The Vega Story
Artist Stick Vega studied mathematics and economics, earning a B.S. in economics from UW-Madison and an MBA from Edgewood College. He owned and was CEO of online apparel retailers WinterSilks and Venus Sportswear. However, upon selling the companies more than a decade ago he headed straight to his studio - The Blast Factory in Monona, WI - to create explosive, modern art with gunpowder and high-speed fuse. Stick's current work includes paintings, drawings, fusographs (exploded photographs) and writing. Stick also dabbles in photography, investing, and Mezcal. Please follow Stick on Facebook and/or Twitter.
Gunpowder Painting
Fuse on Paper
Fuse Burned Photograph (Fusograph)
Fuse Painting
“The more gunpowder I use the less there is for killing people.”
stick vega
The Blast Factory
The Blast Factory is my playground and home base. I’ve produced hundreds of paintings and drawings in the place. We have hosted parties here, but not for socialites or celebrities. The mini “warehouse” is comprised of a 400 square foot indoor studio and an outdoor concrete slab where I can ignite my work. Located in Monona, Wisconsin, you will find:
Gunpowder. Paper. Fuse. Canvas. Paint. Scrapers. Lighters. Panels. Flamethrower.
SomaFM. Spotted Cow. Rancho De La Luna Mezcal. Archie.
Imagination. Energy. Fearlessness.
Explosions!
