Chasing Arnold Flaten

  Ojibwe Prayer 2022 Oiled white birch, 36"x36"x2" in the collection of S. Gens, Hudson WI An Ojibwe prayer, used by Minnesota author William Kent Krueger in his writings.  The decision was made to use the phonetic spelling for the final benediction at the bottom right of the panel. The three icons represent the eagle feather, the spruce tree and the two acorns

  Lord, You Have Called Your Servants (3rd Ed.) 2018 Oiled white birch, 50"x36"x2" Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Minneapolis MN Originally this edition was done for the National Lutheran Choir, and was displayed at various concert venues.  As a consequence of the 2021-2022 pandemic years, the panel didn't move much, since 'in-person' concerts by the choir were suspended.  As a result, this version of 'Servants' was placed in its permanent home at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

The Gift Box II 2022, commissioned by L. Holmen, Cold Spring MN  oiled walnut, 15"x6"x6" Not a jewelry box, but more a place for those special cards or letters from a loved one that you keep for years..  Given to a granddaughter, to celebrate her confession of faith. "Be strong and courageous Do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."