Work From Local Artist Shines at Richfield Intersection

Have you seen Richfield's newest public art project at the corner of Lyndale and 65th Street?

Artwork submitted by Richfield artist Kimberley Tornoe was chosen to be used as a wrap for two of the city's utility boxes.

Tornoe told Patch about her inspiration for the art piece.

"Two different paintings were chosen to wrap the utility boxes for this project. The sun, flowers and street scene on the big box is called 'In the City,' and the smaller box wrapped with the bird is called 'Nature,'" Tornoe said.

Tornoe also spoke about her artistic style in general.

"My art is often a reflection of my feelings, so I’m always doing quick sketches to capture the moment. If I don’t have a sketchbook in front of me, art can end up on anything, like coffee sleeves, receipts and paper bags so I have to be careful with my recycling."

"All of my sketches have the potential to be used as the basis for a painting and are very helpful references when working from imagination," she added.

"As an artist you are always a student, but I found my place in the art world by creating in a way that I truly love. I have a degree in computer graphics and any number of art classes but training in Classical Realism is what really led me to feel confident in bringing my inner visions to life in many different mediums by combining the strict requirements of Classical Realism with the free flow of imagination."

Tornoe's two art pieces can be viewed anytime at the intersection of Lyndale and 65th Street in Richfield. City officials say they're looking forward to wrapping more boxes with art in the coming years.

Image via City of Richfield.