Tagged: Exhibitions

Minnesota National Print Catalog

Posted October 18, 2008 & filed under News.

The Katherine E Nash Gallery published a beautiful catalog in unison with the Minnesota National Print Biennial, and I thought I would share a few images of it.

I have to say that I love the cover, especially the transparency and how the imagery of a printmaking studio has been incorporated into the design. It is very thoughtful and elegant.

The preface of the book includes two interviews, including an interview I conducted with Kristen Martincic. This was a wonderful opportunity and a great learning experience which I feel fortunate to have been offered.

The catalog includes my artist statement and an image of I am Fine which has since been purchased by the Weisman Art Museum.

Finally I wanted to show an image from Drew Peterson, who was also included in the catalog and conducted the other interview at the beginning of the catalog. I went to school with Drew and its been interesting to see how our styles have evolved over the years while often working in the same medium.

The catalog can be found online in the form of a pdf, made available by Katherine E Nash Gallery.
Find it here.

The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial

Posted October 6, 2008 & filed under News.

The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial starts tomorrow (October 7th) at the Katherine E Nash Gallery, University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN.

The Opening Reception will be on Friday, October 10th from 6-8:30 pm and will include an award ceremony at 7:00 with purchases by the Walker Art Center, The Minnesota Museum of American Art and The Weisman Art Museum, among others.

I will have two works in the exhibition, including my self-portrait I am Fine (below), which is currently being featured on the Nash Gallery’s website.I am Fine is also included in the catalog that was been produced featuring a select amount of images from the exhibition. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview another artist in the exhibition, and this interview has also been incorporated into the catalog. I have not had a chance to see the catalog yet, but it should be available at the Opening.

Here is some more information:

The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial
The Katherine E Nash Gallery
University of Minnesota
Regis Center for Art
405 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Exhibition length: October 7th to November 6th
Opening reception and award ceremony:
Friday October 10th, 6:30-8 pm

And as always, both of my artworks included in this exhibition can be found on my website.

Old School Opens Today!

Posted August 23, 2008 & filed under News.

The Old School exhibition at UPPERCASE Gallery in Canada opens today! Here’s a little peak for all those not able to see the show in person.

All the artwork in the exhibition (including mine) will be for sale online at Poppytalk Handmade starting tomorrow, so check it out and buy some great art!

Old School Book Preview

Posted July 30, 2008 & filed under News.

More updates on the Old School book!

Yesterday UPPERCASE released a link to preview the soon-to-be-book, which can be found here. I have to say, the design looks amazing and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. The book went to the printers today, and will be 192 pages when released! The preview site only shows a handful of these pages and doesn’t display my included print, but I promise to post an image once I receive my copy.

More info can be found in several previous posts or by going to UPPERCASE’s website.

Old School Book Cover

Posted July 29, 2008 & filed under News.

Today, UPPERCASE posted an image of the book’s front cover-

-as well as a smaller image of the wrap-around-cover.

If you are interested in getting a copy for yourself, you can order it here.

MN Print Biennial Catalog

Posted July 20, 2008 & filed under News.

I am Fine will included in the catalog being produced for the Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial. Only twenty images from the exhibition were selected to be a part of the catalog, so I feel very fortunate to be included. I am also working on a small project that may be included at the beginning of the catalog, which I’ll post more about if it is incorporated into the finished catalog.

The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial

Posted June 1, 2008 & filed under News.

Two of my prints will be included in The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery.

While the exhibition is still months away, I am thrilled just thinking about it.

The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial
The Katherine E. Nash Gallery
405 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
October 7th – November 6th, 2008

MPLS vs STPL Opens Tonight

Posted April 4, 2008 & filed under News.

The opening of MPLS vs STPL at Altered Esthetics is tonight from 7-10pm.
Two small artist books I created are included in the exhibition, Commute and Ageless City.
I hope to see you there!

Altered Esthetics‘ address is:
1224 Quincy Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Featured Artwork: “Welcome To Minneapolis” by Lauri Svedberg and “Dog Walking Mears Park” by Ron Merchant

MinnPost Article on 55408

Posted March 21, 2008 & filed under News.

I was written about in a recent article by Molly Priesmeyer for MinnPost about the Minneapolis 55408 exhibition. Priesmeyer was kind enough to discuss the motivation behind my work in some detail, and I was most impressed with her interpretation of my print, I am Fine. She nailed it.

“Tonja Torgerson’s screen print, “I Am Fine,” is a portrait of a girl with snaking leaves framing her head, the ends of which are festooned with two syringes. The word “okay” has been crossed out and replaced with “fine.” While the design and colors are cheery and childlike, the image tells a more complicated story: a struggle, an illness, a push to put on a pretty face in the midst of it all.” –Molly Priesmeyer

An image of ThinkGirl Poster was also included in the article. Talent artists and colleagues, Ellen Mueller and Isaac Arvold, were also featured in the article.

You can read the full article on MinnPost.com

Artwork Featured in the Southwest Journal

Posted March 12, 2008 & filed under News.

My artwork is featured in the Southwest Journal for an article on Minneapolis 55408 at Intermedia Arts. A small image of I am Fine, is featured on the front page of the current issue (above). And the inside spread features a great picture of one of the ThinkGirl Posters (see image below). The Southwest Journal is available through out the Uptown area, so pick up a copy and check out the article. Its very exciting, especially since the opening is only two days away!