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    • About Us
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Podcast: Macro + Micro

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We were playing catch-up this week, but we still found the time to record a podcast! We wanted to share some behind-the-scenes thoughts on Macro + Micro, the current exhibition hanging in the gallery. It was a great show and a lot of thought went into every piece, so we wanted to talk about the link between art and science, and how our ideas changed as the show progressed. Of course, we might go off an a few tangents here or there...

Download the MP3 or Subscribe via iTunes!

Macro + Micro
Length: 00:44:15
Synopsis: This week Jenny, Chris, Francesca and Lindsay talk about Macro + Micro! We discuss what went into creating the Macro + Micro show, where the topic originated, similarities between science and art, the thought process behind our own contributions to the show, and more.
tags: Audio, MacroMicro, macro+micro, podcast
Monday 04.29.13
Posted by Lindsay Nohl
 

Macro + Micro Opening Reception

Marco + Micro Opening Reception

This past Friday was our opening reception for the Macro + Micro Exhibition: A Celebration of the Natural World. There was over 90 artists who had prints on display, and the entire gallery was packed with beautiful, strange, and interesting specimens and work! It was an incredible collection and a really fun opening. Thank you everyone who was able to make it to the show!

Marco + Micro Opening Reception

The space was divided into the four categories: Mineral, Vegetable, Animal, and Everything Else. Artists chose their own natural subjects, which ranged from tigers in the jungle, to rocks on the moon, to underwater plants and unidentified growths.

In the main gallery, Mary Jo Hoffman displayed a small portion of her photographs (out of her 500+ images) and fabric works along the back wall. She also generously displayed specimens, bones, and plants from her personal nature collection. You can see her entire Still Blog project and images here. Thanks Mary Jo for sharing all your work!

Marco + Micro Opening Reception

We also had our very own Light Grey Entomology wall, where everyone was invited to make their own bug creatures out of cut paper, sequins, string, and glitter. It was really great to see the hilarious creations and great scientific names.

 Marco + Micro Opening Reception

On top of all the artwork, prints, bugs, and displays, Whole Foods generously donated all the fruits, vegetables, and flowers for the opening- thanks for the treats!

Marco + Micro Opening Reception

You can see all of the images from the exhibition on the Macro + Micro online gallery and purchase any prints from the Light Grey online shop. You can also see more images of the Macro + Micro opening on the Light Grey Flickr set here.
tags: MacroMicro, macro+micro, opening reception, opening
Friday 04.26.13
Posted by Jenny Bookler
Comments: 2
 

Podcast: Talking with Mary Jo Hoffman

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Download the MP3 or Subscribe via iTunes!

Talking with Mary Jo Hoffman
Length: 01:10:50
Synopsis: Our newest exhibition, Macro + Micro: A Celebration of the Natural World, opened last Friday! This week on the podcast we talk to Macro + Micro's featured artist, Mary Jo Hoffman. Mary Jo is the creator of Stilblog (http://stillblog.net), a beautiful and simple look at the natural world around us. During the second half of the podcast, Ian Gorton joins the usual crew of Francesca, Chris, Jenny and Lindsay to discuss.

Mary Jo Hoffman: Behind the Scenes
Show Notes:
-Stillblog - Mary Jo Hoffman's ongoing project.
-Design*Sponge tours Mary Jo's house.
-Look for photos of Macro + Micro and a preview of Mary Jo's collection coming soon!

We visited Mary Jo at her home to record the podcast and talk about plans for the Macro + Micro show. While we were recording, I shot some photos. I thought I'd share a few, but if you'd like to see more, check out our flickr photo set!

Mary Jo Hoffman: Behind the Scenes
Mary Jo Hoffman: Behind the Scenes
Mary Jo Hoffman: Behind the Scenes
Mary Jo Hoffman: Behind the Scenes
tags: Audio, MacroMicro, macro+micro, podcast
Monday 04.22.13
Posted by Chris Hajny
 

Macro & Micro - Teaser 2, Specimens!

Preview Images for Light Grey Art Lab's Macro & Micro Show!

Here are a couple quick photos of some of the awesome natural elements that will be on display this Friday alongside the 90+ pieces of artwork!
These gorgeous pieces are a part of Mary Jo Hoffman's awesome specimen collection from Stillblog.net.

And stay tuned! We have a really great interview with Mary Jo coming up on Monday for our podcast.
Mary Jo was actually an aerospace engineer before she switched paths and decided to create Stillblog.net! Can you believe it? Ah, what interesting lives we lead! We got the chance to visit her at her house where she lives, works, and curates!
She's got a ton of interesting stories about her transition, what it's like to work on a year (and three month) long project, and even more stories about her travels, her findings and how Stillblog (and her appreciation for nature) has grown!

