Amy Rice: Oh Canada

March 1 - 25

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Reception March 4 from 2-4pm / Free and open to the public

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We are so excited to present a new solo exhibition by self-taught artist Amy Rice. Amy resides in

Minneapolis, Minnestota, USA.

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This exhibition will feature 30 new original artworks all created on vintage envelopes that were mailed to

Canada. 

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From Amy Rice:

"I use nontraditional print-making methods--including hand cut stencils and a Japanese screen printing toy called a Gocco printer--as a starting point for original mixed media pieces. I use spray paint, acrylics,

gouache, and inks, and print on a variety of surfaces including wood, fabric and antique papers (preferring handwritten love letters, envelopes, journal pages, sheet music and maps).

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I am most satisfied when I can make a tangible or visceral connection between the materials used and the

image rendered. My work is deeply layered, often both literally and figuratively. My imagery--nostalgic and wistful--is largely biographical and reflective of my pensive nature.

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I am as inspired in my art as much by childhood memories of growing up on a Midwestern farm as I am the urban community in which I now live. I am influenced by bicycles, street art, gardening, and random found objects, collective endeavors that challenge hierarchy, acts of compassion, downright silliness, and thingswith wings."