Mark Mulhern is known for his figure-filled compositions that distill human experience to its essentials. Stripping away extraneous detail, he focuses on body language, allowing fleeting gestures and passing interactions to unfold into broader narratives.

Selected Public Collections

Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison, WI; Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI; Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris, France; Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend,WI; Chazen Museum of Art, Madison, WI; McDonald’s Corporation, Oakbrook, IL;Quarles & Brady, LLP; Milwaukee, WI; Quad Graphics, Milwaukee, WI; UW Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI, among others. 

Mark Mulhern has been represented by Tory Folliard Gallery since 1988.

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Collection Focus: Ron Isaacs

Racine Art Museum

July 2 – October 25, 2025

“What does the work mean? There is some mystery, some beauty, some drama, some surprise, and a little wit. There is much about being human and being part of or apart from the natural world. There is a lot about the passage of time and the persistence of the past. There is a great deal about celebrating the joy of seeing. That said, the content remains nearly as open for me as it does for you, the viewer.”  —Ron Isaacs

Ron Isaacs continues his 50+ year career of constructing and painting wood to resemble architectural clothing and other antique objects. Purposely devoid of figures, Isaacs invites the viewer to question what they are actually seeing. In this master’s hands, wood appears to be fabric, and leaves and branches are actually carefully constructed details. Combining trompe l’oeil painting with intricate wood assembling, Isaacs presents new sculptures that quietly demand a careful look to determine their true nature.

Isaacs has mounted numerous solo exhibitions nationwide and has work in the permanent collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI; Hunstville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL; Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY; as well as many private and corporate collections.

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