Neon – it’s not just for making signs
In addition to the Glass Lab, UW–Madison is one of only a handful of schools in the U.S. that has a full service facility for creating neon art. Tom Zickuhr is a lecturer in the Art Department who teaches a popular neon course titled, “Neon: Light as Sculpture,” every...
‘Nothing static’ about glass by Kari Dickinson
Helen Lee wants to ‘capture the exploratory spirit’ of the UW–Madison Glass Lab’s historic past — and help build an exciting, innovative, and more inclusive future for glass artists. Helen Lee first discovered glass at a summer arts camp in high school. “It was the...
Art Department Graphic Design Certificate student CJ Wilkerson creates community through entrepreneurship
When he was in seventh grade, he sold candy. Later, he leased out his shoes to friends—with an insurance policy, so if the shoes came back in less-than-satisfactory shape, his friends would have to pay up. Next came a shoe cleaning business. Years later, in his second...
Next-gen glass
Alumni of UW–Madison’s Glass Lab are on the leading edge, forging new directions in the field. They are building notable careers as artists, scientific glassmakers, executive directors, and more. In addition, they are receiving prestigious awards, fellowships, and...