Maker of things by Brian Rieselman

Maker of things by Brian Rieselman

Ceramic sculptor, teacher, musician, builder and all-around mensch Phil Lyons [MFA ’07] is wrapping up one of the longest of his illustrious gigs as an artist — a “maker of things,” as he calls himself. As the current semester approaches its end, Lyons will...
Home Is Where the Art Is by Catherine Jozwik

Home Is Where the Art Is by Catherine Jozwik

Can home furnishings be great art? Handmade for Home:The Craft of Contemporary Design, the Museum of Wisconsin Art’s current exhibit through May 19, makes a very good case for this notion. Combining rustic and synthetic materials with a mix of traditional techniques,...