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A Body of Water is a collection of intuitive imagined landscapes built on emotional exploration through play and spontaneity, with an emphasis on the expansion and contraction of linear time. The creation of this work served as both a confrontation and an escape from memories and emotions, allowing the artist to journey through feelings via color and texture. Figures and animal imagery are woven throughout, guiding the viewer to explore the paintings and make each piece a psychological sanctuary.
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Caitlin Lempia-Bradford's artwork blends her passions for patterns, games, science fiction, and mathematics. While her work is grounded in play, it gravitates toward these systems because of the poetic potential found in structure, sequence, and repetition. Caitlin is fascinated by both the long and short cycles that emerge, as well as the unexpected anomalies that surface during the creation process. Her paintings embrace imperfection and chaos, highlighting irregularity and soft geometry.
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T.L. Solien uses vivid colors and evocative imagery to bring his unique vision to life. His work draws deeply from Scandinavian heritage, personal experiences, and the legacy of art history, creating powerful narratives that explore themes of human vulnerability and cultural decay. Through his paintings, Solien invites viewers to confront the complexities of the human condition and reflect on the state of contemporary culture.
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Wisconsin artist, Bill Reid, creates brightly painted metal sculptures with wonderful stories. Imaginary animals built from wordplay, such as the Distanteater and the Artelope tell the stories of the artist’s own folklore. Often mechanical and toy-like, his creations are made entirely of welded pieces of thin sheet metal and metal rods. Reid’s work ranges in size from super small to motor vehicle size.
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"A Life in Color" celebrates the vibrant and dynamic work of Wisconsin artist Marion Coffey. Known for her expressive compositions and vivid use of color, Marion Coffey’s paintings take us on a colorful journey capturing the essence of her subject, whether it is a vase of flowers, the brilliant patterns of Wisconsin cows, or the Milwaukee skyline. Marion Coffey’s art embodies a spirit that remains forever young. The show features her original acrylic paintings on handmade paper and never-seen-before giclées, highlighting her work's unique textural qualities and bold color palettes. "A Life in Color" is an exploration of Coffey's creative journey, offering an intimate glimpse into the world as seen through the artist's eyes.
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Flushed with color and finished with confident brushwork, Wisconsin artist Paula Swaydan Grebel's work demonstrates quiet moments of the everyday. In her latest series of small oil paintings on canvas and panel, she transports us to light-drenched rooms and intimate views of thoughtful still-life arrangements. Each painting is a testament to Swaydan Grebel's ability to capture the ephemeral, offering viewers a momentary glimpse into calm, domestic spaces.
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Rodger Bechtold's oil paintings are a spirited celebration of the Midwestern landscape, marked by their exuberant colors and expressive brushwork. The artist's pieces evoke a sense of joy and vitality, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the Midwest. Through his expert use of color, light, and composition, Bechtold creates scenes that resonate with warmth and emotion, offering glimpses into the heart of the landscapes he portrays.
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"Summer in Wisconsin" highlights the extraordinary talent in Wisconsin art. This exhibition features paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography by the state’s best-known contemporary artists.
As our largest exhibition of the year, "Summer in Wisconsin" includes over 100 new artworks from both established and emerging artists. This diverse collection showcases the creativity and mastery that define Wisconsin art.
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Laurie Hogin
Born in Chicago, Hogin received a BFA, from Cornell University and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Throughout her career, Hogin has exhibited her work internationally and has received numerous awards for her contributions to contemporary art. Her paintings continue to captivate audiences with their imaginative imagery and thought-provoking themes, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.
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Peter Gehrig
Wisconsin painter, Peter Gehrig, is an expert at finding beauty in the ordinary, infusing his canvases with a profound sense of tranquility and nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the simple moments of everyday life, Gehrig effortlessly captures the essence of his subjects, transporting viewers to serene landscapes and inviting interiors.
Peter Gehrig received his BFA in drawing and painting from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, the city where he now makes his home and studio. Tory Folliard Gallery has represented the artist since 2021.
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Fred Stonehouse | Book Covers
Fred Stonehouse is nationally recognized for his beautifully executed artwork and witty sense of rebellion. His style has a sophistication that reflects his diverse, cross-cultural interests, and outsider and folk art influences. Often encompassing religious or surreal contexts, his paintings are a materialization of his nostalgia for familiar cartoon figures of the past, blended with the artist's delicate balance of humor, beauty, and derangement.
