From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Looking at, Talking about, and Appreciating Art
New acquisitions are in and the #fwmoa curatorial staff are excited! Assoc. Curator of Special Collections & Archives Lauren Wolfer interviewed Kimberly Thomas to learn how she brings her miniature glass sculptures to life.
Artist Ralph Stuckman is all about trying new things, both in life and in art! See how he lets his creativity flow into notecards and postcards in this #letstalkshop.
The Paradigm Gallery is spotlighting another glass act: George Machart! Learn about his influences and processes in this post before seeing his work in person, now on sale at #fwmoa.
Have you seen the immersive textile installation #nowonview at #fwmoa by Bloomington-based artist Rowland Ricketts? Learn more about his inspirations and process in this artist interview:
CHARGE! Bison or Buffalo? Like the National Park Service, #fwmoa asks that you don't touch our new sandstone bison by Jess Davila, #nowonview in the atrium. You can learn more about the artist in this interview with Davila and curator Jenna Gilley:
We're lost in the charm of Sharm! Sharmalene Gunawardena bring us into her "shop", the photography studio, to describe her process creating her latest work: "Lost in the Charm of a Hidden Alley".
What scent(s) do you associate with the one(s) you love? In this post, Curator of Exhibitions Jenna Gilley examines a glass perfume bottle by Brent Kee Young, now on view in our ongoing display "The Essence of Design".
Need to do some last minute holiday shopping? Look no further and let our #fwmoa Paradigm Gallery artists fill your boxes and bags with artworks, including these earrings by Deanna Poelsma:
Happy 100th Birthday Betty G. Fishman! On this day, Fort Wayne artist Betty G. Fishman celebrates her centennial, and #fwmoa is celebrating her by looking at some of our favorite artworks of hers in our permanent collection:
A return to creative play after focusing on other abilities, Justin Rothshank's new colorful ceramics are a feast for the eyes. See how he makes them in this #letstalkshop.