Friday, April 11, 2008
St. Bernard Church Gym, 2450 Atwood Ave.
Tickets: $15. No reservations necessary.

5:00 Happy Hour
5:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 Auction, featuring our local recycling advocate George Dreckmann

Preview finished pieces ~ By Individuals • By Businesses • Overview

Paul Raymond, owner of Home & Office Upholstery on Atwood Avenue, purchased this chair from St. Vincent DePaul’s thrift store in 2000 after first spotting it on the curb outside the former Wayhouse of Light, the home and studio of Madison artist Mona Webb., during the time that the Williamson Street building was being cleaned out after her death in 1998.
Paul didn't have room in has van at the time, and thought of it as a sign that it appeared a few days later at St. Vincent DePaul's.

Webb is well-known for her eclectic style and use of mosaics and found objects (including shells, toys and costume jewelry and mirrors) in her sculpture and painting.

Mona Boulware Webb: “The Queen of Willy Street,” Winter 2002, Folk Art Messenger

Left: before work begins on the chair.
Right: Chair is nearly complete. Upholstered by
Paul Raymond, Home & Office Upholstery, hand painting by Judy Landsman.

This finished piece will be auctioned off at the fundraising event April 11th.