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see Steve Wirtz sculpture at:
Paper Discovery Center, 425
W. Water St., Appleton, Wisconsin. Phone:
920-380-7491
Sweet Lips Art and Gift Gallery,
103 Church St., Lake Mills, WI
920-648-1000
The Village Firefly,
2422 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX Phone: 713-522-2808
The
Goldsmith, 177 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, WI
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Thank you Chicago

WIRTZ 08-242010:
Well, the 2010 Gold Coast Art Show is in the books. The new location and
dates had their challenges and rewards. I thought the view from Grant park
was inspiring. The short Saturday hours felt weird (getting done at 3? I
didn't know what to do with myself!) but, Sunday was glorious. Thank you to
all of you who visited, laughed, and purchased my art. Maybe see you next
year? -Steve Wirtz
Rare Wire Cobra Seen at Art Show

CARTUNA 07-29-2010:
A rare chicken wire cobra was seen on the
grounds of the Gold Coast Art Show in Chicago, IL on August 21. While not
poisonous, the rare wire cobra can inflict damage to one's fingers if
handled improperly. The beast was estimated to be a length of 6 feet, as
everyone seemed to be to 'chicken' to get near enough for an accurate
measurement. Nearby, artist Steve Wirtz was seen bending up a wire flute to
charm the reptile. No update was available at the time of this publishing.

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PAPIER MACHE ARTIST/SCIENTIST HAS CONCERNS
ABOUT SEA LIFE

CARTUNA 07-29-2010:
Papier mache' artist and part-time oceanographer
Steve Wirtz expressed some concerns recently at a gathering in his
Milwaukee, WI studio. "Although the oil seems to have stopped leaking into
the Gulf of Mexico, we cannot assume that everything will be fine and dandy"
the artist explained. "Some of the damage may take years to manifest
itself." The artist/scientist went on to explain that some species of sea
life may end up with diseases or perhaps even genetic mutations from the
presence of toxic oil in the ecosystem. When asked to speculate on how some
of these mutations may manifest themselves, Wirtz produced the "Alice
Grouper", seen above. Those present were noticeably shaken by this
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