TWO at XYandZ Gallery: Tonja Torgerson artist selections: Jennifer Davis + Ellen Mueller

We have to admit we were thrilled to learn that former XYandZ exhibiting artist, Tonja Torgerson chose Jennifer Davis as an “established artist” for TWO. Jennifer is not only admirable for her signature style of painting, but the example she provides as an artist who effectively self-promotes, collaborates and continually maintains professionalism. Her recent 4 day pop-up gallery, Delightful 3,  in St. Paul with local artist Amy Rice, is just one example of how awesome she is, not only because she consistently produces amazing work… but she gets it seen, shared and sold.

Tonja told us,  “ I chose Jennifer because I have been aware of her work since the first time we were shown together over 5 years ago. I have loved watching her work take off and find her a good model of how it is possible to be a successful working artist.”

Tonja, who originally showed her work at XYandZ in January 2010, has had quite a few of her own successes. She recently beat tough competition, proving her printmaking finesse in two major juried print exhibits. Her work is included in the Atlanta Print Biennial International, at Barbara Archer Gallery in Atlanta, chosen out of over 750 applicants from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan. Her work was also chosen out of over 300 applicants to be shown in Print U.S.A. 2011 at the Springfield Art Museum.

Tonja included Ellen Mueller as her “emerging artist” pick. Explaining why she selected Ellen, Tonja shared, “She has been an amazing colleague, and is a true friend. While her mediums are quite different than mine, we both think about control and anxiety a lot in our work.  Her move into performance and video work is incredible and I think more people should be paying attention to what she is making.” 

TWO Black Friday Sale: Nov. 25th 9a-6p

Opening Reception: Dec. 2nd 7p-10p

Image credits: www.jenniferdavisart.com

-Tricia Khutoretsky