Alan Iwamura explores glass in its many forms as a pursuit to contextualize the duality of identity and difference. Drawing on narratives that seek to bridge the gap between oneself and one’s lived experience, Iwamura’s works occupy a space of familiarity and estrangement.
Alan Iwamura is currently the Glass Studio Manager at the Toledo Museum of Art. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from CSU, Fullerton and a bachelor’s degree in studio art and education from CSU, Chico. Iwamura has taught accredited courses in glass for many institutions across the United States. He is a recipient of the Leo Friedman Graduate Fellowship, New York’s Metropolitan Glass Group Fellowship, Craftsperson in Residence, (Gaffer), at Pilchuck Glass School, and his artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally.
IG: @alaniwamura
