MMAM: Sonja Peterson – What the Trade Winds Brought – Winona, MN
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MMAM: Minneapolis artist Sonja Peterson creates large-scale artworks, sculptures and installations from complex and intricately cut paper. The interplay between her colorful negative backgrounds, shadows, and foregrounds of paper provide a sense of movement and vibrancy to her subjects. Her works explore the flora, fauna, and the history of travelers above and below the world’s waters.
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Sonja Peterson, Ghost Ship, 2016. Hand cut paper & acrylic on wall. (detail)
On view now through September 11th, 2022
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From contemporary exhibitions to historic works of art, MMAM engages visitors and the community with great art inspired by water.
This exhibition project is presented by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, a nonprofit public art museum with additional support from Dr. Phillip and Kate Perry, and other generous contributions from foundations, corporations, individuals, members and volunteers.
Curated by Jon Swanson and Dave Casey
Graphic design by Pelaez Creative
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