Part One

Stephen Lalik B.F.A. 1992, Northern Illinois University.

Mary and Leigh Block Museum Preparator, since 2008.

In college I concentrated on 3 areas of work. Bronze casting, ceramics (hand building & throwing) and assemblage (assembling found objects by welding or mechanically).

Part Two

In my work as a museum preparator I have been able to use skills that I developed in college. These include sculpting, welding, mold making, and casting.

Part Three

I’ve been interested in and making candles for 30+ years. Here are some studio photos and some of what I like to call my “candle altars”.