Documentary about artist, alum Truman Lowe wins regional Emmy

Documentary about artist, alum Truman Lowe wins regional Emmy

A documentary covering the art and life of Truman Lowe, Ho-Chunk artist and UWL alum, ‘69, has been awarded a regional Emmy.  “Exploring the Artistic Process of Truman Lowe: A Journey Through Native American Art & Education” by Discover Wisconsin premiered on...
Blowpipe Prose by Megan Provost

Blowpipe Prose by Megan Provost

In Helen Lee’s office sits a gleaming table of flawless glass vessels. Closer inspection reveals that the cut mark at the base of each vessel produces a character of the alphabet. The collection is an example of how Lee’s training as a graphic designer informs her...
UW–Madison art alumni featured on Wisconsin Life

UW–Madison art alumni featured on Wisconsin Life

Two alumni of the UW–Madison School of Education’s Art Department have been featured recently on Wisconsin Life, an award-winning co-production of Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin that celebrates what makes Wisconsin unique through the diverse stories of its...
UW–Madison News shares, ‘A peek into how art is created’

UW–Madison News shares, ‘A peek into how art is created’

UW–Madison News documented the Art Department’s 2023 Annual Open Studio Day in a photo gallery earlier this month. Over 50 artist studios were open to the public at this annual autumn arts celebration event, held this year on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event included...
Aluminum bird sculpture returns after 26 years by Rafael Guerrero

Aluminum bird sculpture returns after 26 years by Rafael Guerrero

Just north of Van Hise Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, “Effigy: Bird Form” hovers over the ground (or at least appears to). The aluminum sculpture, which weighs more than 900 lbs., is one of the newest attractions on campus—but it isn’t new. In...
‘Untitled’ gives life to mundanity by Joseph Panzer

‘Untitled’ gives life to mundanity by Joseph Panzer

The exhibit, hosted by the UW-Madison Photography Department from Nov. 13-17 to showcase the work of undergraduate and graduate students, derived its title from the format of the exhibition itself. Artists’ unnamed contributions were assigned a number, with a wall in...