How many ways do artists have of being green? Lots of ways, from viridian paint to recycled materials to evoking in us a love for the natural world. Here are just a few of the green arts growing on mnartists.org; head to the website for many more.
Terry Genesen-Becker, Dream, Couch, Interior; Watercolor; 23" x 33".
Nancy MacKenzie, Caliente; recycled plastic vegetable bags, baling twine, and netting; $1,200. MacKenzie’s work is on view in Nothing New: Fiber Art from Recycled Materials, through August 4 at the Textile Center, 3000 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.
Franconia Sculpture Park and Art Center
The connection between the arts and sustainable technology is part of the new Franconia Arts Center in Chisago County. Celebrate its new home and the 2007 sculpture installations with a day of music, dance, puppetry, and great food. Saturday, September 16; 651-257-6668.
Jeff Burger, Birch Soprano Ukulele Birch; maple neck; bindings are curly koa with roped purfling; fretboard, Madagascar rosewood; purpleheart pegheads; $800.
Peter Bernardy, Hot Peppers, Variation #1; photographs of various sizes; $30-$90.
Jennifer Davis, Cover; acrylic/graphite; 12" x 14.5"; 2007; $500.
Ross Stangler, Green Beetle Table; Baltic birch, aluminum, screenprint; 18" x 14" x 18"; 2005; $300.
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