I’ve been a fan of Valerie Mann’s work for years. She is a master at re-imagining the formal potential of discarded and un-loved materials , transforming them into new and emotionally resonant objects and images. I wrote about her recent exhibition “Good Grief” at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center for Detroit Art Review. You can read my thoughts on her work here . That show closed on June 1st but now you have a chance to see it re-installed at 22 North Gallery in Ypsilanti . 22 North routinely showcases outstanding art by artists working in Southeast Michigan, but their hours are variable, so call before you go!