Wit/Whim

June 13–August 10, 2025

Wit/Whim explored themes of play, family, and a sense of belonging, inviting visitors to examine the intricate ways these concepts intersected and influenced our lives. The featured artists created immersive worlds with their work, experimented with different materials, and provided insightful reflections on their personal stories and collective experiences.

This exhibition encouraged visitors to contemplate essential questions about joy and community: How did we forge the bonds that connected us? What role did play have in the creative process? Through a blend of documentary and personal narratives, the artists in "Wit/Whim" sensitively explored their biographies, relationships with the world, and the essence of human connection and community.

Wit/Whim expansively considered contemporary fiber art and included the artists Russell Barratt, Susie Brandt, Ella Clemons, Will Grimm, Jeila Gueramnian, Luke Haynes and Nicole Leth, Lexy Ho-Tai, Julian Jamaal Jones, Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, Ai Kijima, Émilie Trahan, and Anna Torma.

Three public programs took place in concert with the exhibition:

Affirmation Quilt Project Lecture and Event with Luke Haynes and Nicole Leth

On Monday, June 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM; the lecture took place from 6:00 to 6:45 PM; quilt drop occurred at Cedarburg's City Hall at 7:00 PM.

Cedarburg Public Library, W63N589 Hanover Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012

Cedarburg City Hall, W63N645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012

It was an evening with acclaimed artists Luke Haynes and Nicole Leth at the Cedarburg Public Library. Attendees enjoyed a lecture by Luke about his quilting practice and learned about Nicole and Luke's collaborative project, "Affirmation Quilts."

Gallery Talk with Jeila Gueramian

On Friday, June 13, 2025, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, audiences experienced Jeila Gueramian's immersive, whimsical installation created specifically for WMQFA. 

Gallery Talk with Susie Brandt, Julian Jamaal Jones, Ai Kijima, and Will Grimm

On Saturday, August 9, 1:00–2:30 PM, we celebrated the closing of the exhibition “Wit/Whim” with an artist panel discussion featuring Susie Brandt, Will Grimm, Julian Jamaal Jones, and Ai Kijima.

Wit/Whim was curated by WMQFA Senior Curator Emily Schlemowitz. Generous support for the exhibition and related programs was provided by the Hoke Family Foundation.