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‘Animal Dreams’ at The Grand Hand Gallery

The Grand Hand opens a new show this weekend with a fun reception on Saturday evening. See the animal-themed work of painter Adu Gindy, whose colorful abstract figure works incorporate a sense of whimsy with a folk art meets Basquiat twist; and potter Aaron Sober whose imaginative salt-fired ceramic pieces use surface design to tell darkly graceful tales of  the woodland. Gindy’s work is in numerous collections, including the Minnesota Museum of American Art, the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, and the Walker Art Center, while Sober is a graduate of Macalester College and Penland School of Crafts, he relocated from Minnesota to Maine.  Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, conversation and great art!

Saturday, Jan 16th /5-8pm                                                                                                                                                                            Runs through Mar 7th

For more info visit www.thegrandhand.com

‘Robozoology’ at Nicademus Art

The opening reception for this show has passed, but that certainly doesn’t mean you can’t stop in to check it out! Local illustrator, Chuck U, busts out a big, bold exhibit at the hip Saint Paul frame shop/art gallery. A longtime staple in the Twin Cities art scene, Chuck is known for his intricately designed rock and hip hop show posters and artistic album cover art. There’s no denying his signature style, which is consistently recognizable and impressive; deftly drawn lines that together present and almost psychedelic feel, though the artist’s humor is always front and center.

Runs through Feb. 9th                                                                                                                                                                                      Tues-Thurs 11-7pm; Fri 11-6pm; Sat 10-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm

For more info visit www.nicademusart.com