A Feast for the Eyes
November Sky by Lynn Hanson
The June exhibit at Evansville Art Center is one not to be missed! The Gallery space is shared by two highly creative and talented artists - Jess Schmidt and Lynn Hanson. The diversity of the pieces presented is truly a feast for the eyes! Make plans now to view this great exhibit.
Jess Schmidt, Abstract Artist
Primarily self-taught
Jess Schmidt is an abstract artist. She was born in Fergus Falls, MN and has lived in the region for much of her life. Having a strong interest in art since grade school, Jess is primarily a self-taught artist.
Her current process involves using black primed canvas, a layer of white acrylic line-work using fine script brushes, and covering the piece with fluorescent aerosol(s). In her most recent paintings, She has increased layers of depth in her work, by adding additional layers of acrylic line-work on top.
Jess’s experience includes live performance painting, artist vending at two MN-based festivals, sharing an artist pop-up with fellow local artist Nancy Valentine and her Etsy shop where she sells artwork and prints as well as clothing and home goods created utilizing her body of artwork.
Jess was one of five artists featured in the Emerging Artists Exhibition at Lake Region Art Council; located in Fergus Falls, MN. This exhibition is on a nominated basis and was Jess’s gallery debut. She displayed two pieces in the Invitational show at the MSTATE Fergus Falls, MN Campus in May of 2022 and will be live painting throughout the state for the Summer of 2022.
Lynn Hanson, Painter, Photographer, Designer
Trained as an art teacher
Lynn Hanson has been a painter, photographer and designer for many years. Trained as an art teacher, he has worked as art director for a theater company in San Diego, and as a designer for an audio visual company in Minneapolis.
Lynn’s diverse experiences also include working as a tech director for a contractor with Walt Disney World in Orlando, as a graphic designer for a landscape architect in Orlando, and prepress for a printer in Minneapolis. Additionally, he has traveled across the world to work as a teacher in Nairobi, Kenya.
Lynn’s work is displayed in many private collections. He is currently a member of Art of the Lakes in Battle Lake, Minnesota.
Lynn’s work reflects his interest in technical challenges and spiritual depth. The style adapts for each new piece, but retains a personal identity recognizable in the whole body of work.
Make Time to Stop in
This wonderful exhibit runs through June 25th. It may be seen during regular gallery hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by special appointment. Contact the Evansville Art Center directly to make arrangements.
These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.