Moorhead, Minn., Dec. 27, 2011 – The Nordic Arts Alliance presents Ordinary Vikings, a collection of 30 “bog stav” sculptures hanging as mobiles. Swedish-American artist Jill Marie Johnson creates sculptures based on the Nordic cultural stories from the Bronze, Iron, and Viking age. Each sculpture features a beeswax casting of the face with a Swedish Minnesotan joined to a tree body. The project explores how each person’s real-life story parallels a Nordic cultural story. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 18th, 2012.
On Wednesday, December 28, 1 and 3 p.m., at the Hjemkomst Center, artist Jill Johnson will do face casting demonstrations; including wax mask moldings.
In addition, a Saga Workshop and Reading is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, 2 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center museum. Hear original Viking sagas from the Icelandic ages. Guests will learn to write their own saga using experiences from their own life and will share their sagas together. You do NOT need to be a writer to have fun at this event. The event is open to all ages, including kids.
For more information, please call 218-299-5511, or visit us online at www.hcscconline.org or www.facebook.com/hcscc. The Hjemkomst Center is located at 202 First Avenue North in Moorhead, Minn.
