Mary Nohl: a lifetime in art

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Mary Nohl : A Lifetime in Art tells the story of Milwaukee-born artist, Mary Nohl. A prolific and fanciful maker who worked in a variety of media, Nohl was both a mysterious figure and an iconic "outsider" artist. Nohl didn't just make art--she lived it. From the time she was young, Mary enjoyed making things, from the model airplane that won her a citywide prize to assignments in shop class, where she learned to work with tools. Her interests in art blossomed during the years she spent training at the Art Institute of Chicago, leading to a lifetime of curiosity and ventures into new artistic media. From pottery to silver jewelry and oil painting to concrete sculpture, Mary explored new ways of making art. Nohl, who made her home on the shores of Lake Michigan, decorated the interior of her cottage with bright colors and eye-catching figures in driftwood and glass. During her later years, her home became known as the "Witch's House"--a place of local legend known far beyond Fox Point. Though she died in 2001, Mary's legacy continues.;The witch's house -- Childhood adventures -- Learning to be an artist -- Danny diver -- The art of teaching -- Loving clay and silver -- Paintings galore -- Inside Mary's house -- Outside Mary's house -- Leaving the lakeshore.