Virginia Townsend
Painting
Immersion was the word I use for my experience moving to Minnesota at 17 from big-city Texas. I was taken into my high school without any documents from my prior high school — the school counselor just had me tell her what I’d taken. Even though the subject was so simple, taught me the invaluable feeling of being believed right off the bat.
Price: $220
Immersion
Painting
As a transplant from Texas, I found myself having to learn a new landscape and language of Minnesota and its large and small towns. I loved the name Bloomington, and I loved the biggest mall in America.
Price: $220
Bloomington
Painting
Spring has sprung! I first saw snow at 17 and was so surprised it was soft, almost transparent in feeling. Then after a never-ending winter, I experienced the joy of seasons changing in Minnesota!
Price: $220
Sprung
Painting
Growing up in an apartment with a parent greatly struggling with mental illness, “outside” wasn’t a thing. There weren’t relaxing walks, trips to the park. There was a fight for survival, for myself and my parent. Upon coming to Minnesota, I notice every growing green, the shades of the sky and the shape of the clouds. Minnesota has supported my health and it’s nature supports my healing.
Price: $220
Soil and Clouds
Painting
Minnesota has saved my life so many times over, with its generous health care and availability of mental health services. I will always sing Minnesota’s praises. This painting is dedicated to Minnesota and the people who call her home.
Price: $300