About Us

From the creators of Porter Art Guild comes Wild Fig Emporium, where sophistication gets delightfully quirky and wonder runs beautifully wild. Welcome to our enchanted realm—where tea is served on horseback beneath canopies of impossible blossoms, where feathers are sugar-dusted and light itself seems to dance among our creations. We create art for those who believe in midnight feasts with well-dressed foxes and garden parties where swans wear pearls. Here, summer speaks French, butterflies carry secret messages, and charm reigns supreme over a landscape of botanical daydreams and whimsical flights of fancy. Because some walls deserve to whisper magic.

 

Co-founders of Porter Art Guild and Wild Fig Emporium, John and Tracy Porter's creative journey began when they met in Chicago—he from Illinois, she freshly returned from Paris. United by artistic passion, they settled on a 21-acre Wisconsin farmette where their vision blossomed into something extraordinary—a place where the edge of wonder roams freely.

 

Their first venture, a hand-painted furniture company, quickly evolved as Tracy's artwork captivated audiences, expanding to apparel, rugs, and elegant dinnerware. With curiosity and commitment, they've navigated the intersections of creativity and commerce, weaving dreams into tangible treasures.

 

For John and Tracy, art transcends medium—it's a way of life where the soul of light blooms in flowers and ordinary moments transform into extraordinary memories. As parents of four sons, they've built a life rich in both creativity and marvel.

 

Through Porter Art Guild, they share their artistic journey with classical elegance. Now with Wild Fig Emporium, they invite you to explore the more fantastical side of their imagination—where refined sophistication dons dancing shoes, woodland creatures wear finery, and every piece beckons you to believe in impossible things... at least until breakfast.