Artist Spotlight: Annie Young
Over the past few weeks I've had the pleasure of learning more about Annie Young. The thing that really stands out about her work is its tactile nature. You just want to reach out and touch it.
Her artist statement and art explain it well:
Annie Young Artist Statement
"I consider myself an abstract topographist, navigating the picture plane with my fingers—because I must. Working primarily in acrylics, I manipulate the interplay of color and gesture to both conceal and reveal the underlying tactile landscapes I build on canvas. Though my eyesight is diminished, I continue to see a life store of visual memories and impressions, and I regularly dream new images that my hands itch to put on canvas for others to see—and to feel."
Confetti Susan
Journey with Jim
Annie has a few shows coming up. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
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Upcoming shows:
Beautiful Soul Display
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis
June 1-August 31
This and That
Box Art Gallery/Thrivent Financial
625 Fourth Avenue S., Minneapolis
September 1-September 30
Garden Party
Jo Jo’s Rise and Wine
12501 Nicollet Avenue, # 100, Burnsville
September 1-October 31
Experiencing Art-ucation
Lakeville Art Festival
20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
September 19: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
September 20: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Her artist statement and art explain it well:
Annie Young Artist Statement
"I consider myself an abstract topographist, navigating the picture plane with my fingers—because I must. Working primarily in acrylics, I manipulate the interplay of color and gesture to both conceal and reveal the underlying tactile landscapes I build on canvas. Though my eyesight is diminished, I continue to see a life store of visual memories and impressions, and I regularly dream new images that my hands itch to put on canvas for others to see—and to feel."
Confetti Susan
Journey with JimAnnie has a few shows coming up. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
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Upcoming shows:
Beautiful Soul Display
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis
June 1-August 31
This and That
Box Art Gallery/Thrivent Financial
625 Fourth Avenue S., Minneapolis
September 1-September 30
Garden Party
Jo Jo’s Rise and Wine
12501 Nicollet Avenue, # 100, Burnsville
September 1-October 31
Experiencing Art-ucation
Lakeville Art Festival
20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
September 19: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
September 20: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
posted by Maggie Frazier at
9:30 AM
1 Comments:
I absolutely LOVE Annie's work! So vibrant, bold and full of positive power. Her flowers seem to jump off the canvas, and are a delight to view. Big and colorful, her art makes a statement like no other. I was tickled to hear about her process, and the route she took to achieve these beautiful works of art. Thank you Annie!
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