Tag Archive: Dora Jung

September 14, 2017

Photos: Closing reception for Dora Jung’s “Painter in Linen”

On Thursday night, the Finlandia community was introduced to the late Finnish artist Dora Jung by collector Tuomas Sopanen. Sopanen gave a spirited look through Jung’s entire career, from her innovation, to her work through world conflict and eventually into modern minimilsm. The exhibit, titled “Painter in Linen” featured more than 60 textiles and was up from July 27 through Thursday’s closing reception. Enjoy the photos from the event, and notes from Sopanen’s final slide.

Six reasons to admire Dora Jung Beauty [...]

September 12, 2017

Dora Jung closing reception and lecture is Thursday

Finlandia University Gallery, in collaboration with Common Strands International Fiber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota, is presenting Painter in Linen featuring the work of one of the most consequential textile designers in Finland, Dora Jung (1906-1980). A closing reception for the public will take place at the gallery on Thursday, September 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a guest lecture by Tuomas Sopanen beginning at 7:15 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

This exhibit [...]

July 23, 2017

Work of Dora Jung coming to Finlandia University Gallery

Dora Jung: Painter in Linen Finnish Designer (1906-1980) Weavings from the collection of Tuomas Sopanen Exhibit Dates: July 27 – September 14, 2017 Please join us for a closing reception: Thursday, September 14, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Guest Lecture by Tuomas Sopanen beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Finlandia University Gallery in collaboration with Common Strands International Fiber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota will present Painter in Linen featuring the work of one of the most consequential textile designers in Finland, [...]