Political, social, conceptual -- real and imagined artworks by Norm Magnusson
"Very few artists have so consistently looked at the society around them (and the government around that society) with as insightful and creative an eye as Norm Magnusson. After four decades of looking forward to each new series, it's become clear that his painting, sculpture and conceptual work will continue to resonate and get sharper, smarter, and more inspirational." - Harley Spiller, Ken Dewey Director, Franklin Furnace * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Throw Rug" , 2024. 39" diameter. U.S. dollar bills woven and coiled. To be displayed on the floor. Detail shots below: "Slider" Planned piece 2024. A kid's slider puzzle highlighting economic/political distraction/misdirection. "Redistribution" , Planned 'historical' marker sculpture on the same topic. (Click here to see more of this series.) "The Feeling that Capitalism is Perversely Indomitable" , 2002. 12 x 17 x 19