Tuesday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 2 Shipshewana Flea Market Opening Days Shipshewana, Indiana Experience the largest outdoor flea market in the Midwest, with over 1,000 vendors. Friday, May 4 - Saturday, May 5 Shipshewana Mayfest Downtown Shipshewana, Indiana Welcome spring at this event offering homemade foods, family entertainment, kiddie activities, and a parade. In his spacious studio located in a former boiler building at The Old Bag Factory, one can see John Mishler working on his sculptures. From pedastal pieces to large scale freestanding sculptures, many are kinetic - having elements that move gracefully in the wind through the use of bearings. Much of his recent work is in aluminum but he also works in stainless steel, painted steel and wood.
Commissions are welcome.
In the wall sculptures Mishler combines different metals, colors and textures such as copper, aluminum and brass. Texture is a very important part of these pieces and can be seen in the use of diamond plate aluminum and the brushings on the finished metals. As in his sculptures, Misher gets inspiration from recycled industrial materials. There are many interesting shapes and textures that can be found in industrial materials which are incorporated into his tables and benches.