Sorry, you need Javascript on to email me. · 651.353.4275 Gary Wolfe is a hybrid, painter-sculptor living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received his BFA in painting from the University of Minnesota in 2002. Soon after graduating he moved across seas, taught English in Japan part-time, explored traditional and contemporary Japanese art and established Saruana (“Monkey-hole”) Studios to promote other international and local emerging artists in Japan’s southern Kyushu prefecture. Since returning to Minnesota, he has been a volunteer at the Soap Factory, a contemporary and experimental gallery for the past three years. He helped co-curate “minimal-manimal” there last fall during the volunteer biennale and exhibited the largest mural collaboration to date. “I not only like to be referred to as a hybrid artist, but I enjoy collaborating with other artists across various media, on many levels and being part of the circle.” Working in metal through the mantra, SCRAPINGBY and the Japanese artistic notion of finding beauty in the natural cycles of growth and decay are at the center of his creative process. “The imperfections of steel as it oxidizes and the idea that beauty is fleeting are where I find balance, tranquility, peace and harmony of my surroundings.” Gary WolfeTumblr (3.0; @garywolfe)http://www.scrapingby.com/Chance/Design @ the BLUE apartments (something new)<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn8fwaLVI1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><i><b>Chance/Design </b></i>@ the BLUE apartments</p> <p>(something new)</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256357225http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256357225Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:33:00 -0600One for the MAG MACHINE (something new)<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn8cm7GjB1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><i><b>One for the MAG MACHINE</b></i></p> <p>(something new)</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256354716http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256354716Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:31:00 -0600Minneapolis Cityscraper (something new)<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn89xtsxJ1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><i><b>Minneapolis Cityscraper</b></i></p> <p>(something new)</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256352733http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256352733Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:29:00 -0600Pudong, Shanghai (representational work)<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn86hZwvc1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><i><b>Pudong, Shanghai</b></i></p> <p>(representational work)</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256350422http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256350422Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:27:00 -0600Fu Dogs, Forbidden City (representational work)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn83angXA1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><i><b>Fu Dogs, Forbidden City</b></i></p> <p>(representational work)</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256348167http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256348167Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:00 -0600The first Satelles series (representational work)<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn7wtk1Dy1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn7wtk1Dy1qzpdv1o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn7wtk1Dy1qzpdv1o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktn7wtk1Dy1qzpdv1o6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The first <i><b>Satelles</b></i> series</p> <p>(representational work)</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256343962http://www.scrapingby.com/post/256343962Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:00 -0600Scrapingby is getting a studio makeover and we’re aiming...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp7obv0h1r1qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp7obv0h1r1qzpdv1o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp7obv0h1r1qzpdv1o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp7obv0h1r1qzpdv1o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Scrapingby</b> is getting a studio makeover and we’re aiming to launch the new website this fall.  The studio is open by appointment only.  Please email me to set up your studio visit at: gary@scrapingby.com.</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/175766136http://www.scrapingby.com/post/175766136Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:40:00 -0500Stars and Fireflies This piece is the first one of a new series...<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp7n9t9nt61qzpdv1o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp7n9t9nt61qzpdv1o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Stars and Fireflies </b></p> <p>This piece is the first one of a new series i’m working on.  In daylight it reads as a mixed media painting.  In darkness, back lighting allows it to be switched on to reveal another dimension.</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/175750433http://www.scrapingby.com/post/175750433Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:17:00 -0500Spring Saint Paul Art Crawl April 24th -26th Friday evening:...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYl2l3wu7Eox7Jd91o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Spring<b> Saint Paul Art Crawl</b></p> <p><b>April 24th -26th</b></p> <p>Friday evening: 6-10pm.  Saturday afternoon: noon - 8pm. Sunday: noon - 5pm.</p> <p><a href="http://www.stpaulartcrawl.org" target="_blank">www.stpaulartcrawl.org</a></p> <p><b>*Thursday April 23 Special Opening Preview Party @ Carleton Artists Lofts—2285 University Ave. W. #251, Saint Paul, MN 55114</b></p> <p><b>I will be exhibiting along with collaborator, Shawn Dalsen.  