Denise Levy | Rural Routes Opens March 3

As an artist, Denise Levy is shaped by the Midwestern landscape and stories from her youth growing up in the rural Midwest. Ming Toy Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition of her work this March.

The opening reception for Levy's "Rural Routes: Paths, Roads & Highways Traveled" is March 3 from 6:00 to 9:00pm in conjunction with Benson First Friday.

Most of Levy's landscape paintings are created from photos she takes. Below is the artist in her own words:

"I'm self-taught but not. I love color. I never thought my work had any deep meaning, and I wasn't out to make any political statements. I just wanted to paint pretty paintings. But now I know my work can be both. My landscapes have a lot of meaning, both personal and political. Hopefully, I can add to the conversation on how we treat the land and what we can do better - while sharing childhood memories along the way."

"Rural Routes: Paths, Roads & Highways Traveled" will be on display through March 25 at Ming Toy Gallery at 6066 Maple Street in downtown Benson. Winter gallery hours are Wednesday and Friday from noon to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm and by appointment (call or text 402.681.1901 to schedule a time).