TEAM WISCONSIN 2
Block #11
Team Name: Team USA
Sculpture Title: When Grief Takes Wing Love Remains
Artist Statement: Team USA created the piece with their individual art form/style. This piece is a symbol of our lifelong friendship & how our art can become one. We came from different backgrounds and Art has brought us together as best friends for grief & love but always love.
Team Members:
- Thomas Queoff (Captain) - Originally from Green Bay, WI, graduated from UWM with an MFA in Sculpture. Started snow carving in 1986, team was in the 1998 Nagano Olympics and took a Bronze. Professional sculptor in Milwaukee, Wi in 1977.
- Mike Martino - Born and raised in Kenosha, Wi, Primarily a figurative sculpture and work in bronze.
- Mike Sponholtz - Born and raised in Tish Mills, WI, Graduated from UWM in Art & Design. Has been snow carving since 1987.