Milwaukee has a knack for growing inspired efforts. The Brass Rooster leaped out of no where this past Spring, to become a prime example of resurgent artisan crafts fusing with entrepreneurial pursuits. At The Brass Rooster hats are not just sold, but blocked, shaped, and re-banded. Crafting dreams happens the same way, if you want... Continue Reading →
Retrospective: Levine and Heimerl, Handmade Nation
I really enjoyed the film Handmade Nation, the work of Milwaukee documentarians. The review I authored entitled Manifest Dexterity originally posted February 8, 2009 on Sane Artworks Blog. ------- ---- ------- Manifest Dexterity Wanna stick it to the "the man"? What if I told you that you could do it in the comfort of your... Continue Reading →