Owatonna People's Press published news about Michael Sweere's artwork being selected for the Vikings Stadium

Michael Sweere's mosaics selected for Vikings Stadium

Not only will the new Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium be outfitted with glass from Owatonna’s Viracon, but inside it will feature the artwork of Owatonna native Michael Sweere in a gallery to greet fans on their way to the game.
At the beginning of October, the Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) announced the names of 34 Minnesota artists commissioned to create a collection of 500 works specific for the stadium. The website for the U.S. Bank Stadium says Sweere and the others were selected from more than 1,000 submissions to showcase the state’s sports teams and regional history.

Click here to read Owatonna People's Press reporter Kim Hyatt's entire story.

Ladybug, Tree Frog and Hummingbird mosaic triptych

Just installed within the Kiran Stordalen and Horst Rechelbacher Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrated Medicine Clinic, Minneapolis Children's Hospital - Minneapolis, MN
28"h x 84"w x 2"d (three panels)

Ladybug, Tree Frog and Hummingbird mosaic triptych

Lake Life tin collage completed for Meadowbrook Clinic

Just completed and installed Lake Life tin collage for Meadowbrook Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. Nicely compliments the Lake Minnetonka from Excelsior Park tin collage that was completed for Meadowbook Clinic a few years back. 

Lake Life

Lake Minnetonka from Excelsior Park

Rushing Water tin collage

Installed the Rushing Water tin collage for a private client today. Just in time for the fishing opener! 

Rushing Water

MN Original | Mosaic artist Michael Sweere

A former art director, Michael Sweere created his first mosaics out of discarded product packaging from his various advertising accounts. After learning the basics of the medium, he started incorporating more traditional mosaic materials like tile and tin.

Sweere scours thrift stores and rummage sales to find materials for his work, which includes imagery of nature, animals and landscapes.

Mike's feature segment on MN Original #609: Michael Sweere

Full MN Original episode #609: Michael Sweere + Jayanthi Kyle + Coffee Art + GTCYS

Michael Sweere on MN Original #609

Michael Sweere on MN Original #609

Luna Danza mosaic

Completed the Luna Danza backsplash mosaic for a private home just this week. Vibrant color palette and subject matter was great to work with. Will be installed at client's home in the coming weeks. 

Luna Danza

MN Original | The Gallery at Children’s Hospital

Art plays a crucial role in the healing process for patients and families at the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Whether it’s the one-on-one art therapy or the infusion of kid-friendly art installations throughout the buildings, art helps to make the hospital more familiar and friendly for all who walk through the doors. Through its Arts & Healing program, Children’s Hospital will end up with more than 700 pieces of commissioned art.

Click here for MN Original episode : The Gallery at Children's Hospital

Majestic Lake

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