”
Five Years also features eclectic and inventive jewelry and gifts. ||
Five Years runs through July 31 at Gallery 360, 3011 W. 50th St.,
Mpls. 612-925-2400. Hours are Mon.–Sat.. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sun.
noon–5 p.m.
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