University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Art Department

UW–Madison’s Lee discusses his art, experience as an immigrant in The Great Discontent interview

UW–Madison’s Taekyeom Lee, an assistant professor of graphic design in the School of Education’s Art Department, was interviewed last month by The Great Discontent (TGD), a media company “committed to telling the untold stories of today’s artists, makers, and risk takers.” In the interview Lee speaks about his experience as an immigrant, his goals as …

Truman Lowe sculpture dedicated to Ho-Chunk artist, UW–Madison alumnus and professor

On Friday, Sept. 15, UW–Madison commemorated the life and work of alumnus and Professor Emeritus Truman Lowe by officially dedicating a sculpture created by and honoring the life of the Ho-Chunk Nation artist. The aluminum sculpture, “Effigy: Bird Form,” was created by Lowe in 1997. It was then showcased in a year-long exhibition of 20th-century works at …

UW–Madison alum’s new Madison art studio featured in Capital Times

UW–Madison alumna Sue Moberly, who graduated from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1992, recently opened up a silversmithing studio in Madison following nearly 30 years as an elementary and high school art teacher. In August, Madison’s Capital Times newspaper spoke with her about her business, art, and passions. Moberly retired from teaching metalwork …

UW–Madison alum featured in Shoutout LA web series

Jason Kartez, who earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 2018, was interviewed last month for a Shoutout LA web series titled, “Social impact: how does your business help the community or the world?” After graduating from UW–Madison, Kartez moved to Los Angeles, California, where he now works as a K-12 …

Five from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows

Five individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the sixth cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are: Angela Johnson, lecturer, Art DepartmentCourtney Parker-West, PhD student, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy AnalysisDiego Román, assistant professor of bilingual/bicultural education, Department of Curriculum and InstructionLaShandra Harbin, PhD student, Department of Educational Policy …

Fall 2023 Folk Artist-in-Residence is spoon carver, kolroser

Liesl Chatman will be UW–Madison’s 2023 Folk Artist-in-Residence, as part of the Sustaining Scandinavian Folk Arts in the Upper Midwest project in partnership with the School of Education’s Art Department. Chatman is a spoon carver, kolroser, teacher, and advocate for education and equity in all walks of life. She will be hosting a regular carving …

School of Education welcomes nine new faculty members to campus

The UW–Madison School of Education is bringing another talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus for the start of the upcoming fall semester. To welcome these newest members of our community — and to reconnect with colleagues and celebrate the start of the upcoming 2023-24 academic year — the School is hosting …

UW–Madison graduate student proposes unique augmented reality design course for undergrads

By Kari Dickinson UW–Madison graduate student Tamara McLean describes augmented reality (AR) as “the future” of graphic design. AR refers to interactive experiences that combine the real world with computer-generated content. One example of AR in action is the popular game Pokémon GO, where users “catch” virtual Pokémon characters that are overlayed in real locations. …

Art alumni win Wisconsin Alumni Association awards

Two alumni of the UW–Madison School of Education’s Art Department are being honored with awards from the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Carlos Gacharná received his BFA from the Art Department in 2017. He is the recipient of WAA’s Forward Award, which acknowledges “rising stars” in fields that exemplify the Wisconsin Idea. The award prioritizes young …

New book celebrates ’35 years of collaboration’ at Tandem Press

UW–Madison’s Tandem Press has published a new book honoring its 35th anniversary that is titled, “All Things Possible: Celebrating 35 Years of Collaboration at Tandem Press.” The book includes an essay by Sarah Kirk Hanley outlining how Tandem has continued to prove itself as a leader in the field of contemporary fine art prints. Hanley …