Art

Andy Ewen

“(Andy Ewen’s) imaginative drawings… writhe with unknown torments and secret glee, wry humor and mysterious energy. If the images are alien to our experience, the feelings they arouse are not: anxiety, entrapment, frustration, mad joy, mysterious ecstasy…
‘My work is eccentric but not elitist. I know my particular approach to art is a bit bent, but that’s just who I am—it’s not like I’m trying to be obtuse or anything like that. I mean, everybody has dreams. Everyone has weird things that go on... [ more ]

Jon Arnold

C T H Hullbott

Casey T. H. Hulbott is an artist from Madison, Wisconsin that has a habit of illustrating conflicts of the mid 19th century, midwest life, and cats. He is also a long time employee at Mother Fool's. We had a staff art show scheduled but then, covid. So, here is our modified staff art show, Part 1. [ more ]

Julian Rohn-Capellaro

Artist bio: I am a potter living part time in Madison, Wisconsin, where was born and raised. I am attending Warren Wilson College in North Carolina where I am pursuing a BA degree in ceramics. I make unique wheel-thrown ceramic objects. I specialize in functional pottery that is wood or salt fired. All work is microwave and dishwasher safe.
To see more of my work check out my instagram @jrc_ceramics [ more ]

Tre Younger

Peter Kudrna

Artist Statement: I have a life long interest in drawing. Some years ago this interest turned itself to the subject of apples. At this time drawings of apples seemed to emerge naturally, almost involuntarily and without thinking. This in my opinion is how drawing at its best happens. It should not be deliberate or premeditated. Consequently I can only speculate as to the reason for the apples. In doing this I find it impossible to ignore the potency of the apple as a symbol for knowledge,... [ more ]

Tona Williams

Artist Statement: I’m a multimedia artist based in Madison, Wisconsin.
My designs begin as sketches from my imagination that I develop into layered technical drawings. I transform these into three dimensional shapes using a laser cutter at The Bodgery, a Madison-based makerspace. Each piece is individually cut from acrylic, wood or other materials, then hand-assembled and finished.
I delight in the challenge of bringing these ideas to fruition. With each new sculpture I explore ways to combine... [ more ]

Cat Capellaro

I am a longtime near east-sider who recently relocated to Blooming Grove (Off Fair Oaks, near Hwy. 30) to be close to my sister, Jennie. After years of focusing on writing (Isthmus) and music (I sing and play trumpet in VO5 and Loving Cup), the pandemic has brought me back to one of my first loves: visual art. I love to paint scenes from my immediate neighborhood, including Starkweather Creek. I also find inspiration from my friends and neighbors' photos. I have never looked at the sky as much... [ more ]