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Plant / Person Tonja Torgenson Solo Exhibition

February 2, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will host "Plant / Person", a solo exhibition by Detroit artist, Tonja Torgerson on display Friday, Jan. 20 through Tuesday, Feb. 24

A reception for the artist will be held from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24 Torgerson will speak about her work at 5 p.m.

Parking will be allowed near the gallery starting at 4 p.m. on the day of the reception.

Originally from the northern woods of Minnesota, Torgerson received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Minnesota and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Printmaking at Syracuse University. Her artwork is regularly exhibited both nationally and internationally; from Creative Studies in Detroit, MI to Fogo Island in Newfoundland Canada, Her recent series Body Politic, a collaboration with Christa Carleton, was awarded funding from Indiana University, the Puffin Foundation, the Holter Museum and the McKnight Foundation.

This event is open free to the public.

For more information on WIU's Art program, visit WIU Art & Design - WIU.

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