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Sue's Musings and News
June 2005
Politics unusual
An American flag gently waves over Matt's Bar, home of the famous Jucy Lucy, and I wonder what my government will do next and I wonder if the "wind" will change. Instead of politics as usual, I begin to hear politics unusual. I hear new language being spoken by some Democrats, language that speaks of a broader meaning of moral values that encompasses helping the poor, feeding our hungry, supporting our children, funding education and being good samaritans in the greater world. Some Republicans are broadening the definition of moral values beyond the hot button issues of gays, guns and god. I have learned that fundamentally, we all want pretty much the same things: safety, housing, food, education, healthcare for all our citizens. Where we differ is in how to "get there." It will take compromise, on all sides. But, if we can focus on our shared goals, maybe, just maybe, we can begin to move forward again, into a better world. Let's all "reach across the table," shake hands, stop the catastrophizing, and say," We agree on so much, let's see if we can work together." Meanwhile, read about "changing the wind" at sojo.net. Transitions...again
I have been in Minneapolis a full year now. I have weathered a sweaty summer, a national election, an upper midwestern winter, a short wet spring and now back to sweaty summer weather. The big transition is that my son, John, graduated from Oberlin College on May 30, with a degree in studio art. He is a whiz at photography, web page design, real-time video application, artists slides, video editing and film making.
Do not name your food!
He's more or less in Ann Arbor for now. So, if you live in the area and need his help, feel free to contact me for info.
Poems of Loss and Desperation
July 8- August 26
Painting and poetry by Travis Pickard and Tim Lane.
Michigan artists Tim and Travis will be bringing their paintings and their words to Minneapolis. Expect to be wowed by the installation of the show. They have been given carte blanche to paint, adjust, and hang as they wish...from the ceiling if that suiits them. Expect to be wowed by the poetry reading. Tim is a fine poet with an MFA in creative writing from Michigan State University. Expect to be wowed by the paintings!
Opening recepetion July 8th, from 5-9 pm, with a poetry reading at 7:30 pm.
Preview the show The Gallery link
Life Cycles encaustic & mixed media about fecundity, growth and mortality by Leslie Sobel
September 9- October 14
Ann Arbor artist Leslie Sobel said of her work,"My work is driven by my fascination with biology. I intend it to be
earthy and profound, sexual and ethereal. My mother's recent death from
cancer has personalized and deepened intellectual & aesthetic ideas
into passion."
You will have 2 opportunities to meet Leslie:
Opening reception 5-9pm, Friday September 9
Free drop in collage workshop Friday, October 14, as part of the Twin Cities Art on the Town celebration: 4pm-8pm "Free drop in collage workshop with Michiganartist Leslie Sobel. Make a greeting card using
collage and mixed media under the watchful eye of a
master artist. Families welcome. Refreshments."
Check the Gallery link for images They will be posted very soon.
STORY DRIVEN to show at Bright Hill
I've been invited to show a comprehensive show of my artist's books at Bright Hill Literary Center, POB 193, Treadwell, NY in June. The opening will be, June12, 3pm. Click for more info
Future Plans
The Susan Hensel Gallery will celebrate its first year in September with Leslie Sobel's show. I plan to have a dvd of the first year ready for sale at that time. It will have larger versions of the web-movies and slides shows from all of the shows of the first year. Watch this space for more info.
Leap of Faith returns for November and December with a political twist. I will be calling for art that deals with faith AND politics. Slides and jpgs are due Sept 15. More details are availble here Feel free to send jpgs of work you think might fit.
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