diane hanson

fair

the gallery will be open during regular business hours (Tu - Su, 12pm - 6pm). social distancing and masks are required for those who have yet to complete their covid-19 vaccinations.

the first wednesday opening reception for this exhibition will be held on wednesday, july 7th from 6 - 9pm, and an artist talk about the show will be held on Sunday, july 11 from 4 - 6pm as a part of our ARTiculate series.

“What is fair?

Answers to this question are as varied as our own individual experiences or expectations. It can be challenging to find an answer that “works" or is the “best option” given the complexities and nuances of particular situations. Using the idea of baking competitions held in county, state, and world’s fairs, these paintings of desserts with little vignettes raise questions of fairness. Cakes and cupcakes are divided up into property, a visual commentary on the impacts of land use on business, community, and environment. Jell-O is carved up and served like parcels of ocean water, highlighting our shared planet and use of this vast natural resource.” - Hanson

Diane Hanson's paintings take fragmented pieces of remembered events and places and create nonlinear narratives that revolve around one idea or place. Her work is a reflection on rural America and is influenced by the relationship between rural and urban communities, the development of ethanol and GMO and misconceptions and stereotypes of rural living mixed in with her own experience of being raised on a farm.

Hanson has received several awards including a Jacob K. Javits Fellowship, Fulbright Grant (Miguel Viciguerra Grant), a Travel Grant to Italy, Artist Assistance Fellowship Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Leo Chestler Contemporary Visual Arts Award, a full fellowship to the Vermont Studio Center, and a residency at the Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. Hanson was a juried artist at the ArtCenter South Florida in Miami Beach from 2004-2006.

This exhibition is presented alongside the latest works from Anne Boudreau & Marcus McAllister. All works from these artists are on view, free of charge, during normal gallery hours (12 - 6 p.m., Tue - Sun) from July 6 - 29, 2021.