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JESSE STREINZ

A professional tradesman must understand the capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses of his tools. Award-winning artist Mr. Streinz applies this philosophy throughout his photographic process. Driven by his desire to create gallery frames free from conventional aspect ratios and traditional designs, he now aims to merge the roles of tradesman and photographer even further. He is currently experimenting with construction waste, which is typically destined for landfills, to craft unique frames for his photographic work. Mr. Streinz resides in West Branch, Iowa, and has exhibited artwork in New York City and Miami.

JESSE STREINZ

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JIN MAN JO

Jin Man Jo’s work has been shown widely throughout the United States and South Korea. His collections are included at the Gail Art Museum, GaPyon, South Korea; Seosan Art Center, Seosan, South Korea; National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, South Korea; the Summit Street Gallery, Iowa City, Iowa; and the Utah State University College of Business in Logan, Utah. He has been twice honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award in Contemporary Sculpture given by the International Sculpture Center. He worked as Assistant Professor of Sculpture at Utah State University, Logan, Utah and Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon. Jin Man Jo currently teaches at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

JIN MAN JO

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MACKENZIE BIADASZ

Mackenzie Biadasz was born and raised in Stevens Point, a small town in central Wisconsin. From an early age she found solace in art and carried a sketchbook and pencil everywhere she went. Growing up in a turbulent household, she found peace in nature and the support of her teachers inspired her to pursue a career in the arts. Biadasz graduated from Stevens Point Area High School in 2019 and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a minor in art history at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with an anticipated graduation in Spring 2025. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions, and her permanent light post sculptures, inspired by the natural world and the community, are installed along the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point.

MIGRATION

HELEN SPIELBAUER

Helen Spielbauer has been painting and drawing for most of her life when time allows and has dabbled in various mediums and subject matter. Her series of garden-inspired art began in recent years when Helen started getting serious about planting flowers every spring and summer. In a world that may feel overwhelming and chaotic at times, tending to a garden offers a refuge of beauty and tranquility for Helen. She finds the shapes and colors of her favorite flowers to be endlessly fascinating and a delight to capture in paint. Her works are an invitation to put down your phone, turn off the news, be present, and tune into the wonders of nature.

PATRICIA SHAHRIVAR

Patricia Shahrivar is a native Iowan who recalls visiting museums as a child and admiring the artwork of Grand Wood. In her youth, Patricia learned from her grandmother, an art teacher, who taught her the art of "chalk talk" and introduced her to the paintbrush. Throughout high school she took every art class that her schedule would allow. Later in life, with fond memories of her grandmother and a childhood engrossed in art projects, Patricia still longed to create. After years of dedication as a wife and mother, she then resumed her love of painting. Her interest in portraits, floral works, and landscape painting developed after studying under nationally recognized artists such as Dan Gerhartz, Loren Entz, and Jim Pollard. Patricia Shahrivar has received numerous awards for her paintings, including "Best of Show" twice from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

AUGUST KOCHANOWSKI

August Kochanowski is a fourth-generation blacksmith who lives and works in the heart of Central Wisconsin. He received his MFA in sculpture from the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, and his BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Mr. Kochanowski was chosen for the 2017 Fellowship at the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artist’s Residency in Saugatuck, Michigan; in 2020, he was the visiting artist for the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point; and in 2022 he participated in iron pour at the Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum in Solsberry, Indiana. Mr. Kochanowski explores the intersection of figuration and abstraction, a place where human presence is both revealed and fragmented. The two drawings submitted for exhibition depict portraits that appear fractured: cracks and fissures run through them, exposing a tension between the organic and the mechanical. Colorful yet deeply worn, these figures exist in a liminal space between structure and collapse, representation and disintegration. August uses the imagery of ruins as a metaphor for broader social issues. It may be about the erosion of identity, the weight of history, or the breakdown of systems that fail to sustain the individuals within them. The cracks speak to internal and external forces that shape us, questioning what it means to be whole in a world that constantly shifts, fractures, and rebuilds. Through this balance of abstraction and figuration, Mr. Kochanowski challenges viewers to see beyond the surface, to recognize both the beauty and fragility of existence, and to consider how personal and societal forces leave their marks on us all.

JAYSON REID

Toronto-born artist Jayson Reid creates paintings that explore the ethereal dance of bright colors and abstract shapes in surreal scenes. Mr. Reid's primary goals with his artwork are to help people smile, find joy, and fill their sails with hope. He believes art has the power to grant people a fresh perspective, and that it provides the viewer with the impetus to explore new concepts.

CLAIRE MATTHEWS

Claire Matthews is an artist currently pursuing her BFA degree at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Finding inspiration from her diverse life experiences and travels, she aims to spark wonder, nostalgia, and imagination; thus encouraging people to reflect on their own memories and personal histories. Claire seeks to create pieces that connect the past and future, offering comfort amidst rapid change. Through her art, she hopes to foster a sense of belonging inviting viewers to explore a harmonious world where beauty and functionality come together.