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Laurel Statz


"The Spectator"


December 2025



Laurel Statz is a painter and Madison area native. Her work, while figurative, is influenced by abstraction and minimalism. The paintings often have a quick and instinctual nature, capturing just what’s needed. While she often times herself to eliminate extra details and over-precision, she has ventured into more detailed works as well. Laurel does not attach narrative to her pieces. Rather, she thinks of them like a journaling process for her scatter-brained psyche. The figures in the pieces are meant to be processing tools for the artist and the viewer. She hopes that seeing these figures helps the...
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Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Friday, September 9, 2005

Tony B---s music blends rock, jazz, folk and country with introspective, soul-searching lyrics that seek the light at the end of the tunnel. In short, his music finds the heart of the matter. His latest recordings are stripped down because that---s the way they should be: it---s all about the song and the voice.

Since launching his music career in 2003, this Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter has built a solid and consistent Southern California following, performing extensively on the west coast in clubs including the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, the Viper Room, The Whisky a-Go-Go, Hard Rock Caf--, the El Rey Theater and many more. His songs have been in rotation at over 200 college radio stations throughout the U.S. Billboard Magazine has recognized him for his songwriting; recently, he has licensed over a dozen songs to MTV to be used in an upcoming show to be aired in September 2005.

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