Wojahn debuts new series at 801 Gallery

801 Washington Lofts Saturday, February 22nd, from 6pm to 9pm.

  Alla Nazimova, Silver Nitrate Series, 18x24", 2014 Price $450.00

Mark Wojahn presents 9 new photo paintings that explore portraits and film stills from the silent film era.The title of the work, ‘Silver Nitrate’ refers to the fragile film stock that was used in silent films. The film itself was very flammable and decayed after a short time.The antique process Wojahn uses in the paint finishes is a nod or compliment if you will,to the natural decay of the film but also how many of these gods of their time have now faded into obscurity.  801 Washington Lofts presents art openings three times a year in their Art at 801 Gallery.The three-story atrium and public space at 801 Washington Avenue North in The North Loop Neighborhood is a gallery to local and national artists. Join us for bites, beverages, wine from North Loop Wine & Spirits, Music by   DJ Ryan Simatic  & an evening of art by these fine artists: For future shows at Art at 801 Gallery please sign up at:http://www.801washingtonlofts.org/art-at-801

Cine-A-Whirl

Mark Wojahn will host a resptrospective screening of his film work at the 2014 Art-A-Whirl. In addition to his films,  there will be a special short film showcase with films by Michael Thomsen, "Cento", and Michael Rivard, "Scott Seekins" on Friday night at 8pm. The directors will be present and local art star Scott Seekins will be in attendence. Saturday's premium event will be a Casket Cinema premiere of "Tattoo Nation" by Eric Schwartz on Saturday at 8pm. Local tattooists will be in house for a special Q&A afterwards. 

This event has been highlighted in the online magazine 

 go to this link to see the write up. 

The address is 681 17th Ave NE#145 Mpls,MN

To RSVP please go to this Facebook event link. 

Wojahn's New Film to Premiere at MSPIFF 2014

Mark Wojahn's new film, "Liz Miller", will have its premiere at the MSPIFF on April 14th, 7pm at St. Anthony Main.  It is included in SHORTS 8: The Artist Within. This is a prestigiously juried program by legendary Minnesota producer and director Craig Rice.  Liz Miller will play for a second show on April 19th at 4pm as one of films in SHORTS 11: Forecast Public Art/IFP in the Best Buy theatre in Northrop Auditorium. 

(photo by Mark Wojahn)

Liz Miller is documentary short of 6 minutes in length and follows the award winning MN installation artist as she builds her first piece of public art for Art prize Grand Rapids. In a quest to not repeat himself, the filmmaker, Wojahn decided make this a silent film. He focused the camera on the artist working in her studio. He transformed her words into text and graphics in the frame. The result is a beautiful, poetic and contemplative film. A film Wojahn hopes you can bask in the simple pleasure of watching an artist work. The film soundtrack presents a new score by MN composer Richard Werbowenko and a wonderful edit by Corey Bauer & Channel Z.  

What: new documentary premiere of Liz Miller by the Mark Wojahn. 

Where: the Mpls/St. Paul Intl. Film Fest at St. Anthony Main and at the Best Buy theatre in Northrop Auditorium.

When: April 14th, 7pm at St. Anthony Main, April 19th, 4pm at the Best Buy Theatre at Northrop Auditorium.

Cost: $12, $10 members. Tickets available at the Box Office or online, http://mspfilm.org/films-and-events/liz-miller/?f=233 

James Bakkom receives USITT award

On March 26th 2014, Production Designer James Bakkom received the highest award from the United States Institute of Theater Technology.

 (photo by Mark Wojahn)

The award capped the career of the Production Designer best known to Minnesotans for his work in the award winning film Sweet Land.  Bakkom is also legendary to theatre technicians for his work as a propmaster with Tyrone Guthrie in the 1960-70s. Recently, Jim was seen by many Minnesotans on public television in 2013 when Wojahn's 2012 documentary, "Getting Lost in My Own Art: The Creative World of James Bakkom", was broadcast eight times on Tpt. The USITT annual convention was held in Fort Worth, TX. Bakkom was given the award at the opening ceremony. He presented example of some of his greatest stagecraft in a show on the convention floor. He was surrounded by colleagues, friends and family. 

Butter City interviews Wojahn

The TPT-MN indie film show Butter City featured Mark Wojahn in their latest episode. Host Joanna Kohler interviewed Mark about his history in Film and TV. You can watch the full episode at www.buttercity.com or on youtube.