Trunk Show with Devin Johnson – Makeshift Accessories
Friday, April 13; noon – 6 PM
Saturday, April 14; 10 AM – 6 PM
The Grand Hand welcomes Minneapolis artist Devin Johnson and his clever line of rings, cuffs, money clips, belts and accessories, crafted in Minneapolis from repurposed metals. Responding to the patina, character and typography of found materials, Devin uses license plates, street signs, machine plates and antique harness leather to create unique and affordable goods.
About Devin Johnson: We love that this artist and jewelry maker crafts pieces for men as well as women, making use of repurposed materials in the process. Devin makes bracelets, rings, belts and notebooks from license plates, street signs, machine plates and antique harness leather. The artist states: “I strive to tell a story about humanity with every piece I create and feel any artistic endeavor should be environmentally friendly and sustainable. I accomplish all of this by using a variety of recycled, salvaged, antique and found materials from all corners of my life. To me, each material is a unique artifact, and I choose those that are beautiful not only for their colors and textures, but also for their historical and technological significance. I bring these characteristics to the surface, and release the energy of each artifact’s past life as I re-work it into a finished piece.”
Grand Hand Gallery
619 Grand Avenue (at the corner of Grand & Dale Street)
St. Paul, MN 55102
Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Friday 10-7
Saturday 10-6
Sunday noon-5
Closed Monday
