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Drew Beson Art opening party was held March 6th, 2008 at The View Restaurant and Bar to benefit the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery.
The crowd was ecstatic to see the art sculptures from wall to wall of the restaurant. A lot of art lovers and supporter were at The View. Most of his art sculptures are wood cut up in pieces making them different sizes and shapes and colors. The pieces are then put together with a canvas, spacing them apart to create one piece having one name. They also consist of mechanical fasteners, glue and acrylic paint.
In the winter of 2003 Drew took a course in New York City studying field of art from advertising, graphic designing, film and television to fine art (paint, sculpture, etc.). He interviewed 25 artists and designers, wrote about them, and visited more then 100 galleries and museums.
Drew’s Senior Art Show at St. Olaf displayed mostly 3D pieces that were dedicated by interplay between subject and the materials. They were mostly art work of his family members. The work characterized either a lifetime, or a specific moment they shared together.
Moving to the present day Drew had created lots of wonderful sculptures, big and small, tall and thin, bright and beautiful vibrant colors. He also gets request from present clients.
20% of proceeds from the art sold at the event will benefit the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery (GMCN). Other items such as the Drew Beson T-shirts and CDs and specialty drinks at the show also benefit for the GMCN.
In spring of 2007 Drew Beson Art organized and painted a 4 wall mirror of Sponge Bob Square Pants and Friends in the children’s nursery room at the Crisis Nursery. The accomplishment was enjoyable by his recent efforts. Drew is very excited to have another great year at GMCN. He hopes to expand his network for greater impact in the future.
JE: How were you inspired to become an Artist?
DB: There’s been a lot of inspiration. A lot of is internal, you feel like you want to create something to express yourself in a certain way. It’s a powerful feeling. As far as people, my parents have been supportive. My Uncle Billy is someone who is combined being artistic and creative with being very successful, he is really helpful and has been an outstanding model. My parents and Uncle Billy are big role models in my life.
JE: Which one of your favorite artist inspired you to become who you are today?
DB: I like a lot of different artists, Pablo Piccaso, Ellsworth Kelly and Jean-Michael Basquait. They are most influence in the art that I’m doing right now. Important to note would be my professors in College at St. Olaf. Irve Dell, Ron Gallas, John Saurer. and Wendall Arneson. Irve, my sculpture professor, was particularly influential and helped to encouraged me to focus on my art.
JE: Which sculpture or painting is your favorite piece at the show?
DB: My favorite piece was “Cut Fasta” The piece that I created live on stage with Mix Master Mike, I really like how I captured a single experience of that night on canvas. I also like “Chloe #1” and “Chloe #2.” As far as being thoughtful or intentional, those are the two pieces that I finished last in the sculpture series I felt were most evolved.
JE: How did you come up with the name of your sculptures?
DB: The titles come from lots of different places. Many are names, one is a quote, some are play on words. Often times I like to have fun with the titles and tinker with irony, other times they are very specific to the original article that the final piece is an abstraction from.
JE: What did you expect of the outcome of the show?
DB: I expected to have a really great party. I wanted to have a forum to show what I’ve been working on this year. Hopefully sell some work, meet some new people and have a great time
JE: What would you say to all your supporters who came out to the show?
DB: I’m really thankful to all of them for their support; they showed a lot of love. I’m also thankful to all the people who invested in my work because that is the ultimate compliment. It is a special feeling, especially to benefit the Greater Minnesota Crisis Nursery. That is an amazing bonus! I am really excited because next month I’ll be able to make a big donation to the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery in Golden Valley. It was really through the support of my family and friends, clients, people from the nursery, and people who love art that we were able to have a great time and do so much good at the same time.
JE: Do a lot of artist paint to the sound of music, is it something you thought of or did you get an idea from the media?
DB: Music and art naturally work together because they are such creative outlets. It is fun to witness when creativity spurs more creativity. Painting on stage has been a fun and exciting way to showcase my talent in a unique way and entertain and create a really great piece with an incredible story. Music is a necessity. If you want to learn more about Drew check out...
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