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Dear Readers, I would like to welcome you to MIAD Bridge 2010. Inside this magazine holds wonderful stories of MIAD and how they are bettering the community. Throughout these articles you will see how MIAD is moving forward. This includes the students, artists, designers, and professors who have given up there time to be an inspiration to others. MIAD students are required to do at least 35 hours of community service during one semester. It has resulted in beautiful outcomes and wonderful stories you will read in this magazine. It will also reveal how we can take time away from our artwork to do something for a great cause. You will hear stories of student’s personal beliefs that they were willing to share with the world.
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6 Alex Perez, a painting major at MIAD, set up an art show labeled Art for Oil to help raise money for the clean up in the Gulf of Mexico. Art for Oil featured eleven artists whose work ranges from these categories: Printmaking, painting, photography, drawing, handmade, and digital artwork.
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Eco Fashion isn’t about what kind of canvas you’re using, although it could be. Buying and wearing eco-friendly clothing can not only help you, but it also helps the world around you in a variety of different ways.
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By: Erik Johnson 6 Art For Oil
SUPPORTING INJURED SEABIRDS The 56-million gallon oil spill has lead to the largest natural disaster in the U.S. So...what do we do next? By: Brittany Patz
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n April 20, 2010 there was a great oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. The offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon caught fire and exploded. Swissbased Transocean Ltd Owns the Deepwater Horizon and leased the rig to Uk-based BP PLC. The 56-million gallon oil spill created environmental and political dilemmas and has led to the largest natural disaster in United States History. When reading many articles about the disaster, writers put the main focus on how it is affecting tourism and people who live and work near the coast when they are forgetting how it is affecting natural habitat. According to federal authorities at Associated Press, nearly 800 dead birds, sea turtles, dolphins, and other animals have been found in the Gulf and on its shores. At MIAD, we have many enthusiastic artists who are eager to help out in their community. Sometimes many students reach farther than just the community by also helping out with issues in the environment.
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lex Perez, a painting major at MIAD, set up an art show labeled Art for Oil to help raise money for the clean up in the Gulf of Mexico. Art for Oil featured eleven artists whose work ranges from these categories: Printmaking, painting, photography, drawing, handmade, and digital artwork. Alex was inspired to start Art For Oil after she was given the opportunity to put on an art show. She was also able to help others in the mean time. Her intentions were not only to help out the oil spill but also to support injured and disabled seabirds due to oil pollution. Alex states, “By purchasing an art piece through the show, you are supporting a young and upcoming local artist and also helping save the lives of wildlife struggling in some very important ecosystems.” All donations go towards the National Audubon Society and Save Our Seabird, Inc. Save Our Seabirds Incorporation helps to rehabilitate seabirds. Lee Fox founded SOS in 1990. They have been privileged to receive permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Each year, they have saved hundreds of native and migratory birds. Lee has been working with major oil companies, environmental groups, and state officials for almost ten years now.
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The National Audubon Society organization works directly with oil damaged seabirds. Their mission is, “To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity”. Even though the oil has stopped leaking, the Gulf of Mexico and its wildlife continue to be threatened by millions of gallons of oil that is both on the surface as well as below the surface of the water. NAS is looking for support so that they will have the funds to assist birds and other wildlife. They have been pretty successful since they have a mighty fusion of science and education to protect and restore local habitat in the U.S. and across America. Alex originally picked SOS, but she says, “SOS really hasn’t seen any oil like NAS, who will really reach out to oil soaked birds.” Audubon was the first non-profit group to have volunteers on the ground when U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service needed them because of their quick response. Both of these organizations need all the donations they can get. Even though the Gulf oil spill has already had tragic consequences for birds, other wildlife, coastal communities,
and essential beach and wetland habitat, we know that its continuing impacts will be revealed over time resulting in a long-term process. Alex Perez brought together not only students from MIAD but also Chicago, Madison, Indiana, and Massachusetts. The artists from MIAD that donated their creative pieces are Alex Perez, Autumn Clark, Janson Rapisarda, Lilly Duermeier, and Nate Pyper. Other creative pieces donated were produced by: Erick Fruehling, Jeff Herwig, Erik Johnson, NERS, Cassandra Warren, and Lindsay Woods. These artists spent long hours on these pieces that they donated to help support the cause. They wanted this show to provide proof that art can make a impact. Alex really believes that this will make a difference since the community will be exposed to different styles of art not only from MIAD but also other artists from around the United States. She has set up a tumblr site for people to view and purchase artwork still available from the art show at artforoil.tumblr.com.
