Nicole Havekost
Swoop
Wool felt, acid free paper,
acid free tape, Wire upholstery thread
2024
My early work explored my body and its discipline with very careful and precise forms. These new felt forms allow me to explore this growing intimacy and acceptance I have with the organism that is my physical form. The act of sewing is integral to these new forms. Piercing, pulling and closing, each stitch is aggressive and restorative. Stitching is an act of accumulation; it is a collection of marks, moments and attachments that give shape to a form. Sewing these forms, I rest in my own body more fully.
This activity is made possibleThrough a grant fromThe Southeastern MinnesotaArts Council in cooperation with a private foundation.
Nicole Havekost (b. 1970) is an artist currently working and living in Rochester, MN. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design as an undergraduate, earning her BFA in printmaking. She then attended the University of New Mexico, earning her MFA in Printmaking as well.
After graduating, Niki moved with her husband to Michigan. She taught Drawing and Printmaking at both Adrian College and Sienna Heights University for ten years. After becoming a mother and relocating to Minnesota, Niki has had more time for her creative work. She has exhibited her work in Eureka, California; Dallas, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts and Tasmania, Australia. She completed a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in 1997. Niki is a 2020, 2018 and 2013 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
www.nikimade.com
Instagram @nikimade
Swoop
Wool felt, acid free paper,
acid free tape, Wire upholstery thread
2024
My early work explored my body and its discipline with very careful and precise forms. These new felt forms allow me to explore this growing intimacy and acceptance I have with the organism that is my physical form. The act of sewing is integral to these new forms. Piercing, pulling and closing, each stitch is aggressive and restorative. Stitching is an act of accumulation; it is a collection of marks, moments and attachments that give shape to a form. Sewing these forms, I rest in my own body more fully.
This activity is made possibleThrough a grant fromThe Southeastern MinnesotaArts Council in cooperation with a private foundation.
Nicole Havekost (b. 1970) is an artist currently working and living in Rochester, MN. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design as an undergraduate, earning her BFA in printmaking. She then attended the University of New Mexico, earning her MFA in Printmaking as well.
After graduating, Niki moved with her husband to Michigan. She taught Drawing and Printmaking at both Adrian College and Sienna Heights University for ten years. After becoming a mother and relocating to Minnesota, Niki has had more time for her creative work. She has exhibited her work in Eureka, California; Dallas, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts and Tasmania, Australia. She completed a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in 1997. Niki is a 2020, 2018 and 2013 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
www.nikimade.com
Instagram @nikimade
April 2024 Featured Lincoln Elementary
Hannah, 6th Grade
The Dragon
Print
2024
My art is about a print
of a super cool dragon dude.
Gavin, 7th Grade
Space Dragon
Clay, paint, marker
2024
My art is about my feelings.
The Dragon
2024
My art is about a print
of a super cool dragon dude.
Gavin, 7th Grade
Space Dragon
Clay, paint, marker
2024
My art is about my feelings.
January 2024 Featured Mayo High School
Bianca
Aged Grace
Mixed media: acrylic, charcoal, oil pastels
2024
For my art, I was inspired by my religion, Buddhism, with the new years coming by and getting blessed
before 2024. The reason why I named my art, Aged Grace, is because of how we ask for forgiveness, and
to never give up and keep going, no matter what, as a prayer to my god Budda. I incorporated a drawing
of a Budda statue and a brownish tree growing in the background to give it an aged look and the designs
of a flower to represent blooming. I decided to make a brownish copper repousse bowl to represent more
of my religion. The bowl reminds me of how I would go to the temple, and the monks would mix flowers
into some water and they would put it in a bowl. This was commonly used to sprinkle water to those
that are listening (followers).
Ms. Jen Olson, at Mayo High School, teaches Art 1,2,3
where Bianca has demonstrated her talents and
creativity in the art room.
Aged Grace
Mixed media: acrylic, charcoal, oil pastels
2024
For my art, I was inspired by my religion, Buddhism, with the new years coming by and getting blessed
before 2024. The reason why I named my art, Aged Grace, is because of how we ask for forgiveness, and
to never give up and keep going, no matter what, as a prayer to my god Budda. I incorporated a drawing
of a Budda statue and a brownish tree growing in the background to give it an aged look and the designs
of a flower to represent blooming. I decided to make a brownish copper repousse bowl to represent more
of my religion. The bowl reminds me of how I would go to the temple, and the monks would mix flowers
into some water and they would put it in a bowl. This was commonly used to sprinkle water to those
that are listening (followers).