Stay tuned for the podcast and get ready for a super fun show on Friday!
Until then, stop by and see her installation (there is more than what you see here!) and her specimens, at the Macro & Micro exhibition opening this Friday from 7 - 10pm!

Official invite here!

Thanks to everyone that is helping us spread the word about the exhibition!
We can't wait to see you there!
tags: 2013, MacroMicro, art show, macro+micro
Thursday 04.18.13
Posted by Lindsay Nohl
 

Macro & Micro Exhibition teaser

Preview Images for Light Grey Art Lab's Macro & Micro Show!

Between the 90 pieces of work that are being hung on the wall as we speak, and the countless specimens that are being arranged for Friday's show, we are overwhelmed with science!

Don't forget that we have some awesome work that is on display this Friday at Light Grey -- just imagine -- a curated cross-section of everything from foliage, to diagrams of ecosystems, to illustrations of the northern lights!

Here is a little preview of some of the pieces I'm coveting right now :
Artwork by Bene Rohlman, Adam Tan, Hedwig Vinson, Liza Sylvestre and Shanti Rittgers.

At this moment, Jenny is also hanging the last bits of the show including the wall of amazingly beautiful documented specimens from Mary Jo Hoffman's (Founder of Stillblog.net) collection.

If you are able to make it to the show, here's the link to our facebook invite! Please feel free to share it with the world!
It's an all-ages topic, with plenty of fantastic elements to see.
If we haven't mentioned it before, we actually have something super special in store for everyone that joins us.

We are building a huge collaborative installation of hand-made bugs! If you've ever had the craving to make your own specimen, here you go. We'll have tons of papers, elements and items to glue together for our interactive entomology display.

We are really looking forward to the show and hope you can make it!
If you can't come in person, take a peek at them in all of their digital beauty here!


Thanks again!

Macro & Micro
A celebration of the natural world
Opens this Friday
7 - 10pm

Light Grey Art Lab
118 E. 26th Street #101
Minneapolis, Mn 55404
612.239.2047

tags: 2013, MacroMicro, art show, macro+micro
Wednesday 04.17.13
Posted by Lindsay Nohl
Comments: 1
 

Macro + Micro Opening Reception!

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Come explore the natural world, the mysterious formations, and curious imagery at Light Grey Art Lab's newest exhibition: Macro + Micro!

Ninety international artists celebrate their inner scientist to present a magnified look into the curious lives and existences of microscopic species, crystalline minerals, poisonous plants, and unidentified growths in order to create a sense of discovery and learning. Divided into four categories: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, and Everything Else, Macro + Micro tries to give a glimpse into as many corners of the natural world as possible.

We'll be having an opening reception April 19th, from 7-10pm! Come by and enjoy the art, music, and refreshments provided by Whole Foods! There will also be an interactive papercraft entomology display, where visitors will be able to craft handmade critters, name them and pin them to the a display case within the gallery!

RSVP via the Facebook Event Page!

Remember, the Opening Reception is Friday, April 19th from 7- 10 PM! We're located on the corner of Stevens Ave and 26th Street - right across from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Street parking is available on Stevens, 26th and 1st Ave.

See you there!
tags: MacroMicro, opening reception, opening
Friday 03.29.13
Posted by Chris Hajny
Comments: 3
 

Macro & Micro Artists Announced!

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Illustration by Lindsay Nohl

MACRO & MICRO ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!

Thanks to everyone that submitted links to our call for art! We were just shy of 300 interested people and I can't thank all of you enough for joining us on the call for art! After a billion tough hours of going through sites and having the hard job of narrowing down, we have our line-up for our April Exhibition! Don't forget to take a peek at the side-bar! We have a second call-for art closing after TOMORROW, Monday, Feb 18th for Beautiful Forever, the temporary tattoo show!

We have a large show planned, right in time for Spring to come back and join us.
More information about the Macro & Micro exhibition soon! Please check out our other calls for art on the side bar!


Macro & Micro : A Celebration of the Natural World
Opens Friday April 19th
7 - 10pm

Artwork of the Animal, Vegetable, Mineral categories and everything else Natural.
Our artists will be joining us in an incredibly interesting and thorough interpretation of the Earth as we know it, from lush environments to individual creatures. From natural cycles to crystalline structures. We'll keep you posted as we get closer to the exhibition! Until then, take a peek at the group of artists below!

Thanks and congratulations to everyone that will be joining us for our large spring show!