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CLOTHES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE By: Vanessa Wainwright
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Eco fashion is more than a passing trend at MIAD. I
t’s the simple things in life that make a world of difference. From the food you eat to the clothes you buy everything we use on a day to day basis effects the world around us. From organic, eco, to fair trade; what you’re wearing can make a difference. When looking around MIAD it’s not too hard to notice that many of the students have decided to support this environmentally healthy lifestyle too. Many students are making an impact through the artwork they make and the clothing they wear. Before you consider this the next fashion fad, consider how they’re helping out around Milwaukee.
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his isn’t about what kind of canvas you’re using, although it could be. Buying and wearing eco-friendly clothing can not only help you, but it also helps the world around you in a variety of different ways. Hemp or bamboo fiber clothing leave less of a carbon footprint and require less chemicals to produce. As young artists we like to make a statement through our fashion style. Not only do many MIAD students try to make artwork that is in support of being eco-friendly, but they are also wearing clothing brands like Levi Strauss and American Apparel. Both of these brands make sure their products are produced in heathy safe environments from fabrics that are helpful to us and the planet. Imagine all of the t-shirts in your closet; are any of them organic? By buying organic clothing you can help the environment they were produced in.
“Buying and wearing ecofriendly clothing can not only help you, but it also helps the world around you in a variety of different ways.” Not only does it matter whether or not your clothes are hurting the environment; but also whether or not they’re hurting the people producing them. Many clothing companies such as American Apparel have taken action to produce clothing that follows labor laws.
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In some cases workers are too young to be working or working too long to take care of their families. They are making next to nothing for the hours they spend producing t-shirt after t-shirt. Knowing that someone was paid honestly for their work and treated properly can give you a piece of mind when you’re looking at something fair trade or not. Another factor that students at MIAD consider with their clothing is whether or not it’s vegan or animal friendly. Knowing this can be beneficial to a vegan or someone who cares about animals. When looking for vegan clothing make sure you’re buying fake leather or thick fabrics and simulate heavy materials. Tanning animals skins is harmful to the environment and the workers as well. Many toxins are used in the process of making a pair of leather shoes or purse. Wool sweaters aren’t just itchy for us, they are actually needed to keep the animal warm in their natural habitat. MIAD students have taken a stance against animal cruelty in many of their works, now many of those students are wearing clothing that they know isn’t made from animals. Take a step to make a difference for the things you care about. As students, many MIAD students want to be ensured that they’re buying a quality pair of shoes that won’t fall apart. In general, most organic or eco-friendly clothing is made to last. Many companies today are using recycled car tires for soles and hemp for the canvas of their shoes. Brands like TOMS and Simple are making an impact with their either recycled or organic materials. As
a student if you want to give to a charity through your clothing purchases, go ahead and order a pair of TOMS. For every pair of shoes you buy, they’ll give a pair to a child in another country. Although they might not fill this seasons fashion trend; they’ll keep you warm or cool. Another simple step you can take is to buy used. Not only is it cost effect for a college student, it helps keep anything from sitting wasted in a landfill. Many MIAD students shop at thrift stores like St.Vincents and Yellow Jacket. Also, many thrift stores give their profit to different groups around their community like Goodwill. You’ll leave with bargains and something a little more unique than what you’d find from Boston Store. Take a look around you and you’ll see many of the students at MIAD have on a pair of TOMS or an American Apparel t-shirt with a custom design. Before you think it’s the next fashion trend consider the fact that buying eco-friendly clothing could not only benefit you but also benefit your own community, like MIAD or Milwaukee. Like MIAD students, make an impact everyday through simple things like the shoes you put on your feet. Help make a change in your community like our students have done by supporting your local fair trade clothing stores and thrift shops. Find your nearest Goodwill or American Apparel store to make your closet a little bit more green and help Milwaukee’s habitat.
“MIAD students have taken a stance against animal cruelty in many of their works, now many of those students are wearing clothing that they know isn’t made from animals.”
