Minnesota; An Array of Icons

MSP Terminal 1, Gate C6 Display Case
April 2021 - April 2022

What is the one true Minnesota icon?

Minnesota; An Array of Icons asks the viewer: "What person, place, or thing most reminds you of Minnesota?" Results of an online survey, distributed by artist Harper Steinbach from September 2020 to January 2021, were used to create a visual representation of responses that were received. The size of each figure in this exhibit represents the popularity of participant responses. Steinbach attempted to create a dialogue about the difference in experiences that have surrounded a specific place. This visual data encourages the audience to reflect on how we interpret information and other's experiences based on an open-ended question.

Harper Steinbach is an emerging public artist who explores memory, analyzes shared space, and plays with the concept of size. She strives to work alongside the public to document their own experiences in public and shared spaces.