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Artist's Joy

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'Untitled' | 9” x 12” Watercolor + Chinese ink on cold pressed watercolor paper | Created in 2018 as a part of 'Summer Sessio
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Artist's Joy: Nancy XiáoRong Valentine and 4 pieces from various projects

Valentine pulled a selection from across her oeuvre and shared insights on each.

'Don't be afraid to be seen trying' | Digital Art | 2020 (Courtesy of Wasima Farah)
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Artist's Joy: Wasima Farah and 3 pieces from 'Growing Pains'

The 'Growing Pains' series was featured at the Soomaal House of Art in Minneapolis in late 2022.

Heritage Colors of the Santa Fe | 24” x 30” | Acrylic and latex on wood panel | 2021 (Courtesy of Kandace Creel Falcón)
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Artist's Joy: Kandace Creel Falcón and 3 pieces from 'Roots'

Explore a selection that reflects the artist's family history and the history of the Midwest.

A piece of art by Steven StandingCloud called Finding Our Way. The style of art is called skeleton art which is a contemporar
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Artist's Joy: Steven StandingCloud and his 3 favorite pieces

Explore the work of Anishinaabe artist Steven StandingCloud. His pieces are paired with insights to explain the symbols and stories behind them.

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