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s a student of the Milwaukee Institute of Art&Design, I have learned what a school can do to create a community within its walls. Classes, programs, majors, minors; they all combine to build report between individuals and groups. This idea of building and growing is what MIAD does within its walls, but it doesn’t stop there. MIAD continually reaches out to the greater community and helps to build relationships that are equally important. Of these outreach programs, MIAD’s Pre-College, creates a bond with high school students and gives them an opportunity to view art as a profession, and not just a hobby or a meandering daydream. Creating bonds between high school kids and MIAD starts in the fall of any given school year. MIAD sends out individuals who give a brief lectures at area high schools about what programs are offered, and how a student can register and sign up. There are resources online as well, but MIAD knows the best way to get in touch with someone is face to face. These classes vary from simple figure drawing, to a more in depth and focused class, such as drawing for portfolio or advertising design. Often times these new interests or developing talents grow into a larger desire to pursue a career in the arts. MIAD’s curriculum is set up to transition incoming students from their studies in high school to their college career. Freshman foundations classes are the first step on the bridge between high school and the real world. Many of the skills previewed in precollege are focused on in foundations studies, and continue to help the youth decide on a particular field of study. Majors vary from Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Illustration, Photography, Interior Architecture, Industrial Design, and Communication Design. 14 Pre-College
One excellent example of the process from high school to pre-college to college is MIAD senior Kelly Gest. Kelly started art and drawing in high school, and when given information about pre-college, she was very interested. Nervous about being in an adult college setting, and even more nervous about working with nude models, Kelly entered MIAD with understandable apprehension. But this apprehension rarely continues once students enter the classroom, and Kelly was no different. Her figure drawing class instructed by Joe Boblick helped to change her views on subjects and environment and how to accurately render them in drawing. This class also helped her create a portfolio that eventually lead to her admission into MIAD’s bachelor of fine arts program. Kelly is now a senior in the Communication Design program, and she thanks her experience in pre-college for helping to develop her career in the arts. Kelly is just one example of MIAD’s dedication to reaching out to the Milwaukee areas’ high schools. The pre-college program has been helping students find themselves and careers for over a decade, and the program has been growing ever since. Hundreds of high school students are exposed to MIAD’s dedication to their curriculum and learning environment, and many of these students go on to study full time. MIAD offers a great resource online at www.miad.edu for more in-depth information about pre-college courses and how to register. Application forms, permission slips, information about scholarships, and even movies and galleries of past work make the website an excellent place to begin the pre-college process. Whether you are a high school student interested in pre-college, or a parent looking to expand your child’s horizons, consider MIAD’s summer or fall pre-college courses.
By: Renae Baster
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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tudents always look forward to vacations during the school year, and one of the most popular is spring break. For a group of MIAD students who volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, the main goal of their vacation has been to help people in need by building a place for them to call home. The first MIAD Spring Break Habitat for Humanity trip took place with just six students in 2008, and has been growing ever since. This opportunity not only broadens the MIAD community and skills of the students, but also knowledge of different areas in the U.S and an understanding of volunteer work. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization which is involved throughout the world devoted to building housing for families in need. All houses are built by volunteers and are sold at no profit. During past Habitat for Humanity trips MIAD students have experience what it takes to build a house, and have seen how fast and easy it can be if many people are willing to join together. Some tasks students have learned during their time volunteering for Habitat include, the basics of construction, creating a foundation, installing roofing, siding, windows, flooring, cabinets, lighting, dry wall, plastering, painting, and landscaping. Having been a part of the first MIAD Habitat for Humanity trip, I learned so much from the experience. Being on site and learning from professionals the reasoning and techniques involved in creating a sound structure was exciting. The crew leaders who run the show at the construction site don’t hesitate to help explain how to do a job if anyone is confused. On site there were many laughs that made every work day go by fast. During time off from volunteering we were able to discover the
area and community near the Habitat for Humanity site. Through this spring break trip I met new people and formed stronger relationships with my fellow MIAD classmates. The greatest satisfaction during the trip was meeting the woman who we were building the house for. She drove up to the site every day to thank the volunteers and to see the process. Hearing her described the living conditions she and her family were living in it made for a very emotional event. Walking her into the house each day to show her our progress was so rewarding. Witnessing this event made the trip that much better. I felt like I had accomplished something that spring break, knowing I played a small part in making someone’s dream come true. Spring break will be here before you know it! What better way is there to spend it than volunteering your time for the better of someone else? Get your work boots and hard hat on this spring break! For more information about this upcoming 2011 MIAD Habitat for Humanity trip contact Ricky Heldt at rheldt@miad.edu.
