Sept. 26-Nov. 10, 2025
"Timeless Expressions” brings together two artists whose landscapes invite viewers into realms that captivate, regardless of the times or trends. Enjoy works inspired by the Arboretum and landscapes found further afield.
Cost: Included with general daily admission, which is free for members and ages 15 and younger and $20-$25 for non-members ages 16 and older. Indigenous peoples receive waived general daily admission to the Arboretum when making a reservation by calling 612-301-6775.
Michele Combs, Artist Statement
I’m a contemporary impressionist oil painter. I love color, thick paint and the way light plays on objects. My inspiration comes from nature, awe and sheer curiosity. Being a painter has changed the way I view the world as I strive to capture the beauty around me onto my canvas. Instead of seeing things, I’m drawn to colors and values that create magical scenes. Picking up a paint brush compels me to connect emotionally with a subject. As I am drawn into my subject I fall deeper into the mood and excitement. In every painting, I leave a bit of myself. My visual language is the celebration of what I find beautiful in our world.
Christine Tierney, Artist Statement
Inspired by Vermeer, Sargent, Bouguereau and Cassatt, Christine studied classical painting in the methods of the Old Masters. Active in several arts organizations, she taught drawing and painting for over 20 years and has won many awards. Christine loves painting outdoor colors, soft and soothing, or bold and bright, with long cool shadows cast by a warm, mellow sun, or even the dark and mysterious nocturne. An interior space might provide a glimpse of a lone figure absorbed in thought, caught in soft light. These moments quietly tug at her heart and whisper: "Paint me...!"