I work out of a 1000 square foot studio in my home located in Wauwatosa, WI.
and can be reached via email
vlsculptures @ tds.net
or for studio appointments call 414-771-8541
V.L. Schleicher
Sculptor/Designer/Advocate
There are a number of ribbons that run thru my Life and Art, my passion for my community, People (kids, women, family), Culture, History and Gardens.
My path as an artist has pulled these ribbons together. It is a journey that has evolved over time and incorporates all of my passions - history, sculpture for public places, design of landscapes, and the love of life and nature. I create places and pieces of beauty where people, architecture, landscape and art come together and meld into one. I am an artist that takes note of people, time, place, and bring meaning to share with others. The art I create encourages contemplation, meditation, rejuvenation of the soul, energy and healing.
A sculptor who produces small to large scale works of Art that hang in public, private, interior and exterior places.
An observer who takes note of all that surrounds me and moves me from one passage to another. Like the saying, “I used to think… but now I…” it’s those happenings in our lives that bring the revelations to the foreground and inspire us to greater beginnings and better art.
She considers herself, "A student of life", my passion as an artist is A visual statement bringing together the process of "life" and "choice" that transcends time".
Many of her works have a factual/historical meaning. Recent works of art incorporates an element of energy and healing. My work with family history has touched my art with the productions of Family Tree Art, and Family Crests that preserves the unique linage of all of us, holding our name in this particular place and time for generations to come. This is a way we can all document our History for those who come after us. These are commission pieces as all our family lineages are different.
Valorie Schleicher a sculptor and owner of V.L. Schleicher Sculptures LLC an individual artist committed to the exposure, and enrichment of the arts in the areas of kids, community and culture. Over the last five years she has not only pursued her art full time, she has purposed, organized and executed a number of community events that enriched the lives of each of these. As an Artist Valorie believe that her contribution to the community and society not only comes from her work, but also her activities bringing avenues for others, to emerge, participate and promote the Arts.
Education:
Graduate
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design,
Fine Art, Sculpture & Communication Design
International Studies:
Graduate
Cardinal
University
Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
Affiliations:
American Ceramic Society
Commemorative Air Force: Wisconsin Wing Non-Profit Organization
(Preserving WWII Aircraft and History)
Eastern Tennessee Historical Society, ETHS
Italian Community Center ICC, Milwaukee WI.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, MIAD Alumni
Milwaukee Artists Resource Association, MARN
Potters Council
Southern Poverty Law Center: Teaching Tolerance
Tosa Fest Fine Art Shows
Tosa SkateBoarders United, Non-Profit group dedicated to building a skate park in Wauwatosa.
Ulster Historical Society UHS, Life time member