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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Art Center Hosts Solo Exhibit for Artist Maarja Roth
Edina, Minn., June 6, 2014 – The Margaret Foss Gallery at the Edina Art Center is now hosting a solo
exhibition for local artist Maarja Roth. The “Birds and Winged-Beings” exhibition began Thursday, June 5, and
will run through Thursday, June 19. This collection features drawings, collages and flights of paint.
“[Maarja] is an artist of many spectrums,” said Edina Art Center General Manager Michael Frey. Roth’s talent
and creativity is undeniable as she works in everything from watercolors and drawing to paper-making.
Roth, born in Red Wing and raised in Minnetonka, is a true local and has been pursuing art as a profession
since 1973.
Roth’s works from “Birds and Winged-Beings” feature a close-up view and a distant impression of flying, visual
cords and symphonies of color.
Much of Roth’s teaching and interest has been focused around natural things because of her surroundings. She
teaches a program that combines both environmental aspects with art and has a lot of natural diversity
around her home – “a pond and incredible birds,” added Roth.
“This particular collection was a way for me to work with small things in detail with a flash of color [to
portray] the magic birds have, in their flights, their songs and their color.
“I believe art is a universal language which brings beauty, humor, empathy, compassion and understanding to
our problem solving.”
“This collection is really of the essence,” said Frey. Her depiction of nature highlights the natural beauty that is
emerging as the days get warmer.
“The goodness we learn and share close to home at community art centers is empowering and far-reaching.
Such centers provide a familiar place for anyone and everyone to view, create, support, challenge and become
involved in art in all forms. Local, easily-accessed centers encourage an artful life,” Roth noted.
The Foss Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday. For more information, contact the Edina Art Center at 952-903-5780 or visit
www.EdinaArtCenter.com.
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