This mural in Centro Hispano of Dane County’s new kitchen is one of a series of murals at Centro Hispano in Madison, WI. It was painted by West High School SAIL (Student Achievement through Individualized Learning)students, UW Office of Educational Opportunities Technology & Art students, and community members. It was funded by the Wisconsin Arts Baord and UW Office of Educational Opportunities.
“Words cannot describe the complexity of these pieces or the amazement they produce, but let me recommend these boxes filled with gleanings from Canadian antique stores, Mexico City market places, the dime stores of Laredo, Texas and St. Vincent’s in Madison. Purple wings tucked into a handkerchief of printed violets, faded photographs, holy cards, seashells, bangles, jewelry, velvet, holy statues, baby bracelets, little bones, mirrors, motors and sheets from old books.” Michael Bonesteel, Isthmus Weekly Newspaper
“The most striking aspect of Ms. Flores’s (Kilfoy) work is the continuity and often poignancy she creates by skillfully assembling elements that are sometimes literal, sometimes abstract, yet always accessible.”
“Her finest achievement is her understanding and control of mood. An ‘economic’ artist and a determined self-disciplinarian, Ms. Flores (Kilfoy) has mostly limited herself to small 3/D collage with found materials and mounted boxes. This practice has lent her product considerable refinement and technical assurance.”
“Ms. Flores (Kilfoy) has demonstrated the universal appeal of her sculptural collage art all the way from prize-winning at major regional exhibits (such as Beloit College Annual) to attracting young people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds to study and produce their own collage works.”
“Hers is the perfect medium for ethnic expression and intergenerational communication.” James Eatman, Director, Dane County Arts Council
“My interest in diverse cultures, especially my love of Hispanic cultures is evident in the current exhibit. The little charms are ‘milagros’ or ‘miracles’ which I purchased from street vendors. They are pinned to the robe of the statue of a person’s favorite saint in order to bring benefit. Thus, a milagro of a house will bring blessings to one’s home.” Sharon Kilfoy, Bon Appetit Cafe exhibit
View the artist’s statement from EL CRUCERO DE MI CORAZON exhibit.
Sharon Kilfoy exhibited a series of collages in “Crucero de Mi Corazon” (“Crossroads of My Heart”) at Bon Appetit Cafe on Willy St. in Madison, WI.
Sharon Kilfoy exhibited a piece titled “My Mother’s Red Belt” in a show titled “Red” in Milwaukee.
Exhibit of Williamson St Art Center student work at Mother Fool’s Coffee House in Madison, WI.
During the 2-week artist-in-residency at Freedom Elementary School in Freedom, WI, K-2 students made soft sculptures and 3rd graders made found art sculptures. The residency was funded by the parent group.
This mural is one of a series of murals at Centro Hispano of Dane County in Madison, WI. It was painted by West High School SAIL (Student Achievement through Individualized Learning) students and was funded by the Wisconsin Arts Board.
This is a series of 3 murals in the cafeteria at Freedom Elementary School in Freedom, WI. It was painted by 4th & 5th graders with parent volunteers and was funded by the parent group.