The Phipps Center for the Arts

"I have worked in a variety of mediums; painting and drawing, ceramics, and functional sculpture in wood, metal and stone. Despite material differences, however, the forms that inspire me are always organic, often cellular or molecular in nature, and derivative of micro-organisms or mineral formations. I am interested in exploring the connections between micro and macro phenomena which are often overlooked or concealed in plain view… Throughout my process, I strive to eliminate conscious deliberation over outcome in an attempt to produce effortlessly, as growth occurs in nature." – Jeanine Kindlien (St. Paul)

"…From my hands, my mission: To free the oppressed; to champion the persecuted, and the submissive; to liberate through revelation the actualized Self in those proposed by some to have no self at all…
"In my hands, my version: All art is political in some sense, be it through conformity, reflection, propaganda or rebellion. My paintings are rallies and trials, photographs of a moment when Truth was made public, and Mercy known.
"Question why a villain is villainized, a victim martyred. Ask why a group is demonized, and the motives for control. See for yourself what the truth looks like in your hands. Dig it up and hold it for a while…" – Chris Mars (Minneapolis)

"The Blueprint series collages everyday machinery and constructs into idealized, unpopulated environments… Each one is a meditation on the increasing desolation, yet hopeful interconnectedness of our self-controlled worlds.

"Expressing the duality of situations at their moment of realization, the Dreams and Allegories series is about the ambiguity of appearance and meaning. Symbolic environments are organized around themes: technology and spirituality, life after peak oil, freedom of choice, paranoia and routine... As the title suggests, they prompt insight, analysis and possible lessons." –Sean Smuda (Minneapolis)

Gallery Three

"My main goal working with handmade tiles is to come up with concepts that allow my patrons dynamic possibilities with color, designs, forms and patterns. My Cosmic Collection series is inspired by astronomical images, weather phenomena, satellite images of Earth, factory smoke, botanical forms and other environmental occurrences… I focus on not trying to control the clay and glazes but more to experiment and discover what the clay and glazes to show off their natural beauty, reactions and distinctive personalities." – Josh Blanc (Minneapolis)

Overlook Gallery

"I’m attracted to the tension between order and chaos, permanence and impermanence. My first love is clay. I create fired terra cotta shapes and arrange them in modular sculptures, usually on the wall, to generate a mood to fit a given space. I’m also drawn to the contrast between clay and more ephemeral materials, such as photographs and encaustic surfaces. My mixed media pieces capitalize on this contrast between earth and spirit, bones and flesh…"-- Claudia Poser (Maplewood)

The Gift Gallery at The Phipps

Find unique affordable handmade gifts from area artists in our gift gallery, open Monday through Friday 9:00 - 4:00, Saturday 9:-00 - noon, and before performances and at intermission.