John Wilde and Flora Langlois

Magic Realism

March 8 - April 5, 2025

"In celebration of 100 years of Magic Realism, Tory Folliard Gallery is pleased to present its new exhibition, featuring the work of renowned Wisconsin artist John Wilde (1919-2006) and his student, Flora Langlois (b. 1927). The exhibition blends dreamlike imagery with vivid depictions of the real world, inviting viewers to explore the boundless creativity and otherworldly narratives that have shaped modern art for the past century."

To view work by Flora Langlois (b. 1927) click HERE.

To view work by John Wilde (1919-2006) click HERE.

TD Brenner

Dogs, Ducks, and Deers

April 11 - May 3, 2025

Artist's Opening Reception: April 11th (Gallery Night) 5-8 PM

Wisconsin artist TD Brenner draws inspiration from everyday life blending modern art influences with naïve and primitive styles. He works in series to refine his visual language, using objects, animals, and people to capture the essence of the Midwest experience.

To view work by the artist click HERE.

Guzzo Pinc

My Body is a Lake

April 11 - May 31, 2025

Please Join Us:

Artist's Opening Reception: April 11th (Gallery Night) 5-8 PM Artist Talk:  April 26th, 1:30-2:30 PM

Wisconsin painter Guzzo Pinc blends bold colors with graphic elements to create dynamic abstract compositions that blur the boundaries between abstraction, figuration, pattern, and decoration. Drawing inspiration from graphic design, skateboards, comic books, and pop art, Pinc’s lush tapestry paintings on jute and canvas are visually striking and immersive. The current exhibition focuses on the theme of landscape, reimagined through Pinc’s distinctive and energetic style.

To view work by the artist click HERE.

Mary Jones

New Paintings

May 10 - May 31, 2025

Mary Jones likes to focus on the details of life. Her works are narrative glimpses into childhood memories and everyday occurrences. At first glance, the works are playful and naïve but with further contemplation, they grow impish and insightful. Her hard-edged drawings reflect a Chicago imagist school of influence. Elongated figures dance around elements of collage, fragments of text, and curious perspectives creating an unpredictable sense of whimsy.

Along with having won numerous awards for her artwork, Mary Jones has illustrated a number of educational books. The artist received a BFA from the University of Illinois and an MFA from Indiana University.

To view work by the artist click HERE.

Of Nature

June 6 - July 12, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6th, 1 - 3 pm

Of Nature brings together five painters and sculptors who reflect on the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Through paintings and sculptures, the artists explore the landscape, flora, and fauna, offering fresh perspectives on the world around us.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Chris Berti, Bethann Moran Handzlik, William Nichols, Michael Noland, George Shipperley, and Tom Uttech

Ron Isaac

New Work

June 6 - July 12, 2025

Ron Isaacs continues his 40+ year career of constructing and painting wood to resemble architectural clothing and other antique objects. Purposely devoid of figures, Isaacs invites the viewer to question what they are actually seeing. In this master’s hands, wood appears to be fabric, and leaves and branches are actually carefully constructed details. Combining trompe l’oeil painting with intricate wood assembling, Isaacs presents new sculptures that quietly demand a careful look to determine their true nature.

Isaacs has mounted numerous solo exhibitions nationwide and has work in the permanent collection of Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI; Hunstville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL; Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY; as well as many private and corporate collections.

To view additional work by the artist click HERE.

The Salon Show

July 18 - Sept. 6, 2025

Artist’s Reception: Gallery Night, July 18th, 5-8 pm

The Gallery’s largest and most important exhibition of the year includes a presentation of over 100 works of art by many of the region’s best-known artists. Many of the paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography will be showcased “salon style” in this exhibit. This major exhibition highlights the exceptional talent within the Gallery’s roster.

The “Salon Show” title makes reference to the classical Paris Salon, which regularly held exhibitions from the late 17th century to the late 19th century. To be included in the famous show was an entrée into the art world.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Rodger Bechtold, Mary Bero, Chris Berti, Craig Blietz, TD Brenner, Derrick Buisch, Jessica Calderwood, Mark Chatterley, Robert Cocke, Marion Coffey, Laura Dronzek, Mark Forth, Peter Gehrig, Ben Grant, Bethann Moran Handzlik, Doug Hatch, Michael Hedges, Kathy Hofmann, Laurie Hogin, Ron Isaacs, Mary Jones, Claire Kellesvig, Anna Kunz, Flora Langlois, Caitlin Lempia-Bradford, Cathy Martin, Mark Mulhern, Charles Munch, Dennis Nechvatal, William Nichols, Michael Noland, Russell Panczenko, Guzzo Pinc, Jeremy Popelka, Bill Reid, Jeffrey Ripple, Jason Rohlf, Jan Serr, George Shipperley, T.L. Solien, Fred Stonehouse, Paula Swaydan Grebel, Richard Taylor, Stephanie Trenchard, Tom Uttech, Russ Vogt, Robin Whiteman, John Wilde, Mary Alice Wimmer, and James Winn.

Michael Hedges

New Paintings

Sept. 12 - Oct. 12, 2025

Hedges effortlessly combines color, line, and form, producing a dialogue of reverberating hues and mark-making on every canvas. He has thoroughly absorbed the push-and-pull lessons of paint and dimensionality on a flat surface as if the work emerged alongside the Abstract Expressionists of the 1950s. His love of painting is matched only by his tremendous skill and dedication.

His paintings are in public and private collections throughout the United States.

To view additional work by the artist click HERE.

Doug Hatch

New Paintings

Sept. 12 - Oct. 12, 2025

Doug Hatch is best known for his realistic paintings of urban scenes. Working in his studio from photographs, Hatch employs traditional methods of photorealism using strong diagonals, reflected surfaces, and transparent components to elucidate vibrant street scenes. Influenced by Edward Hopper and Richard Estes, Hatch is particularly interested in interpreting daily life. Vibrant, detail oriented and filled with movement, the paintings of Doug Hatch capture a place and time of day, perfectly.

To view additional work by the artist click HERE.

Mark Mulhern

New Paintings

Oct. 17 - Nov. 22, 2025

One of the top figurative artists working today, Mark Mulhern portrays people and everyday objects in their surroundings. Carefully positioned figures appear natural as they exchange subtle gazes and implicit gestures. Liberated from detail, these paintings expose moments of everyday life that tap into the viewer’s mind. Complementing the expressiveness of the figurative works are the artist's simplified abstractions of shape, color and the containment of light.

Selected Public Collections

Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison, WI; Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI; The Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend,WI; Chazen Museum of Art, Madison, WI; Marshall Erdman & Associates, Madison, WI; McDonald’s Corporation, Oakbrook, IL; Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Milwaukee, WI; Quarles & Brady, LLP, Milwaukee, WI; Quad Graphics, Milwaukee, WI; UW Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI

To view additional work by the artist click HERE.