Artist Salon featuring River Valley Ripple Artist-in-Residence: Sonja Madsen

Saturday, February 3rd, 3–5 PM

@ The YES! House | 726 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN

This event is free and open to the public.

Looking for an afternoon escape? Join Sonja, the second River Valley Ripple Artist in Residence, for a glimpse into her whimsy world of wonder, coupled with some insight into sculpting and casting pieces in bronze and resin. She will focus on the influence of the mind’s eye on the creative process, as well as creature conceptualization and world-building. Paired with mingling and light snacks, we’ll discuss the hidden inspirations of everyday life.

Check out Sonja's work on her website.

Artist Bio:

I am an emerging sculptor and metalsmith from the breathtaking state of Minnesota. The wonders of nature, combined with my fascination in folklore, compel me to bring components of and creatures from my imagination to life. I was raised on books filled with magic and dragons, monsters and daring escapes. Longing for such fantastic encounters in everyday life, I seek to actualize the imagined. Therefore, I create predominantly 3-dimensional art to command attention and conjure visions of ancient legends, carving a space for the mystic within the mundane. I studied Art & Design up at Northern Michigan University and have since been searching every crevice for the whimsical otherworldly!

This activity is part of Department of Public Transformation’s River Valley Ripple Artist Residency Program at The YES! House, made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.