“The Tsar’s Wife on Horseback” by Mimi Sturman

LYNN HANSON GALLERY is delighted to exhibit fiber artist and storyteller Mimi Sturman’s newest creation: The Tsar’s Wife on Horseback.  As explained in Mimi’s story, after their deaths, Tsarina Alexandria and Rasputin return to the palace as shades in the night.  Rasputin’s presence appears as a large rabbit, while the Tsarina, an aromatic corpse surrounded by flies, is mounted on a galloping steed.  The duo returns triumphantly to languish in sybaritic style.

With pieces as tall as 8 feet, the installation fills the gallery, and continues to be available for viewing from May’s First Thursday Art walk (May  5) to May 28.  Gallery is open 11 AM to 4 PM, Fridays and Saturdays  and for 1st Thursday 5 to 8 pm.

This installation was funded by a grant from 4Culture.

In addition to this exciting exhibit, and located in the same part of the TK building, the gallery’s NEW Design Studio will also be offering a look at some of our other artist’s pieces.  LYNN HANSON GALLERY is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Pioneer Square – a welcoming space full of approachable art.