‘Birds and Blooms’: This art exhibition explores Milwaukee’s nature and tile-making history
Milwaukee tile artist Ben Tyjeski has opened his first solo exhibition, 'Birds and Blooms,' at the Grove Gallery in Milwaukee, running through October 18. The show features 40 handmade faience tile panels depicting native flora and fauna, inspired by the historic ornamentation of Milwaukee's Wells building and the artist's explorations of local parks and natural spaces. Tyjeski, who previously wrote about Milwaukee's historic faience tiles and architectural terra cotta, uses a wet-clay carving and hand-glazing process to create intricate, nature-themed designs.