Klaus Moje, Untitled, 2006. Kilnformed glass. H 59, W 59 in. collection: the corning museum of glass
On May 14, 2013, the Pilchuck Glass School will revive its Libensky Brychtova Award, which debuted in 1996 when it was known simply as the “Libensky Award.” In an event at Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pilchuck will honor kilnforming master Klaus Moje, who will be presented with the 2013 award. Notably, it was at Pilchuck in 1979, that Moje openly shared with his students his concerns that his supplier of glass rods was about to go out of business. One of those students was Boyce Lundstrom, who would go on to found Bullseye Glass with Dan Schwoerer, and the company continues to champion Moje’s artwork through gallery exhibitions and other activities.
Moje, founding director of the glass workshop at the Canberra School of Art (now part of Australian National University), is expected to be there to accept the award in person. Previous winners include Pilchuck founder Dale Chihuly (1996), Stanislav Libensky and Jaroslava Brychtova (2002), and, most recently, Paul Marioni (2009).
Tickets to the event, entitled “Pilchuck Celebrates” will be $100, though those artists who have donated to the school’s annual gala are eligible to receive complimentary tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
IF YOU GO:
Seattle, WA 98109Tickets: $100For more information: www.pilchuck.com EDITOR’S NOTE: The information box above was originally posted with the incorrect date for the award celebration. The correct date is May 14, 2013.