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Artist StatementI am a self-taught painter and my art represents the rural manufacturing environment in Western Illinois of which I was raised. I grew up with the sounds of trains and factories in my ear and farm houses and big skies on the horizon. I… Read more

Artist StatementDon Widmer is a Chicago-based book and paper artist. His practice incorporates hand papermaking letterpress printing and traditional and experimental bookbinding. His work is inspired by storytelling real and imagined histories myth and culture. His recent subject matter explores Midwest flora/fauna and architecture. Widmer… Read more

Artist StatementI discovered metalsmithing in 2006 through a class at the Indianapolis Art Center. I now teach as well. I work in Argentium Sterling Silver (Sterling is 925-Argentium is 930has more silver an alloy to retard tarnishing none that cause allergic reaction) I add handmade… Read more

Artist Statement The material used to make my art work is fine raffia called rabanne and also burlap. The hat is cut on the patron design by me as well as the bag. The fine raffia material comes s a sheet and the burlap as the… Read more

Artist Statement I started turning in high school in shop class in 2003 and immediately fell in love with it. My family has a long history in the lumber business so I already had sawdust running through my veins by working summers and weekends for my… Read more

Artist StatementAll my work is the culmination of years of apprenticeships with Colombian master jewellers who taught me the intricate pre-Columbian work based on wrapping braiding and filigreeing strands of wire. My designs capture the delicate movement that the wire brings out when I handcraft… Read more

Artist Statement My paintings are carefully crafted windows into a world that lift the viewer. Music is my chief inspiration. I paint with no imagery in mind. I let the palette knife dance across the canvas slashing and scraping as a trumpeter lays down notes in… Read more

Artist Statement I am a studio potter specializing in hand-made stoneware and porcelain pottery. My pieces are both functional and decorative. Having worked in clay for nearly four decades what has held my fascination over the years is the knowledge that making pottery offers endless opportunities… Read more

Artist Statement My intention is to design unique jewelry that has history and will provide meaning and value. I embrace my European heritage in my jewelry designs by using vintage amber pieces and incorporating them in a contemporary way. All are limited editions or one of… Read more

Artist StatementMeisVanderRogh said:Art is in the details.My work is all about the details." FestivalsDowntown Downers Grove Art Festival MediaPhoto black and white and color Booth NumbersDowntown Downers Grove Art Festival: 13 Read more