Art Happens Here with Bruce Mackley: Recent Episodes
LCC Connect
This fascinating show takes you on a journey across Lansing Community College to explore the inspired collection of art & sculptures located on our campuses and surrounding areas.
Our host will provide, in great detail, background and history on all of the sculptures on campus, from the 30 foot tall Red Ribbon in the Sky and our towering Elementary display to the many pieces of one-of-kind indoor art on display.
Bruce talks with the multifaceted Jack Bergeron. Bergeron did not discover his artistic side until college, but once he did discover it, he never looked back.
Bruce chats with the legendary Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.
A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; conclusion to the conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.
A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities.
Former LCC President Brent Knight and current President of Mayottegroup Architects Matt McGaughey imagining a college like no other.
An insightful discussion with Dr. Knight on his transformational role taking the helm at LCC.
LCC President Emeritus Dr. Brent Knight reflects upon his personal history and artistic influences prior to LCC.
Artist, musician, influencer, mentor... is there anything Denny Preston isn’t great at? https://www.facebook.com/groups/106859739347010 (Facebook: Dennis Preston)
Local art legend Denny Preston on history, style, and what fuels his boundless imagination.
Brian Whitfield returns and discusses the social impact and legacy of his art, and provides a peek into what it’s like creating his complex, multi-story murals.
Acclaimed Lansing artist Brian Whitfield shares his background and philosophy, and delves into his creative process when creating the extraordinary oversize paintings that he’s known for.
Switching gears from traditional creative expression, an ambitious art installation at LCC West is realized through months of Scene Shop student skill and determination.
Portrait artist Josh Risner returns to discuss how deeply authenticism guides his work, and how it influenced his iconic portrait of Malcolm X for LCC.
The profusely talented Josh Risner shares some of his history, philosophy, and what it means to be The Michigan State Capital Artist in Residence. https://internal.lcc.edu/buildforward/catalog/ (Website: LCC Campus Art Catalog)
Part 2 of a conversation with sculptor Jim Cunningham, discussing his creative style and the impact of art in public spaces. We discuss the downtown campus sculpture Global Community, along with the peculiarities and expectations of working with stainless steel.
A conversation with one of mid-Michigan’s pre-eminent metal sculptors on his background, philosophy, and the challenges he faced creating one of LCC’s most iconic installations, also known as the “Red Ribbon” sculpture.
An episode on the beauty of typography on a modern-day relic, and the perils of wearing skinny pants.
Where design, craftsmanship, and technical expertise intersect with institutional branding. This symbol will represent countless LCC Fire Academy grads in what is considered a “generational” career path, for a very long time. https://www.lcc.edu/academics/areas-of-study/health-public-service/fire-science/ (LCC Fire Science Program)
An interview with LCC Art & Design Program Chair, Professor Brian Bishop. We discuss his philosophy on creativity, work style, and some of the outdoor installations that he's created for the college. https://www.lcc.edu/academics/areas-of-study/arts-communication/art-and-design.html (LCC Art and Design Program)
We talk with Brian Bishop, Fine Artist, Art & Design Program Chair/Faculty at LCC. https://www.lcc.edu/academics/areas-of-study/arts-communication/art-and-design.html (LCC Art and Design Program)
We cover the design and installation of a donated/repurposed manufacturing robotic arm, re-imagining the role of this purposefully-built piece of heavy machinery. https://www.lcc.edu/community/center-manufacturing-excellence.html (LCC Center for Manufacturing Excellence)