Impermanence

About the Artists

Jennifer Zoss  

Jennifer’s body of work explores the ever-changing environments of Northeast Minneapolis, where she  has lived and worked for twenty years. Zoss’ paintings are inspired by the juxtaposition of  greenspaces and industrial buildings; Northeast’s diversity of residents; and how the crazy Minnesota  weather changes the look and feel of this place. Her work’s surfaces are extremely layered and  textural, reflecting a process of applying paint and scraping it away or sanding it off, then repeating.  Jennifer uses text, but like graffiti, it’s usually unreadable. Despite the changes made, there is always  evidence of each mark-making phase.  

Jennifer graduated from The College of Visual Arts in 2001 with a BFA in Fine Art. She currently has studio #442 in the Northrup King Building.  

Cara O’Connell  

Cara Jo O’Connell’s current body of work is about the organic, earthy, undervalued and  underrepresented importance of aging. Cara’s intention is to convey storied landscapes and to  elevate the stunning process of aging and the privilege of this shared human experience. To  accomplish this she uses pencil, charcoal, oil paint and wood stain on wood panel and archival paper.  Her imagery is based on women whom she has met while working on this series. Her work is based on  photographs and conversations she gathers during the gifted time she is given with these individuals. 

Cara graduated with a BFA from the College of Visual Arts in 2002. She currently has a studio (#203)  in the Northrup King Building in NE Minneapolis, MN.

Gallery Hours

Thursday: 5:30 to 8:30 PM 

Friday - Saturday: 1:00 to 5:00 PM 

Image: left- Jennifer Zoss, right- Cara O’Connell