Phil Hansen: Embrace the shake

Hansen challenged himself to create art using unconventional materials (dandelion puffs, matches, live worms, hamburger grease) and canvases (a stack of Starbucks cups, his torso, bananas). The resulting time-lapse videos of his creative processes are his meta-art, showing that art is action, not just results. 

Through an integrated view of what sparks creativity, Hansen has devoted himself to teaching others the approaches to creativity that have changed both his outlook and his artistic endeavors. 

Hansen has just started a new project via Kickstarter, inviting people to share their stories of overcoming limitations with him. 

Anyone who calls him at  651-321-4996  and tells him their story will become a part of the work, the creation of which is watchable on a live feed.

St. James Cavalier Center for Creativity

Housed in a 16th Century fort, the centre is home to a small theatre-in-the-round, an art house, cinema, a chamber music room and gallerias.

A labyrinth of art gallerias and multimedia installations stretching into the ancient walls and towers of the fort, carefully placed in a unique architecture.

The centre has welcomed both local and foreign artists, writers, singers and actors, dancers, musicians as well as thinkers, scientists and other creators.Few examples of the original interior design are shown below.

 The Entrance

 

 Modern Art Wing

 

The Observatory