Animal
Denise Holmes
Ariel Elliott
Laura Bifano
Danamarie Hosler
Caroline Hadilaksono
Taryn Gee
Coryn LaNasa
Katie Sanvick
Jessica Roux
Douglas Holgate
Darla Okada
Ashley Mackenzie
Nick Blazey
Mary Williams
Vero Navarro
Julian Howley
Celia Krampien
Rebecca green
Tealin
Angela Rizza
Tim Mack
J L Hirten
Frank & Becky (Tiny Kitten Teeth)
Harriet Seed

Everything Else
Hedwig Vinson
Courtney Cashon
Charlotte Mao
Miko Maciaszek
Jesse Riggle
Brittany Tingey
Ann Macarayan
Natalie Andrewson
Adam Tan
Laura Callaghan
Daniel Fishel
Ben Bene Rohlmann
Jenny Bookler
Chris Danger
George Bletsis
Lindsay Nohl
Sishir Bommakanti
Andrew Kolb
Amanda Sartor
Chris Walker
Alexa Thoen
Chris Hajny

Mineral
Danielle Storey
Tim Durning
Liza Sylvestre
Sage Einarsen
B. Paul Patterson
Elyse Holmes
Allie Strom
Scott Wenner
Claire Hummel
Rebecca Mock
Anna Bron
Hannah Christenson
Rachel Suggs
Annie Carbo
Joe Lillington
Shannon May
Isabel Seliger
Evan Palmer
Steven Hughes
Ensine Eckwall
Richie Pope

Vegetable
Kat Friday
Blok Magnaye
Caitlin Clarkson
Ian densford
Casey Crisenbery
Rory Phillips
Meredith Miotke
Rose Wong
Jessica Schultz
Valerie Chua
Andrew R. Wright
Laura Hallen
Lucy Engelman
Bobby O'Herlihy
Kelly Bastow
Kevin Stanton
Victor Mosquera
Shanti Rittgers
Erik Krenz
Mary Jo Hoffman
Teagan White
Chicherova Olga
Francesca Buchko
tags: MacroMicro
Sunday 02.17.13
Posted by Lindsay Nohl
 

Quick Update! - Macro & Micro!

Hi everyone!
We just finished going through all of the awesome entries for the Macro & Micro show and now we're doing the 'sorting'!
We should know who is joining us for this exhibition shortly and the categories everyone is in!
A blog post with all of our participating artists should be up soon!
Thanks so much to everyone that submitted for the call for entries!
We're super excited!

--Lindsay
tags: MacroMicro
Sunday 02.17.13
Posted by Lindsay Nohl
 

CALL FOR ART : Macro & Micro

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Nature!


Hey! We have a new call for art! Finally!

EDIT: Thanks to everyone that submitted links to our Macro & Micro call for art!
The call for art is now closed! We'll be announcing the participants later tonight!
Thanks so much for everyone's support and interest!


There are approximately 3800 known minerals in the earth's crust, an estimated 953 thousand known animal species, and another 215 thousand plant species (not to mention another vast collection of fungi, protozoa and chromista), and the millions of things we haven't discovered yet. We read National Geographic to hear about how twenty-five percent of the life on Earth is beneath the oceans. Tectonic plates creak and crush against each other, the balance of the hydrologic cycle builds and destroys landscapes, and the wind patterns bring unexpected gifts or curses. We are holding a call for art celebrating the intricacies of our earth and all of it's spaces, relationships, weather, surprises and the intricacies of life and the lack-of on a macroscopic or microscopic level.

We are looking for everything from scientific illustrations, to airy, open landscapes. Creatures of modern day, to those from days past. Catalogues of fruit, to a traveler's journal of an antarctic exploration. What does a chinchilla skeleton look like? Symbiotic relationships may inspire you. Adaptations and exceptions or compare and contrast the different pieces of our earth. Editorial images, celebratory, and researched themes are appreciated. We're looking for a collection of artists to show us the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena you can think of and we shall display it proudly!

We will be dividing the gallery into sections, Animal, Vegetable, Mineral and 'Everything Else".

So, put on Radiolab in one ear and watch your David Attenborough documentaries in the other and join us.
If you're interested in joining us all you have to do is put your name, website / portfolio link and email below by February 15th
Along with whether your category of choice ends up as an Animal, Vegetable, Mineral or Everything Else. (This will help us plan the space and the diversity of work so others will see what you are interested in making!)


Example:
Lindsay Nohl
www.lightgreyartlab.com
hello(@)lightgreyartlab.com
I'd like to be in the Mineral or Everything Else category!


We'll be listing the final group of artists for our show by February 17th on the blog and emailing more information out to everyone after that!

The pieces will be listed on our online gallery, online shop and in our brick and mortar gallery and we shall all celebrate on opening night in Mid-April! More details about dates, deadlines and schedules and everything else will be sent to our final list of artists asap!

This call for art is open to people from all over, so please feel free to tell your friends!
If you have any questions about the theme or the call for art, please send us a note!
hello(at)lightgreyartlab.com


And - special hint! We are just putting the finishing touches on a couple other calls for art soon, so keep an eye out!

tags: 2013, CallforArt, MacroMicro, art show
Monday 01.21.13
Posted by Lindsay Nohl
Comments: 294
 

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