Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck Brema’s studio. Photo by Madison Goldbeck Nearly seven years ago, Brema Brema and his family moved from Africa to the United States with the help of the United Nations. Today, Brema has risen from the mere coyness of his childhood as a reputable Milwaukee photographer and […]
UW-Milwaukee Graduates Open Community Art Studio “Yours Truly”
Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck In the heart of one of Riverwest’s most popular streets sits one of its newest business; a community art studio, Yours Truly, run by seven millennials under the age of 24. Established in June 2017, the ever-growing space is in the hands of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee […]
The Spiritual Awakening of a Post-Corporate Worker to Visual Artist and Creator
Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck At a young age, Lisa Battikha wouldn’t be satisfied with the options of the bedding when she went shopping. The colors and patterns never fit exactly what she wanted. In response, she would buy her own fabrics and create her own blankets and bedroom accessories. She […]