Woven glass designers tout “secret techniques” in kiln-formed work

Markow & Norris, Box of Koi, 2009. Woven kiln-formed glass. H 22, W 22, D 7 in.

On Friday, November 7th, glass designers Eric Markow and Thom Norris will return to the Maryland art gallery and studio where they studied kiln-formed glass technique five years ago for an exhibition of their latest woven glass creations that have been getting attention in luxury magazines as the Robb Report, as well as television news programs such as CBS Sunday Morning.

Through December 5th, 2009, the Weisser Gallery in Kensington, Maryland, will be showing “Woven Glass,” an exhibition of the tabletop, wall, and architectural glass forms that represent the duo’s well-executed kiln techniques, some of which take the process to a challenging scale with wall pieces.

Though they bill their process as “secret,” it is actually not difficult to figure out for anyone moderately experienced in flat glass technique. And they are far from the first to “weave” together glass into rug-like forms. However, their unique palette, precise fusing temperatures to maintain texture, and tasteful design sense come together to create pleasing, colorful objects that they have been very effective at getting noticed.

Their upcoming exhibition will feature the new works of their Origami Sculpture Collection, in addition to pieces which highlight the past five years of their accomplishments using woven glass techniques. More information is available on their own personal website or the Weisser Gallery site.

—Krystal Elliott