Ms. Jen Olson, at Mayo High School, teaches Art 1,2,3
where Bianca has demonstrated her talents and
creativity in the art room.
December 2023 features Franklin Elementary School
Dynasti
The Apples Club
Pens, Markers
2023
Dynasti wanted her piece to look
like “apples hanging out”. She is
proud of her work. Dynasty makes
art at Franklin Elementary.
Dynasti is in 1st grade.
Kavya
Colorful Designs
Tape, Marker, Paint
2023
November 4-December 1, 2023
Kavya wanted designs to be
prominent in her piece. Kavya
is proud of her work and makes
art at Franklin Elementary.
Kavya is in 2nd grade.
Ms. Erie, an art educator runs a robust, inclusive and thoughtful art program at Franklin Elementary where the two featured artists make work.
The Apples Club
Pens, Markers
2023
Dynasti wanted her piece to look
like “apples hanging out”. She is
proud of her work. Dynasty makes
art at Franklin Elementary.
Dynasti is in 1st grade.
Kavya
Colorful Designs
Tape, Marker, Paint
2023
November 4-December 1, 2023
Kavya wanted designs to be
prominent in her piece. Kavya
is proud of her work and makes
art at Franklin Elementary.
Kavya is in 2nd grade.
Ms. Erie, an art educator runs a robust, inclusive and thoughtful art program at Franklin Elementary where the two featured artists make work.
smallärt is a 501 (c)3 non-profit (EIN 87-3806570) these galleries allow a low cost entry point for emerging through established artists. The mini galleries offer the public a free and accessible way to view a variety of art that changes monthly.
Nailah Taman and Sam Wolk
October 28-January 5, 2023
Lands back Home for All
Fabric, wood, flowers, thread
2022
Northrop smallärt gallery
BIOS:
Sam Wolk is a nonbinary Jewish artist base in Minneapolis, Minnesota (occupied ashinaabe/dakota land). They have done care work their entire life and continue to find new creative avenues to express their desire for a more loving and healing world
@2gr33n
Nailah Taman is a nonbinary Egyptian American multidisciplinary artist, cultural worker, and abolitionist based in Minneapolis, MN. They graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2015 with a BA in Visual Arts. They are an avid collector of objects they deem precious by their own criteria.
@everything_coming_up_roses
Statement:
These quilted curtains and rug were created by Nailah + Sam, cousins and abolitionists in MPLS. We created and quilted these tapestries with cross solidarity messages pertaining to issues and injustices in our community. These are issues that strike us as particularly relevant to transformations we hope to create in parks, as well is in every community including our own.The hanging curtains invoke drop banners used in protests, and the rug beneath grounds us in our values and dedication to the earth. Free zines for community resourcing can be found at the side of the gallery.
October 28-January 5, 2023
Lands back Home for All
Fabric, wood, flowers, thread
2022
Northrop smallärt gallery
BIOS:
Sam Wolk is a nonbinary Jewish artist base in Minneapolis, Minnesota (occupied ashinaabe/dakota land). They have done care work their entire life and continue to find new creative avenues to express their desire for a more loving and healing world
@2gr33n
Nailah Taman is a nonbinary Egyptian American multidisciplinary artist, cultural worker, and abolitionist based in Minneapolis, MN. They graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2015 with a BA in Visual Arts. They are an avid collector of objects they deem precious by their own criteria.
@everything_coming_up_roses
Statement:
These quilted curtains and rug were created by Nailah + Sam, cousins and abolitionists in MPLS. We created and quilted these tapestries with cross solidarity messages pertaining to issues and injustices in our community. These are issues that strike us as particularly relevant to transformations we hope to create in parks, as well is in every community including our own.The hanging curtains invoke drop banners used in protests, and the rug beneath grounds us in our values and dedication to the earth. Free zines for community resourcing can be found at the side of the gallery.
