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Yo! The Movement @ Calhoun Square Gallery
Wednesday 02 April @ 12:20:51 |
 by Jenny Assef
Anyone worried about what the next generation of artists have to offer should rest assured. Heads Up, an exhibit presented by Yo! The Movement proves they have vision, fresh ideas and plenty of skill.
"Angry Cop" by Ralph Smith
Seventeen-year-old Claire Redmond organized the show, which features mostly high-school-aged artists displaying their work for the first time. “Having the art show was a big empowerment project for us,” Redmond says. Over the course of several months, she sent out flyers, contacted art teachers,and enlisted the help of the Walker Art Center in her efforts to recruit young artists.
High school sophomore Audrey Habermann was one of the artists recruited. Her impressive untitled sculpture blurs the line between text and image, incorporating the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke into a mask-like 3-dimensional form. “Rainer Maria Rilke is one of my favorite poets,” Habermann notes. “I’ve always been into trying to make his poetry visual. It’s a fun challenge.”
Tyler Kelley’s exquisite monoprint series “Motel #1–#3” also incorporates text—in his work, the word “motel” hangs like a neon sign in the night while the background shifts from one print to the next in a Rothko-esque color exploration.
Now in her second semester at MCAD, 18-year-old Sherri Dahl submitted a painting she finished in 10th grade. “Jennifer Joy” began with a magazine ad that Dahl wanted to change, to render more real. The result is an intriguing portrait that fuses intricate realism with abstract elements to create a melancholic, memorable visage.
Senior Ralph Smith’s photo “Angry Cop” is equally memorable. The piece captures the abrasive way youth are frequently treated by the police. “I was just roaming around looking for good street shots, “ says Smith. “I caught this one right as the cop was shouting ‘back away’ and ‘stop taking pictures.’ I’m really happy with it.” We should all be happy Smith’s camera wasn’t confiscated, and that he had the presence of mind to compose, even when shooting under pressure.
Heads Up is part of Yo! The Movement’s larger mission: to provide power, places and perks for youth. As Claire Redmond puts it, “We want places where youth can go and express themselves and not get harassed.” Until April 11, the gallery at Calhoun Square is that place. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
Heads Up runs through April 11. Calhoun Square skyway level gallery, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun noon–6 p.m.
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