One Thing After Another | Rod Massey

Working directly from observation, Massey begins every painting as a sketch onsite. His subjects are varied: industrial landscapes, snow covered construction equipment, machinery and grain elevators, and flowers that wilt in their artisan-made ceramic vases. The details are captivating, honest, playful, and bleak. Massey writes of this work:

“These paintings reflect my interest in the urban and industrial environment of the Twin Cities. Objects, structures, and scenes that are often overlooked or considered mundane or utilitarian intrigue me. I find these subjects have a kind of dignity and quiet stoicism. They endure in all seasons and conditions without complaint despite wear, rust, and decay. For me, grain silos, dumpsters, trucks, construction sites and so on have a humble yet noble character that resonates. The reference to the decline of industrial America is obvious but not my main concern. It is the form, surface, and texture that most fascinate me. Light (subdued and flat) on weathered surfaces. Endurance and impermanence at once.”

Rod Massey and Carol Lee Chase, alongside longtime friend Sally Johnson, will present a shared artist talk at the gallery on Saturday, November 7 at 4PM. One Thing After Another will be presented concurrently with Now Where Was I? by Carol Lee Chase, both shows on view through November 28, 2026.

Gallery Hours:
Tue-Sat, 12-5pm