Supernatural: Furniture Exploring the Traditions and Potential of Wisconsin Forestry
May 7 – June 4, 2004
Wisconsin Academy Gallery; Madison, WI
1922 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726
Phone: 608-263-1692
June 11 – Labor Day Weekend
Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center; Ashland, WI
2.5 miles west of Ashland, WI
Phone: 715-685-9983
Art Exhibit Handout (PDF, 836K)
SUPERNATURAL: Furniture Exploring the Traditions and Potential of Wisconsin Forestry
Wisconsin’s forests provide for our state in abundance. They serve as a magnificent backdrop for the natural beauty of our landscape. They generate products that improve our daily lives. They support our economy through high-paying jobs, tourism and recreation. Our forests provide the foundation of a rich history and the promise of a bright future for Wisconsin.
To promote an appreciation for the many values of our forests, Master of Fine Arts students, visiting artists, and faculty from the wood/furniture area of the UW-Madison Art Department created these pieces, which mimic the forest’s ability to be both beautiful and functional. Most were fashioned using undervalued species and wood products from the Forest Products Laboratory.
In celebration of 100 years of sustainable forestry in Wisconsin, this exhibit is a collaboration of the Wood and Furniture Area of the UW-Madison Art Department, the Wisconsin DNR Forestry Division, the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, and the Wisconsin Academy Gallery.