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A class focused on pure fun and enjoyment. Written By: Kelsey Barnowsky Illustrations By: Abigail Shaw
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t an art school like MIAD, there is a good chance you will run into people who have a lot in common with you. But being the creative, unique people we are, there are bound to be some unusual or unexpected things we do in our free time. We aren’t a big enough school to have it’s own major sports time or anything like that, but we are lucky to have faculty that give us the opportunity to take part in some very exclusive, smaller activities. As for me, I happen to be an avid archer and hunter. After one of my professors knew this about me, she told me I should get in contact with Maurizio Murru.
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“Maurizio gave up one of the few free slots of time he has in his schedule so he can share his knowledge and talent”
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f you haven’t gotten the pleasure to meet him, Maurizio Murru is one of MIAD’s most dedicated science professors. Not only does he teach courses like biology and ecology, he takes time out of his busy schedule to organize out-of-school classes and adventures associated with science and the outdoor world. Maurizio is extremely passionate about biology and nature, constantly sharing his knowledge and experience with students and faculty. One of the very unique activities Maurizio has started at MIAD happens to be a bow making class. The reason you probably haven’t heard about Maurizio’s bow making class is because it’s something that takes a lot of passion, dedication, and commitment. I found out about it because I was one of the only girl hunters Maurizio had met at MIAD. When we met, we had a long conversation about our hunting experiences and after I mentioned that I had been shooting archery since I was 4 years old, Maurizio’s eyes lit up. He then took a wooden longbow off of his wall and said he made it by hand and actually hunts with it. Maurizio is a very primitive hunter and all in good fun, enjoys making fun of people like me who use compound bows to hunt. This is just one of many reasons why Maurizio decided to pursue a bow making class at MIAD.
It all started when he was talking to another faculty member who was really interested in making a bow like the ones Maurzio has showcased in his office. He offered to help him make them in the 3D lab on their own time. Lots of people started noticing what they were doing in the lab and became really interested in the beautiful longbows. As Maurizio says, once people start becoming interested is when you have to get permission. Because so many students were interested in making the bows, he went to the board and inquired about the class. They were really concerned at first with the fact that the bows were weapons. But Maurizio proved them wrong by saying that they weren’t weapons until they had arrows, which wouldn’t be at school. So with that settled, the bow making class began. Out of the interest of students and teachers, Maurizio gave up one of the few free slots of time he has in his schedule so he can share his knowledge and talent. Not many schools have teachers that are that willing to sacrifice 3 hours of their day for a class that is solely for fun and enjoyment. Since the bows take a long time to make, the classes have to be very small. There is only one a semester with about 9-10 people in it. When I asked Maurizio how he picks who can be a part of the class, he said, “Well, I like to know who they are, they are making a weapon!” Anyone with interest signs up and is put on a waiting list. Maurizio said if they make more effort to contact him about it, they are bumped up on the list because he needs to know they are committed. Maurizio pays for all of the wood for the bows and the students reimburse him and buy their own tools. The class is very worthwhile because almost everyone in the class uses their bow when they are done making it, whether it is for actual hunting, target shooting, or simply because they are interested in the longbow’s history or look. Each bow is
very different and Maurizio likes everyone to research what kind of bow they would like to make, whether it is a certain tribe of Native American or an English bow. No matter what type though, they all turn out to be gorgeous, strong longbows. Maurizio also offers to help everyone make their own arrows outside of school. He even makes special exceptions when it comes to the bow class; he is currently doing one independent study with a student and also helping another make bows as a part of her MIAD Senior Thesis. Maurizio is a big asset to the MIAD community. He gets together students and instructors who share an interest in nature and outdoors activities, which is a big thing here in Wisconsin. All of the things he does are on his own time and with the intent of sharing the enjoyment and knowledge with others. He said he loves seeing everyone interact outside of the classroom where it’s not a forced situation. Not only does he instruct the bow making class, but he also gets together kayaking trips and rides down the Wolf River. If you ever have a suggestion for any outdoor adventure, Maurizio is the one to contact. Having people like him as a part of our faculty is what makes MIAD’s community so unique and diverse. Hopefully his dedication and passion will be inspiring to other students and faculty at MIAD and that our exceptional student organizations will continue to grow.
“The class is very worthwhile because almost everyone in the class uses their bow when they are done making it, whether it is for actual hunting, target shooting, or simply interest.”
