Joe Rauen is a builder of experimental musical instruments based in Munster Illinois. Many of the instruments he builds are assemblages of existing musical instrument parts and various found and household objects. His work is often thickly painted with patterns. Much of his work is presented in the context of sculpture. 

Website ((http://www.joerauen.com/)) \\
Instagram ((https://www.instagram.com/joe_rauen/)) \\
Youtube ((https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYhy1gxueP-YZdqaNEO5aw/videos))  \\
Maker Music Festival ((https://www.makermusicfestival.com/building/Partch/)) \\