Lars Fisk

Tudor Ball

Lars Fisk is a contemporary artist known for his spherical sculptures, which he began making in 1996. Often taking on historical or pop-cultural references, Fisk's surreal sculptures are nonsensical yet immediately recognizable. He includes traditional materials in the forms he references to create a dialogue between past and present. Combining his interests in architecture, construction, signage, consumption, storage, and waste, Fisk turns familiar objects into surreal monuments, drawing attention to the details that make something distinguishable. 

Tudor Ball appropriates the beloved 15th century European architectural style characterized by half-timbered exteriors, steeply pitched terra cotta roofs, and stucco or brick finishes which provide ample protection from cold, wet climates. Like tudor style homes, the US Bank Tower features trusses that serve both structural and aesthetic purposes. Tudor style homes later repopularized in the United States in the 1930's and 1940's for their historical charm and character and were popular among wealthy residents who could afford the specialized materials. Fisk questions the boundaries of tradition and navigates the evolving nature of design. His aim is to "make clear the true essence of the subject by representing it for what it is not: a ball."

Lars Fisk is a contemporary artist known for his spherical sculptures, which he began making in 1996. Often taking on historical or pop-cultural references, Fisk's surreal sculptures are nonsensical yet immediately recognizable. He includes traditional materials in the forms he references to create a dialogue between past and present. Combining his interests in architecture, construction, signage, consumption, storage, and waste, Fisk turns familiar objects into surreal monuments, drawing attention to the details that make something distinguishable. 

Tudor Ball appropriates the beloved 15th century European architectural style characterized by half-timbered exteriors, steeply pitched terra cotta roofs, and stucco or brick finishes which provide ample protection from cold, wet climates. Like tudor style homes, the US Bank Tower features trusses that serve both structural and aesthetic purposes. Tudor style homes later repopularized in the United States in the 1930's and 1940's for their historical charm and character and were popular among wealthy residents who could afford the specialized materials. Fisk questions the boundaries of tradition and navigates the evolving nature of design. His aim is to "make clear the true essence of the subject by representing it for what it is not: a ball."

Lars Fisk is a contemporary artist known for his spherical sculptures, which he began making in 1996. Often taking on historical or pop-cultural references, Fisk's surreal sculptures are nonsensical yet immediately recognizable. He includes traditional materials in the forms he references to create a dialogue between past and present. Combining his interests in architecture, construction, signage, consumption, storage, and waste, Fisk turns familiar objects into surreal monuments, drawing attention to the details that make something distinguishable. 

Tudor Ball appropriates the beloved 15th century European architectural style characterized by half-timbered exteriors, steeply pitched terra cotta roofs, and stucco or brick finishes which provide ample protection from cold, wet climates. Like tudor style homes, the US Bank Tower features trusses that serve both structural and aesthetic purposes. Tudor style homes later repopularized in the United States in the 1930's and 1940's for their historical charm and character and were popular among wealthy residents who could afford the specialized materials. Fisk questions the boundaries of tradition and navigates the evolving nature of design. His aim is to "make clear the true essence of the subject by representing it for what it is not: a ball."

Lars Fisk

Lars Fisk

Tudor Ball

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Exhibition

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To our generous sponsors, partners, collaborators, and supporters who make our work possible.

Founding & Sustaining
Sponsors

* indicates both Founding and sustaining founding sponsor

Anonymous
Donna & Donald Baumgartner*
Black Box Fund
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Herb Kohl Philanthropies
Herzfeld Foundation
Hoke Family Foundation
Susan & Mark Irgens*
Mandel Groups*
Mellowes Family*
Sue & Bud Selig*
Julie & David Uihlein*
Lacey Sadoff Foundation

presenting

Collaborator

Betty Arndt
City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Good Karma Brands

leader

Anonymous
Heil Family Foundation
Godfrey & Kahn

Exhibition Partner

Visionary

Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation

sculpture

Wayne & Lori Morgan

Connector

BMO
Foley & Lardner
Hawks Landscaping
Open Pantry
PNC Bank
PwC
Russ Darrow Group
Town Bank
US Bank
WeycoGroup

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We work with trusted community partners to ensure great contemporary art is accessible to all.

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