Leading up to our final day of bidding on April 25, The Record Exchange is showcasing the artists who donated their talents to the seventh annual MUNNY Silent Auction Fundraiser. Featured in this post is John Warfel.

CURRENT BID: $50
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ABOUT THE ARTIST

John Warfel, a half-Basque man (note unique middle name), is a North End resident and works by day as the Graphic Design Manager at a large local employer. In order to get his hands dirty with art in his spare time, John likes to draw, paint and make prints. In his case, spare time is usually the quiet late night hours when the family is asleep and the beer is especially tasty.

To view more of John’s art and design work, visit halfbasquejob.com.

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Leading up to our final day of bidding on April 25, The Record Exchange is showcasing the artists who donated their talents to the seventh annual MUNNY Silent Auction Fundraiser. Featured in this post is Erin Cunningham.

CURRENT BID: $125
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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Erin Cunningham is an artist who lives and works in Boise. She has a wiener dog named Tito and loves pizza. Her favorite color is green.

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Leading up to our final day of bidding on April 25, The Record Exchange is showcasing the artists who donated their talents to the seventh annual MUNNY Silent Auction Fundraiser. Featured in this post is Filip Vogelpohl.

CURRENT BID: $50
BID ON THIS MUNNY HERE

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Filip Vogelpohl, born in Progue, Czech Republic, fled to America in 1987. He grew up in Boise, Idaho, taking art classes in Jr. High and High School. After graduating High School, Vogelpohl visited Eugene, Oregon, where his instant attraction to glassblowing sparked. In 1997, Vogelpohl began flameworking in his garage. The first two years involved much torch time and guidance from Robert Mickelson, Kevin O’Grady and Casare Toffolo.

A portion of Filip’s work revolves around spheres; exquisitely large ones. Vogelpohl is known for his unique vortex marbles. He was the first to create a five inch borosilicate vortex marble. Sculptural and functional glass also play a big role in Vogelpohl’s lampworking career.

“There is so much satisfaction working with this medium. I have no doubt that I will never stop learning and forever be inspired,” he says.

Vogelpohl’s art is displayed in many boutiques and galleries throughout the United States, Japan and in his own gallery in Boise, Boise Art Glass.

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Leading up to our final day of bidding on April 25, The Record Exchange is showcasing the artists who donated their talents to the seventh annual MUNNY Silent Auction Fundraiser. Featured in this post is Karen Bubb.

CURRENT BID: $65
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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Karen Bubb is Public Arts Manager for the Boise City Department of Arts & History and the downtown redevelopment agency. She is also an Affiliate for Boise State University’s (BSU) Centre for Creativity and Innovation in the College of Business and Economics. She has a Masters in Public Administration and Graduate Certificate for Regional and Community Planning from BSU and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Oregon. Bubb works in many mediums, including stained glass, encaustic painting, ceramics, printmaking and collage. Her art is represented in numerous private collections and the permanent collection of the Boise Art Museum.

Artist Statement: Thaddeus means “courageous heart.” He is a talisman created to help us humans face matters of the heart with courage, strength, and grace. The coiled snake on his head is a symbol of transformation and rebirth. Gaze into his calm, green “infinity” symbol eyes and you’ll be ready to stare down anything that life throws at you.

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Leading up to our final day of bidding on April 25, The Record Exchange is showcasing the artists who donated their talents to the seventh annual MUNNY Silent Auction Fundraiser. Featured in this post is Mike Wiensz.

CURRENT BID: $100
BID ON THIS MUNNY HERE

Artist Statement: This is my little black metal Kommandoo! Made with sharpies and cigarettes! Inkvision Uber Alles!!!

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