Feature image: Photo: Stevie Connor. By Linda Marcus A sense of “self” is what interdisciplinary artist Aaron Becker finds when he works with clay. For him, the material is a means of communication. “Clay is like a conduit to my imagination,” he says. “It’s a relationship that’s honest, and it informs you while you’re working.Continue reading “Aaron Becker: Making Sense of Myself”
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Erin Smith: Hard Copy at the Rochester Art Center
Feature image: Erin Smith, Rock Iterations with Origin (from left to right) sandstone, printed and assembled earthenware, porcelain, porcelain with glaze skin, 9”x7”x3” (each), 2021. Curated by Zoe Cinel Exhibition on View: November 29, 2025 – August 2, 2026 Reception & Artist Spotlight Tour: November 29, 1 – 3:30 PM Rochester, MN – Rochester Art Center presents Hard Copy,Continue reading “Erin Smith: Hard Copy at the Rochester Art Center”
Abel Contemporary Gallery Announces Three New Exhibits
Feature image: Detail from Dinner for Two Leftovers by Connie Noyes. Courtesy of Abel Contemporary. submitted November 7 – December 28, 2025 Abel Contemporary presents Diane Washa – Biophilia, Cups: Group Show, and in no.5: Dinner for Two Left-overs by Connie Noyes Events: Diane Washa – Biophilia Madison artist Diane Washa uses oil paint to interpret the landscape and make itContinue reading “Abel Contemporary Gallery Announces Three New Exhibits”
Abel Contemporary Gallery Announces Three New Exhibits
feature image: Balancing, oil on canvas, Charles Munch. Courtesy of Abel Contemporary. Submitted Abel Contemporary presents Charles Munch – Balancing, 22nd Annual Ceramics Invitational: Group Show, and in no.5: Stairing Contest by Tom Loeser and Katie Hudnall Events: Charles Munch – Balancing Charles Munch uses vibrant colors and bold lines to convey the essential elements within his oil paintings, offering an enigmatic reflection onContinue reading “Abel Contemporary Gallery Announces Three New Exhibits”
Emily Duke: Truth to Material
feature image: Emily in her studio. Photo: Jonas Sebura. Written by Frank Juárez Living with art brings us joy and connection. Visiting artist studios, attending exhibitions, watching live online auctions, and engaging on social media are great ways to support local artists and businesses. Each piece an artist shares with the community reflects years ofContinue reading “Emily Duke: Truth to Material”
Christina A. West “Alternate Gaze”
Featured image: Staring at the Son installation view at the University of Kentucky Art Museum (Lexington), 2024, 4k looping video, silicone life cast, plaster life-cast, lumber. Image courtesy of the artist. Written by Linda Marcus Empathy is what you will likely feel when you encounter the art of Christina A. West. The UW-Madison assistant professor’sContinue reading “Christina A. West “Alternate Gaze””
Everyday States of Awe: Selections from the Ceramic Work of Bill Gossman at the Rochester Art Center
submitted April 10 – September 8, 2024 Opening Reception | Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM Everyday States of Awe exhibits a selection from the ceramic work of New London-based potter Bill Gossman (1953 – 2020). Bill Gossman’s career in ceramics started in the early 1970’s. He gained a foundational knowledge of potteryContinue reading “Everyday States of Awe: Selections from the Ceramic Work of Bill Gossman at the Rochester Art Center”
Michael Pfleghaar: Moments and Memories
Frank Juárez I was introduced to the work of Michael Pfleghaar by artist and CULTIVATE director Mallory Shotwell. After looking at his website and scrolling through his Instagram, I knew I wanted to learn more about his work. I was drawn to how he approaches clay giving it its own identity through playful compositional elementsContinue reading “Michael Pfleghaar: Moments and Memories”
A Tour of the Factories, VAR Gallery, Hawthorn Contemporary, and Walker’s Point
Frank Juárez What started off by picking up a couple of paintings from The Art Department Exhibition easily transitioned into walking through a very small part of Walker’s Point in Milwaukee. Nowadays, it seems that our daily lives are back to pre-pandemic routines by going from point A to point B, point C to pointContinue reading “A Tour of the Factories, VAR Gallery, Hawthorn Contemporary, and Walker’s Point”