From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Looking at, Talking about, and Appreciating Art
"I love to show off the surprises, the hidden beauty in the tree." This week, we talk SHOP with artist William Steffen, who turns rotten, cracked, or stressed logs into visually stunning works of art, which are currently on display at #fwmoa in the Paradigm Gallery.
Baby, it's cold outside! Looking for a new scarf or wrap to ring in the New Year? The Paradigm Gallery at #fwmoa has you covered...literally! See how fiber artist Sara Nordling makes her works, then come in and purchase one for yourself or a friend!
Glass artist Matthew Paskiet achieves perfection in his masterfully crafted blown glass ornaments, available for purchase at the #fwmoa Paradigm Gallery. See how he does it in this "Let's Talk Shop"!
It's the holiday season! Now that we've seen our first snow it's time to be merry and bright, and what better way than with an ornament? Learn how artist Rhonda Inman makes her compound ornaments and pick one up at #fwmoa for friends or family!
Some artists create for themselves, but not Steven and Susan Shaikh. Their handmade, affordable jewelry is made for YOU! See how this husband-and-wife team collaborate in this SHOP post. Then, stop by #fwmoa Paradigm Gallery to see the works in person.
Take a look at Joseph Pelka's individually hand-crafted ceramic vessels. Here, we share the process behind his decorative pieces, ones which he hopes will be passed down from family member to family member.
This week, we talk shop with multimedia artist Audrey Riley as she walks us through her newest works, now on sale at the FWMoA Paradigm Gallery!
In "Let's Talk SHOP", Paradigm Gallery Director Abby Leon spotlights local, regional, and national artists whose unique art and fine craft are featured in the shop at FWMoA. From jewelry, wood turned objects, and ceramics to hand-made apparel and accessories, all types of paintings, and photography, you're sure to find something that catches your eye!
This year, our highly anticipated Chalk Walk event is taking place at home, meaning anyone and everyone can participate! We've put together a list of tips & tricks to help you, from choosing a design to photographing your completed work.
Originally commissioned to celebrate America's Bicentennial, we examine two artists' answers to the question: "What does Independence mean to you?" in recognition of the Fourth of July.