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hen I was young, I was baptized and sent to catholic school starting in first grade. We had mandatory mass once a week at our school. The church told me that I was born in sin; but I never understood. I never felt connected with God how they said I should or felt that he heard my prayers. By the time I reached high school, my family no longer went to church and I ended up going to a public school after 9 years of catholic. My mom’s faith took a different course along with my own, though I didn’t realize it at the time. For me it was almost that catholic school turned me away from the idea of one God, sin, and having to confess my “sins” to a priest just for God to forgive me. Reconciliation was the one thing that I strongly remember turning me away from church. For a long time I was unsure what my faith was and what to do about it, so naturally, I did nothing but live my life how I wanted. I never even ended up getting confirmed. At first I felt guilty but I started to feel free and that my life had just began. I was now on the road to finding out who I was and why I was here. At the same time and for a while, my mom was into New Age beliefs, something I hadn’t known about at the time. When she was my age, she grew up in the catholic ways as well. Then one day she remembers hearing her sister and mom talking about reincarnation. She remembers thinking they were crazy and didn’t know what to think. But then she started to read many books and do lots of research. My mom and her whole family are very spiritual people and have a strong belief in reincarnation, the divine self, and the overall idea that we are all God. Every now and then, I would ask my mom questions, “do you believe in heaven and hell?” being one of the first I can remember. I would ask other questions like “Why are we here?” 20 We Are God
which started off a new chapter of my life and a better understanding of the purpose of life. I believe that we are all God and that God is not a he, she, or it, but all of the above. God is everyone, and everything. I believe that we are all a part of a divine plan and that once we are aware of this, and practice it through everyday life, we too can work miracles. Jesus was one of many enlightened masters who achieved a high level of spirituality. He tried to show us our own divinity, and succeeded. He told us that we are one with God, that we are all capable of miracles, and that there is no such thing as death. Our spirit lives on forever, even though the body it’s in does not. Jesus even showed us this when he died on the cross and rose the next day. For some people it takes many lifetimes to realize why they are here, and for others it only takes a few, in which they reach a higher consciousness sooner. I also believe that the reason people feel so connected with “God” when they pray is because of the power we create with our very own thoughts. The Law of Attraction states that every thought we have manifests. The Universe is constantly conspiring to give us what we desire. I believe that positive thoughts bring positive outcomes and negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. One pure, positive thought will always be more powerful than a series of negative ones. I believe that anything I desire, can and will be done. After being associated with close people who claim having 6th senses, have seen ghosts, predict the future, and have many other unbelievable and wonderful gifts, there is no doubt in my mind that there is more to life than many think. We are all capable of miracles and all have special gifts, we just have to learn how to tap into them. I amalready on the road to gaining a higher spiritual understanding and consciousness and can’t wait to see where it takes me, or rather, where I take myself!
By: Lydia Jarvis
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believe in summer camp. My feelings about Camp are complicated and varied. I have met some of my best friends there. I have experienced some of my hardest times there. It has thrust me into new situations and thrust new responsibilities upon me. It has taught me about myself, my community and the natural world. It has given me the courage to do the things I believe are important. It has taught me the things I believe are important. It has made me who I am today. When I was eight years old, I attended summer camp for the first time. It was strange and different and I loved every second of it. You could sing and yell and play games and make crafts. You had to sleep in a tent. There was a lake. And horses. I believe that Camp made me into the person I am today. My counselors were my role models. Their multicolored hair and tank tops were banners, waving me on towards the courage, confidence and character that Camp strives to inspire. I believe the starry night sky, observed from a field far away from any cities inspires love for nature and love for life. One year our counselors helped us celebrate everyone’s birthday by letting us sneak into the kitchen after hours to bake brownies. We spent the rest of the night resting on cots that we carried into the field, watching meteors flit across the sky. I believe that Camp invigorates the soul. I believe that cooking over a fire encourages responsibility and teaches independence. When I first mastered the art of fire building, I knew I could do more than heat up poptarts when I got home from school. I believe that growling like a polar bear and jumping into the icy lake before breakfast is better than any cup of coffee.I believe in campfires. I believe in singing before you go to bed. I believe that the friends you find at Camp are your family. I met some of my closest friends at Camp during middle school and worked with them many years later when we all applied as counselors. Now that I have been a camp counselor, I believe in running down the path after the bus to wave goodbye to all the kids a second time.
“I believe the starry night sky, observed from a field far away from any cities inspires love for nature and love for life.�
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