Behind the (animal) mask: Liz Sexton elevates papier-mâché to high art

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May 5, 2023
Tom Crann - Host, Alex Cipolle - Reporter, Liz Sexton - Interviewee and Profiled Subject, Ben Toht - Interviewee, Dave Casey - Speaker, Jon Swanson - Speaker
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MPR’s Alex V. Cipolle profiles St. Paul artist Liz Sexton, who is elevating Papier-mâché to high art. Sexton creates lifelike papier-mâché animal masks and sculptures for her solo exhibition "Liz Sexton: Out of Water" at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, highlighting environmental issues through her unique art form.

Awarded:

2024 MNSPJ Page One Award, first place in Coverage - Arts & Entertainment Reporting (big) category [one of three Cipolle reports receiving this honor]

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