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Liebold Susan Liola Glu Gruen Violett 2014

Susan Liebold, "LIOLA.GLS", 2014. Under UV light, the photoluminescent glass glows, yet appears clear under white light.

Tuesday June 17, 2014 | by Lindsay von Hagn

EXHIBITION: “Glass Creatures” exhibit features studies of form by Susan Leibold and Mari Meszaros

FILED UNDER: Exhibition, New Work, News

Many glass artists are driven by the subject of water and the worlds encompassed inside of its bodies. In the 19th century, Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka studied and made extensive drawings of specimens they wanted to recreate for university study, and in addition to fruits and flowers, made realistic marine invertebrates from glass. A collection of their invertebrates is housed at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, and these extraordinary sculptures can also be seen on a 37-page online gallery on the Cornell website. Years ago, I had the rare opportunity to flamework on the Corning Museum of Glass’s functional replica of the Blaschka’s bellows-operated torch and workbench, managing to only create a small leaf or flower petal with its alcohol-burning flame. The size of the fire the Blaschkas worked with is much smaller than the gas and oxygen burning flame contemporary flameworkers are accustomed to, so I can attest that perfecting this process and completing the collection was no small accomplishment. Assembling these lifelike pieces with that technology in the late 1800s was certainly a labor of love. Though the Blaschkas were eventually contracted to make glass specimen for universities, the initial motivation to make these pieces must have been fueled by relentless inspiration.

L to R: Marc-Andre Fontaine and Armel Desreus.

Thursday June 5, 2014 | by Lindsay von Hagn

OPENING: Espace VERRE Graduate Exhibition

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Armel Desrues and Marc-Andre Fontaine, this year's graduates of the three-year Diploma of College Studies in Fine Crafts – Glass Option, offered through Espace VERRE and Cegep du Vieux Montreal, will be showcasing their work in the exhibit titled “SiO2” at Espace VERRE, on view today through September 5, 2014. Established in 1983, the non-profit organization Espace VERRE offers education programs in glassmaking for artists and the public in addition to their collegiate program, promotes glass art through exhibitions, sales, and special events, and offers studio rentals.

"I Am A Mountain"

Tuesday June 3, 2014 | by Lindsay von Hagn

Jens Pfeifer’s “I Am A Mountain” exhibit at the Chinese European Art Center

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A three month residency spent exploring the tendency of individuals to become absorbed within their own cultures despite being members of a global society has culminated in Katrin Korfmann and Jens Pfeifer’s exhibition, “I Am A Mountain” at the Chinese European Art Center in Xiamen, China.

Monday June 2, 2014 | by Lindsay von Hagn

American Glass Guild celebrates glass and light in Bryn Athyn, Pa at 10th annual conference

FILED UNDER: Announcements, Auction, Events

Now in its tenth year, the American Glass Guild will host its tenth annual conference, this year titled "Glasstopia," in Bryn Athyn, Pennslyvania, from Thursday, June 26 through Monday, June 30. The guild is aimed at people with an "interest in stained, leaded and decorative glass and its preservation and restoration," according to the organiztion's Website.

2013 Visiting Artist Ben Wright leading an open class.

Thursday May 29, 2014 | by Lindsay von Hagn

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Toyama City Institute of Glass Art Seeks 2014 Artist-in-Residence

FILED UNDER: Announcements, Call for Submissions, Education, News

The Toyama City Institute of Glass Art in Japan is now accepting applications for its Artist-in-Residence Program, which will take place later this year from October 20 through November 30, 2014. Located on the northwest coast of Japan, Toyama prides itself on being a "Glass Art City", with the school positioned in a creative environment ideal for studying the craft.

Face Lift, 2013

Tuesday May 27, 2014 | by Lindsay von Hagn

OPENING: Judy Chicago at David Richard Gallery

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Judy Chicago, known most famously for her feminist artworks like The Dinner Party (1979) and Birth Project (1980 - 85), will be showing recent works in glass, bronze, and ceramics at the David Richard Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. On view from June 14 through July 26, 2014, the exhibition entitled "Heads Up," will be up during the artist's 75th birthday on July 20th.