details to come…. </b></p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/86544305http://www.scrapingby.com/post/86544305Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:20:00 -0500The Sinking Sun @ Blue Apartments <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYl2kefr2AI46b7zpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>The Sinking Sun</i></b></p> <p><b><i> </i>@ Blue Apartments</b></p> <p><b><br/></b></p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/86541187http://www.scrapingby.com/post/86541187Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0500Grow Decay Gary Wolfe and Shawn Dalsen Mixed media on...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYgfc8lmnplHyC3mxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Grow Decay</i></b></p> <p><i> </i>Gary Wolfe and Shawn Dalsen</p> <p>Mixed media on steel</p> <p>8’ x 16’</p> <p>2008</p> <p><b>click here to see the interview @ the soap factory:</b></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alH_hVvlazc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alH_hVvlazc</a></p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/60197253http://www.scrapingby.com/post/60197253Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:14:00 -0600MINIMAL/MANIMAL Volunteer Exhibition closing party...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYex00miwVLiGEux0o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>MINIMAL/MANIMAL </b>Volunteer Exhibition closing party tonite!—Saturday 11/29 @ The Soap Factory with select live performances and local bands Alpha Centauri, Tender Meat and Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles.  7-11pm. free.</p> <p>Curated by Ben Garthus, Kristina Fong, Gabe Strader-Brown and Gary Wolfe.</p> <p>518 2nd St. SE Minneapolis</p> <p><a href="http://www.soapfactory.org" target="_blank">www.soapfactory.org</a></p> <p>612 623-9176</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/54009763http://www.scrapingby.com/post/54009763Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:32:00 -0500Show Opening Friday Sept 19 @ Frank Stone Gallery Opening...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYewbm85xvLx7V4FQo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Show Opening Friday Sept 19 @ Frank Stone Gallery</p> <p>Opening Artist’s Reception from 5 - 9pm with musical guest Chris Thomson at 8pm.</p> <p>1224 2nd Street N.E.<br/>Minneapolis, MN 55413</p> <p><a href="http://www.frankstonegallery.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.frankstonegallery.com" target="_blank">www.frankstonegallery.com</a></a></p> <p>Chris Thomson</p> <p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/cteaser" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/cteaser" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/cteaser</a></a></p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/53931354http://www.scrapingby.com/post/53931354Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:09:00 -0500Apogee Hammered/Painted Steel 48” x 96”<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYda7dnu9Uh099JL5_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Apogee</i></b></p> <p>Hammered/Painted Steel</p> <p>48” x 96”</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/48073516http://www.scrapingby.com/post/48073516Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0500Syzygy Hammered/Painted Steel 48” x 96”<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYda795nktQd1PRz5_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Syzygy</i></b></p> <p>Hammered/Painted Steel</p> <p>48” x 96”</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/48073357http://www.scrapingby.com/post/48073357Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:56:00 -0500Opposite the Sun Hammered/Painted Steel68” x 24”<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYd1ogwx7H7942zpg_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Opposite the Sun</i></b></p> <p>Hammered/Painted Steel<br/>68” x 24”</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234819http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234819Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:14:00 -0500Tsunami Hammered/Painted Steel28” x 40.5”<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYd1og1n9QaYD95nl_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Tsunami</i></b></p> <p>Hammered/Painted Steel<br/>28” x 40.5”</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234755http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234755Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:48:00 -0500Orbital Resonance #3 Hammered/Painted Steel12” x 24”<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYd1odrae8EmIj2D1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Orbital Resonance #3</i></b></p> <p>Hammered/Painted Steel<br/>12” x 24”</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234622http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234622Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:46:00 -0500Attack, Decay, Release and Sustain Hammered/Painted...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYd1oaqqsE3NRWgZy_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Attack, Decay, Release and Sustain</i></b></p> <p>Hammered/Painted Steel<br/>38” x 36”</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234447http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234447Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:44:00 -0500Graffiti/Sgraffito A collaborative work by Gary Wolfe and Shawn...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/lzd9WNbIYd1ohtu1T657Pk8k_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b><i>Graffiti/Sgraffito</i></b></p> <p>A collaborative work by Gary Wolfe and Shawn Dalsen</p>http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234862http://www.scrapingby.com/post/47234862Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:35:00 -0500