Katrina Knutson

Born and raised in Minneapolis Katrina Knutson is a painter, print maker, illustrator, and active community muralist. She is inspired by urban landscapes, resistance and resilience. She works as a teaching artist in many communities across the state of Minnesota.

“This mural highlights the importance of the Mississippi River to Minneapolis and St. Paul, and brings attention to all of the bridges we cross to access the neighborhoods and land on either side. The 13 on the 35w bridge is in memory of the Minnesotans that died in the bridge collapse in 2007. The hands are a nod to the old area codes 612 and 651 a short hand for city identity and pride. The Dakota floral created by Thomasina Topbear are to acknowledge the original people of this land and that the foundation for streets and placement of bridges we use, particularly Franklin Avenue were paths made here long before colonizers arrived.”

— Katrina Knutson

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