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Nature photographer Nicole Zempel has gone back several times already to the “8 Chapters” exhibition at the 

in her hometown of Granite Falls, Minn. The show is a collaborative exhibition between artist-blacksmith 

 of the Upper Sioux Community and Granite Falls City Artist in Residence 

Through sculptural pieces forged by Cavender-Wilson and found items like bone and seed from Prados, the two artists explore eight chapters in history, looking at the relationship among humans and between humans and nature in the Minnesota River Valley. 

“I like to call this exhibit a beautiful gut punch,” says Zempel. Beautiful, because of the way these pieces work together, but difficult, as they reveal broken relationships with each other and with nature. Zempel calls the exhibition a space to spark good conversation. The show runs through Sept. 18.

Zempel’s work was featured on Art Hounds 

, a four-piece rock band in which all members sing. This summer, they released an LP called “Jung Yeller’s Bitchin’ Rager,” that Kimbllin calls “a party front-to-back.” 

“Every song is very energetic ... there's no pause, nothing slows down. You can play it from start to finish, and have a great time.” 

Kimbllin particularly likes how the band meshes different styles, from doo-wop to R&B, with a dose of heavy metal and emo, so that listeners never know just what they’ll hear next. 

Actor Robb Krueger recommends the vividly colored artwork of fellow Mankato-turned-northeast Minneapolis artist Taylor Evan. Krueger appreciates the bold color palette in Evan’s abstract paintings. 

“His artwork jumps out and grabs your attention when you see it, whether it's abstract or a concrete design,” says Krueger. 

Evan began working in ceramics before shifting into abstract oil painting, and his most recent work combines oils with screen printing. “I can’t wait to see where he goes next,” Krueger said. 

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“8 Chapters” in Granite Falls explores the relationships between humans and land through blacksmithing and found natural objects; Minneapolis rock band Jung Yeller’s LP is “a party from front to back,” and Taylor Evan’s abstract paintings grab your attention with their bold colors.

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