A Few Thoughts on a Brilliant Mind. Part I
(*The following are excerpts and reactions to a Marcel Duchamp interview which took place in the issue of The Art Newspaper No. 27, April 1993 conducted by Jean Antoine) I want to start off by saying that I believe Marcel Duchamp to be one of the most influential and intelligent artist of our … [Read More...]
In Defense of Abstraction
In recent discussions I have found that people are passionate about abstract art; they either love or hate it. There seems to be no middle ground, no gray area, no discourse or revolutionary piece that turns a non-believer into a convert. It is either black or white, take it or leave it. For … [Read More...]
A Piece of the Puzzle: Artist Statements
I had a discussion today about artist statements and the fact that artist often feel that their work should speak for itself and that writing statements is academic and not worth the time. I both agree and disagree with this opinion. I think being able to write and speak about your artwork is … [Read More...]
Even when it’s cold outside – recent art news
As I am working on a new posting I wanted to share a few recent art articles and interesting links I've come across. Enjoy these tid bits and check back for a new post soon. Take care and stay warm. .. CRASHING THROUGH DARK MATTER WALLS The Earth is "constantly crashing through huge walls … [Read More...]
Levitas/Gravitas at the Milwaukee Artists Resource Network Gallery
With the freedom to select artists whose work revolves around an idea and approach to their medium rather than focusing on the medium itself gave current MARN curator Maggie Sasso’s final exhibition; Levitas/Gravitas a feeling of ease and cohesiveness. Bringing together a unique and … [Read More...]
Dynamic and Organic: The Tatalovich Collection at the Haggerty Museum of Art
Currently at the Marquette Haggerty Museum of Art is a dynamic and organic exhibition which fuses a subtle and powerful grouping of works on paper from the Mary and Michael J. Tatalovich Collection. Compelling in scope and breadth, this exhibition highlights many influential post World … [Read More...]
Shannon Molter Interview: Origin Story at the 10th Street Gallery
**The following interview was conducted via email with artist Shannon Molter regarding her current exhibition - Origin Story at the Tenth Street Gallery** JA: How important do you feel the narrative is in contemporary society? SLM: Narrative is exceptionally important in … [Read More...]
Origin Story: Shannon Molter at the Tenth Street Gallery
The legacy of what we leave behind; the art and objects, books and images, the textiles and vocal tales we share all tell the story of who we are as individuals and as a culture. These elements shine a light on where we have been, highlighting what we have seen and experienced firsthand, and … [Read More...]
Guildess Milwaukee and 10th Street Gallery present, “Who does she think she is?”
As the cool crisp night air swirled outside a small group of patrons gathered inside the cozy venue at the 10th Street Gallery/ InTandem Theatre to view, “Who Does She Think She Is?” a film sponsored by the local Guildess organization. The hour long film illuminated the lives of 5 woman artists … [Read More...]
Awakening our Senses: Ron Isaacs- Harbinger at the Tory Folliard Gallery
Delicate and flowing, the architectural sculptures by Ron Isaacs at the Tory Folliard Gallery leap off the wall with astounding clarity as if a breeze had passed through the space, awakening our senses to the beauty and mystery found in what is shown and what is absent. Built upon many layers … [Read More...]
