Urban Abstract

Inspired by the often overlooked and discounted beauty and visual variety of the urban landscape and Americana, artists Luke Achterberg and Michael Schmidt bring us Urban Abstract. While Achterberg pulls directly from graffiti, street art, and hot-rod detailing as inspiration for his sculptural work, Schmidt takes a more abstract approach to his colorful and layered paintings. Together their highly polished surfaces create an undeniable energy frequently found in the City.

About the Artists
 Luke Achterberg grew up in central Wisconsin; the Grandson of welders and the Nephew of automotive customizers. He completed his undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Then studied welding at Western Technical College. He worked as a certified welder and fabricator at a custom job shop before completing his Master of Fine Art degree at the University of Kentucky. He has received awards from the International Sculpture Center in New York and Art-St-Urban in Switzerland. He has had solo exhibitions in New York City, and recently in Columbus, OH. His work has been collected into numerous public and private collections. He maintains his own active studio in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Michael Schmidt grew up in Toronto, Canada where he earned a B.A. in History and Literature at The University of Toronto and a degree in Painting and Illustration at Sheridan College of Art and Design. He has worked as an artist since moving to the Twin Cities 28 years ago and paints at his home studio in Saint Paul as well as his shared studio space in the Northrup King Building in N.E. Minneapolis. Michael’s work has been featured in numerous individual and group shows throughout the U.S and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Gallery Location and Hours: The Inez Greenberg Gallery is located on the first floor of the Bloomington Center for the Arts at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, MN. The Gallery is currently open to in-person visits:

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Due to changing COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations it is possible that the building and gallery hours may change. Please contact 952-563-8700 or artistrymn.org for the most up-to-date hours.