by Jayna Hintz, curator of education
Recently, during the opening of
Huchthausen: A Glass Retrospective at
the Woodson Art Museum, artist David Huchthausen gave a talk about how
he “stumbled upon” and began exploring the glass art form during his
first college days in Wausau. He attributed his discovery to his mother,
because she encouraged him to investigate the
University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
with the hope of keeping him near his Wisconsin Rapids home. The love
of a mother started a journey that has turned out quite well for Mr.
Huchthausen.
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| David Huchthausen, Implosion Sequence, 1995 |
A mother’s love is something we’re often thankful for, especially during
this holiday season. As I sit down for our family’s Thanksgiving Day
dinner tomorrow, I’ll give thanks for the love I receive from my mother.
Sometimes it takes a reminder from someone else to be thankful for
those important people in our lives. I wonder how many of David
Huchthausen’s early glasswork attempts became centerpieces prominently
displayed with pride by his mother. Mothers so often help us build pride
in our accomplishments and offer encouragement to keep trying.
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| Linda Kindler Priest, From Egg to Water |
As a mother of two young adults, I display with pride many artworks my
children made. Now that they are older, I miss those gifts made with
their own two hands. I plan to hint heavily about someone making a piece
of jewelry I can wear with pride.
Jewelry-making classes are being offered at my favorite museum this holiday season :).
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| Kay Rashka, silver earrings |
What have you made for your mother recently? A gift infused with creativity and love beats any store-purchased gift. The
Woodson Art Museum offers a range of upcoming programs, including glass fusion and jewelry making – fused-glass pendants and silver fabricated earrings. Both complement the exhibitions on view now through January 19, 2014:
Huchthausen: A Glass Retrospective and
Transformation 8: Contemporary Works in Small Metals. Check out
lywam.org or call 715.845.7010 for more details and to register for classes.
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| Sarah Birschbach, glass pendant |
Last year I made my mother a small oak table during a class at the Woodson Art Museum. Maybe she’ll get a gift from the heart this year, too.
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| Sarah Birschbach, glass pendant |
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