Susan Hensel Gallery

Thursday, July 4, 2013

A not so lackadaisical summer

Summer is finally upon us. It is a glorious Independence Day morning, not yet hot. The birds are singing and the flowers swaying in the breeze. The amateur fireworks have been pretty minimal this year. But tonight will be a different story. The skies will light up with both amateur and professional fireworks.

Last week we lit up the night with words and thoughts about HOME. We had a one night garden party...that moved inside as more storms, in a stormy summer, moved through the Twin Cities.

Rosemary Davis organized a reading of Minnesota authors: HOMETOWN: A Language We speak.

Environmental artist, Alis Olsen, installed two sculptures in the side garden.

Julia Jackson Hunt installed text work in the windows.

A special gallery note: as you can see in the first photo above, I am still in a sling from an accident and surgery. Recovery is slow...perhaps another 4 months. As a consequence of needing to schedule physical therapy, Monday hours are suspended for the rest of the summer. The Windows on Cedar Project continues. Next up is Marjorie Nilssen. If you need wool products: hand dyed roving, mohair and handspun yarn....I am still around. Feel free to call or email to set up an appointment.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Diminuation and lovely memories

It does seem that the whole world should be shaking their collective fists and gnashing their teeth at the passing of Debora Miller. I know I am, as are her friends and family. Memories will loom large for those of us who knew her for a long time.

But today, in little fits and starts, I will begin dismantling her show. It seems like such a diminishing thing, as though the magical luminosity had never been. But it can be a care-filled thing as well. With gentleness and respect I will begin.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

In Memorium

Debora Miller left her body and the pain behind last night. Her bright smile, her fierce intelligence, her luminous art work and her determination to live with purpose and love will be missed.

If you are reading this today, February 28, the gallery will be open until 5pm today. Come and gather to share memories and share Debora's luminous art work one more time.

Debora Miller left the pain behind last night. Her bright smile, her fierce intelligence, her luminous art work and her determination to live with purpose and love will be missed.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

A soft closing for Debora Miller's show

Because of timing and take down issues, you have a few more days to see the show!

Friday night, Feb 22, was the official close of the show I'm me, She's over there. A conversation with the artists Deb Miller was led by Julia Babb. Cocoa, tea and desserts rounded out the snowy evening.

I'm me, She's over there will be open Monday, February 25, 10-5pm and by appointment now through noon, Feb 27.

And now...hibernation! Check out the Susan Hensel Art blog and Sue's Luxury Fibers blog for what's going on inside the studio.

The Windows on Cedar project continues with the next set of windows installing next weekend: paintings by Jennifer Sandquist.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Reader's Art 14 & 15...and then?Purgatory Pie Press

Life as We Know It by Purgatory Pie Press

I am planning for Reader's Art 15 to be the final show in the series. I will soon begin work on a compendium catalog of all fifteen years of the exhibition, to be available at the close of the final show. Wish me good luck, good health and determination to finish this proposed project!