We are celebrating artist Marjorie Kreilick’s 97th birthday with this rare insider tour!

In the early 1960s, Marjorie Kreilick was commissioned to create ten marble and gold mosaics depicting the indigenous bioregions of Wisconsin, plus a large abstract lobby mural dedicated to the State’s motto “Forward”. The murals took two years to complete and were shipped from a Roman mosaic atelier direct to Milwaukee up the newly opened St Lawrence Seaway.

Join Docomomo-US/Wisconsin in learning the fascinating backstory of the creation of these phenomenal artworks, including rare behind-the-scenes peeks at the production of the murals, and visuals of the original paintings and project schemas for the murals in development. The event begins with a visual presentation by mosaic specialist Lillian Sizemore, and architectural historian Eric Vogel. Following the presentation you will have the opportunity to tour the 10 story State Office Building with Lillian and Eric, and see each of the Kreilick mosaics up close!