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...
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...