Twin Cities Public Television's weekly series celebrating the Twin Cities creative community.
Visual artist Dougie Padilla’s work reflects his Norwegian Mexican heritage and the ideals of the 1960’s. Hand carved wooden sculptures and moving parts come together in Cecilia Schiller’s interactive automata. Native American bead artist Greg Bellanger is dedicated to keeping Native American craft alive, whether he's making art himself, or providing others with supplies through his Minneapolis store Northland Visions. mnoriginal.org
Petronella Ytsma’s photography illuminates the multi-generational effects of Agent Orange and Dioxin used during the Vietnam War. Her latest work turns the camera toward Minnesotan veterans of the War. In this Web Extra, Ytsma talks about why she uses decades-old film cameras and a traditional darkroom to create her striking images. mnoriginal.org
Petronella Ytsma’s photography illuminates the multi-generational effects of Agent Orange and Dioxin used during the Vietnam War. In 2007, Ytsma went to Vietnam to document these effects for her project Legacy of an Ecocide: Portraits of Agent Orange. Her latest work turns the camera toward Minnesotan veterans of the Vietnam War. Ytsma hopes her striking images spark conversation and consideration for the victims of Agent Orange. mnoriginal.org
Costume and set designer Mathew LeFebvre creates nearly 200 new wardrobe changes for The Guthrie Theater’s classic A Christmas Carol. Petronella Ytsma’s photography illuminates the multi-generational effects of Agent Orange and Dioxin used during the Vietnam War. Chholing Taha’s paintings and shawls use Native American imagery to tell a universal story about humanity. And Alicia Wiley and her indie electronic band, All Eyes, perform. mnoriginal.org
Set in lush, highly detailed natural settings, Chholing Taha’s vivid paintings integrate constellations into the night sky and native shapes from several traditions to tell a universal story about humanity. A certified Cree First Nations artisan, Taha’s work is inspired by her dreams as well as her desire to create a sense of mystery in life for the viewer. Her distinct approach is also evident in her handcrafted shawls, popular with Native Fancy Dancers for Pow Wows as well as healers outside...
Alicia Wiley’s music has always defied genre classification, and her new band, All Eyes, is no exception. With a background in jazz and a tendency toward electronic experimentation, Wiley uses layered instrumentation and electronic beats to create what she calls “dark electronica.” Here, All Eyes performs On The Sidelines in tpt’s Studio A. mnoriginal.org
Dance visionary James Sewell’s unique choreography of classical and contemporary ballet has inspired audiences for more than 20 years. mnoriginal.org
Alicia Wiley’s music has always defied genre classification, and her new band, All Eyes, is no exception. With a background in jazz and a tendency toward electronic experimentation, Wiley uses layered instrumentation and electronic beats to create what she calls “dark electronica.” Here, All Eyes performs Lost You Once in tpt’s Studio A. mnoriginal.org
Costume and set designer Mathew LeFebvre creates nearly 200 new wardrobe changes for The Guthrie Theater’s classic "A Christmas Carol." Petronella Ytsma’s photography illuminates the multi-generational effects of Agent Orange and Dioxin used during the Vietnam War. Chholing Taha’s paintings and shawls use Native American imagery to tell a universal story about humanity. And Alicia Wiley and her indie electronic band, All Eyes, perform. mnoriginal.org
Electro-glam-rock band Solid Gold performs ?Elephants? from their record Eat Your Young, in Twin Cities Public Television's Studio A. Special Thanks: B.J. Burton for audio mixing. http://mnoriginal.org
