Video produced by Matt Binetti, Reservoir Video Co.

Beasts: Wild Animals in RAM’s Collection

February 18 – June 10, 2018
at Racine Art Museum

The multi-media exhibition, Beasts: Wild Animals in RAM’s Collection, takes a look at animals removed from daily life for most—creatures that are wild, dangerous, large, or less familiar. The lives of animals and humans are interwoven in many ways. The natural world, in all its variety, has long been a favorite topic for artists who marvel at its complexity, diversity, and beauty. They may also use it as a way to explore larger issues about the environment, humanity, society, or culture. The artists whose works are featured in this exhibition are drawn to depicting animals that are, perhaps, a little more removed from the daily lives of most—those that might be considered “beasts.”

The ceramic sculptures, fiber works, paintings, photographs, and prints that are included in Beasts are all drawn from RAM’s collection. Whether beasts are the primary focus of the work or characters involved in a broader story, their presence reflects the consistent human desire to make sense of the larger world.

More About the Exhibition

Exhibition Notes (PDF)

Press Room

Artists in the Exhibition

Nancy Y. Adams, Stanley Abstetar, Eric Avery, Chris Berti, Frank Boyden, Nancy Elkholm Burkert, Beth Cavener, Sue Coe, Warrington Colescott, Linda Cordell, Eugene Deutch, Dimitriev (Kholui Studios), Carol Eckert, Gayle Fichtinger, Edward Gorey, Peter Gourfain, Laurie Hogin, Edgar Imler, Sergei Isupov, Charles Johnson, Dafna Kaffeman, Ron Meyers, Cynthia A. Osborne, Tod Pardon, Joseph Piccillo, Lindsay Pichaske, Tom Rauschke, Ed Rossbach, Adrian Saxe, Scott Schoenherr, Esther Shimazu, Robert Silverman, Chuzo Tamotzu, Susan Thayer, Tom Uttech, Beth Van Hoesen, Jason Walker, Waswo X. Waswo, Kaaren Wiken, and Anne Wilson

Beasts: Wild Animals in RAM’s Collection

February 18 – June 10, 2018
at Racine Art Museum
Video produced by Matt Binetti, Reservoir Video Co.

The multi-media exhibition, Beasts: Wild Animals in RAM’s Collection, takes a look at animals removed from daily life for most—creatures that are wild, dangerous, large, or less familiar. The lives of animals and humans are interwoven in many ways. The natural world, in all its variety, has long been a favorite topic for artists who marvel at its complexity, diversity, and beauty. They may also use it as a way to explore larger issues about the environment, humanity, society, or culture. The artists whose works are featured in this exhibition are drawn to depicting animals that are, perhaps, a little more removed from the daily lives of most—those that might be considered “beasts.”

The ceramic sculptures, fiber works, paintings, photographs, and prints that are included in Beasts are all drawn from RAM’s collection. Whether beasts are the primary focus of the work or characters involved in a broader story, their presence reflects the consistent human desire to make sense of the larger world.

More About the Exhibition

Exhibition Notes (PDF)

Press Room

Artists in the Exhibition

Nancy Y. Adams, Stanley Abstetar, Eric Avery, Chris Berti, Frank Boyden, Nancy Elkholm Burkert, Beth Cavener, Sue Coe, Warrington Colescott, Linda Cordell, Eugene Deutch, Dimitriev (Kholui Studios), Carol Eckert, Gayle Fichtinger, Edward Gorey, Peter Gourfain, Laurie Hogin, Edgar Imler, Sergei Isupov, Charles Johnson, Dafna Kaffeman, Ron Meyers, Cynthia A. Osborne, Tod Pardon, Joseph Piccillo, Lindsay Pichaske, Tom Rauschke, Ed Rossbach, Adrian Saxe, Scott Schoenherr, Esther Shimazu, Robert Silverman, Chuzo Tamotzu, Susan Thayer, Tom Uttech, Beth Van Hoesen, Jason Walker, Waswo X. Waswo, Kaaren Wiken, and Anne Wilson

Sample of Work in the Exhibition

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Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:

Platinum Sponsors

The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Racine Community Foundation logo
United Way Of Racine County logo
Windgate Foundation

Diamond Sponsors

Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Foundation for the Arts
Diane Zebell

Gold Sponsors

Anonymous
A.C. Buhler Family
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Wisconsin Arts Board 50th Anniversary Logo

Silver Sponsors

Anonymous
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Baird
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Sharon and Tom Harty
Dave and Judy Hecker
Paul Kalke
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Lang Family Foundation
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Sandra Shove
Willard and Mary Walker

Bronze Sponsors

Carol Baylon
Rose and Peter Christensen
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Patricia and Richard Ehlert
Express Employment Professionals
Deborah Ganaway
Carol Griseto
Hitter’s Baseball
SC Johnson
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy and Nick Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
JoAnna Poehlmann
Rasmussen Diamonds
Harold and Lois Solberg
Kathy Stranghellini
Tito’s
Twin Disc
Janna Waldeck
Barbara Waldman

Media Sponsor

Radio Milwaukee logo

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