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Joseph Nease Gallery

Contemporary Art Gallery (painting, new media, sculpture, etc.) (restart of Joseph Nease Gallery V

(restart of Joseph Nease Gallery V 2.0 (1998 - 03 in KCMO) opened 2017 in Duluth, MN.

08/22/2025

It's official - our Duluth gallery has closed and we open again in Leawood, KS this fall as a private dealer.

Image is the Kansas City, MO skyline, our neighbor just to the east of Leawood.

12/28/2024

Last Day: James Brinsfield’s Final Works
Today is your last chance to experience the extraordinary artistry of James Brinsfield. This poignant exhibition closes today, December 28th, offering a final opportunity to reflect on the brilliance of Brinsfield’s work.

Created in the last months of his life, these works embody his lifelong dedication to abstraction, form, and creative exploration. Modest in scale yet monumental in impact, each piece invites viewers to engage with the depth and emotion of his artistic journey.

📣 Gallery Open by Appointment Only
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor Brinsfield’s legacy and celebrate the work of a truly remarkable artist.

📍 Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN
📞 Contact: 218-481-7750

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the life and work of James Brinsfield. 🎨✨

12/27/2024

Two Days Left: James Brinsfield’s Final Works
As the year comes to a close, so does our extraordinary exhibition of James Brinsfield.

Completed during the last months of his life, these works reflect Brinsfield’s profound dedication to form, abstraction, and artistic inquiry. Small in scale yet monumental in their emotional and visual impact, each piece invites contemplation and celebrates the legacy of an artist who reshaped how we see and experience painting.

📣 Gallery Open by Appointment Only
The exhibition closes tomorrow, December 28th—don’t miss your final chance to honor Brinsfield’s remarkable career.

📍 Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN
📞 Contact: 218-481-7750

Celebrate the life and work of a master artist before this special exhibit ends. 🎨✨

12/26/2024

We hope you had an exceptional Christmas Eve and Day, filled with joy and connection. As the holiday season winds down, we invite you to experience the profound artistry of James Brinsfield. This extraordinary exhibition, closing this Saturday, December 28th, offers an intimate look at Brinsfield’s final creations.

These works, completed during the last months of his life, are a testament to his lifelong dedication to abstraction and artistic exploration. Small in scale yet monumental in impact, each piece captures the essence of Brinsfield’s creative vision and the thoughtful inquiry that defined his career.

📣 Gallery Open by Appointment Only
Don’t miss this final opportunity to honor Brinsfield’s remarkable legacy before the exhibit closes.

📍 Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN
📞 Contact: 218-481-7750

End the year with reflection, inspiration, and an extraordinary celebration of art. 🎨✨

12/19/2024

Sweetness Subverted: Jonathan Thunder’s Wrong Side of the Tracks
As the holidays approach, Jonathan Thunder’s "Wrong Side of the Tracks" offers a provocative lens to reflect on identity, morality, and cultural shifts. This acrylic on canvas from his Liminal Vignette exhibit juxtaposes nostalgic whimsy with sharp societal critique, using surreal characters to convey a world off-kilter.

At first glance, the painting’s bright colors and playful imagery suggest innocence, but closer inspection reveals darker undertones. Tweety Birds, traditionally symbols of innocence, now feature exaggerated breasts, subverting their iconic innocence with unsettling sexuality. Honey Bears, with their characteristic bottle spouts atop their heads, march forward in anthropomorphic form, their whimsical appearance clashing with notions of sweetness and consumerism.

Meanwhile, Jiminy Crickets—longstanding symbols of conscience—appear imprisoned in train cars, dressed in jail stripes. This stark imagery critiques the decline of moral integrity, suggesting that society’s collective conscience has been marginalized or restrained. Anchoring the scene are space helmets with antlers, hybrid objects that bridge the gap between primal nature and futuristic aspirations, underscoring the fractured balance between tradition and progress.

Framed through the train cars, a serene moonlit landscape offers a glimmer of hope or reflection, contrasting with the chaos and critique in the foreground. Thunder’s work masterfully uses surrealism to weave themes of identity, morality, and cultural transformation, leaving room for interpretation while prompting deep introspection.

📣 Open by Appointment Only
Visit the gallery to experience James Brinsfield’s final series of paintings, where the intimate scale and contemplative depth of his work provide a poignant tribute to a life dedicated to artistic exploration.

📍 Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN
📞 Contact: 218-481-7750

Discover art that challenges and inspires as we close out the year. 🎨

12/14/2024

James Brinsfield: A Monumental Legacy

Our current exhibition celebrates the final series of small paintings by James Brinsfield, a remarkable artist whose work continues to resonate deeply. These oil paint and marker on paper pieces, though modest in scale, exude the monumental presence and depth characteristic of Brinsfield’s large-format canvases. Each work stands as a resolved, independent investigation—beautifully capturing Brinsfield's restless creativity and intellectual rigor.

Tragically, Brinsfield passed away in September 2024, leaving behind a legacy that enriches the art world and those who had the privilege to know him.

This exhibition invites you to experience the vibrancy of Jim’s artistic mind, preserved in these extraordinary works. The gallery is open by appointment only. To visit, please contact us at 📞 218-722-2919 or 📧 [email protected]. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the concluding chapter of Brinsfield's storied career.

12/10/2024

Frame by Frame: An Exploration of Space and Perception

Today, we revisit Frame Sequence: Table Model #3 by James Woodfill, a piece from his acclaimed CODE PRACTICE series. This mixed-media work challenges the boundaries of how we experience art, delving into the interplay between objects, systems, and our own kinetic perceptions.

Originally displayed in 2020, this piece reflects Woodfill's exploration of how our movement through space informs our reality.

In a gallery brimming with artistic innovation, we are also honored to present the final series of paintings by James Brinsfield, completed during the last months of his life in spring 2024. These works, intimate in scale yet monumental in depth, are a stirring culmination of his artistic journey. Created as he battled cancer, they represent his indomitable spirit and relentless pursuit of meaning through art. Each painting offers a glimpse into Brinsfield’s creative resolve, capturing moments of profound investigation and introspection.

The gallery is open by appointment only. To schedule your visit, contact us at 📞 218-722-2919 or 📧 [email protected].

12/09/2024

Between Lines and Layers: James Brinsfield’s Subtle Canvas

From a past group exhibition, this intimate piece reflects Brinsfield’s mastery of balance—where gesture and structure coexist seamlessly. The delicate interplay of oil and pencil invites the viewer into a quiet moment of abstraction, offering a glimpse into the thought process behind his larger works. Though not part of our current exhibit, this untitled work resonates deeply with the spirit of exploration present in the final series now on display.

📣 Open by appointment only.
Experience Brinsfield’s final works—intimate and powerful reflections of a celebrated career—on view now.

📍 Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN
📞 Contact: 218-481-7750

12/07/2024

James Brinsfield: A Life in Color and Form

Today, we feature another brilliant piece by James Brinsfield, created with oil paint and marker on Bristol board. Brinsfield’s mastery of color and abstraction shines through in these intimate works, each capturing a unique moment of exploration and resolve. These smaller-scale paintings are among his final creations, embodying his deep commitment to thoughtful inquiry and artistic integrity.

📣 The gallery is open by appointment only.
Experience these deeply moving works in person and reflect on Brinsfield’s remarkable legacy.

📍 Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN
📞 Contact: 218-481-7750

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