By Breana Roy
There’s Always Something New
Artists are always creating new works and this past month is no different. There are also a few new exhibits opening. Photographer David Johnson will showcase his work at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais from Oct. 16Dec. 5. Sivertson Gallery recently received the annual Dorset Fine Arts 2020 collection. And Downtown Duluth Arts Walk will feature a virtual art tour throughout October.
This pastel on paper by Carolyn Olson, titled “Essential Workers Portrait #1 – Grocery Cashier and Bagger,” will be displayed in the window of Lizzard’s Art Gallery in Duluth as part of the Downtown Duluth Arts Walk throughout October. | CAROLYN OLSON
[ABOVE] Since 1959,
Kinngait Studios has released a collection of prints from artists of the far north. The 2020 limited edition original prints will be for sale at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais starting Oct. 17. Shown above is a lithograph piece by Padloo Samayualie, titled “Opposite Attraction.” | PADLOO SAMAYUALIE
David Johnson will hold an exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais, titled Cook County Through My Eyes Volume 2. An opening reception will be streamed online via JHP’s Facebook page on Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. | DAVID JOHNSON
Joseph Nease Gallery in Duluth has new animation work by Jonathan Thunder. The exhibition will feature Thunder’s animation as they relate to recent paintings. This acrylic on canvas piece is titled “The Doctrine of Rediscovery.” | JONATHAN THUNDER 22
OCTOBER 2020
The Duluth Art Institute Is featuring an online exhibit, titled Response, that reflects how artists are processing and observing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be on display through 2020 and can be found on their website. This piece, titled “The Breath Escaped from Her Lungs,” is an embroidery on recycled fabric by Alyssa Swanson. | ALYSSA SWANSON NORTHERN WILDS
