Art at the Fair

One of my favorite parts of a fair are the art entries. I love looking at the creative and unique pieces people submit each year. There are always so many inspiring, interesting, and thought-provoking pieces.

Here are some of my favorites from the Minnesota State Fair last weekend. Please keep in mind that I photographed the artwork with my cell phone, so that’s why the pictures are blurry. And the building was really busy, so either out of consideration of other art lovers or an inability to get in front of the piece, everything is shot from a side angle.

Gnarly Tree-Oahu Black & White Print by Lars Michael of Brooklyn Park

As a lover of Ansel Adams, it was no surprise that I was drawn into the moodiness and contrast of this print. I also like that it’s such a sharp contrast with photography and scenery I’d most likely associate with a Hawaiian island.

Abandoned Staircase Digital Photography Printed on Canvas by David A. Parker of Stillwater

I was really surprised that this was a photograph; it looked like a painting. There is an amazing ethereal quality about the work, and I love abandoned buildings.

Steel Ship, Iceland Color Print From 120mm Film by Emilie Hitch of Minneapolis

This photograph had such great color and texture. I would definitely hang it on my wall.

Roadkill Baby Blanket by Pamela Valfer

This is where we get to “thought provoking” on this short tour. I found this fascinating (it even had little beady eyes attached), but I would not put this anywhere in my house.

Have you seen any great artwork at the fair recently?