I have been playing with a concept for the past few semester involving chicken wire lanterns. I began blowing into the wire and have been pleased with the effects. Displayed in a white room the light splays onto the wals around the viewer and onto their bodies as well. A single piece then involves the lantern, the viewer, and the surrounding borders. Trying to express to the viewer that glass especially extends beyond the object itself. Light and glass inarguably coexist wiht each other. It is easy to say that I am finding an end with the mesmorizing qualities of the material. But in another sense I am trying to use it as a means to the end, speaking of the space rather than the object. Everything is still very much in process.
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Going to school at Anderson University, under English born glass blower Arlon Bayliss. Developing skills and pushing my imagination. Interestd in many different sectors of glass art at this point. Recently set up a torchworking table. But for now am experienced with off-hand. tradistionalism, ain't it a bitch
each fall our department trips it up to Chi-town for SOFA. If you're in the Illinois area you should definately hit this shit up. I makes you realize how small our glass world is. Also it gives you a little hope as an artist, exposing you to all the shitty "fine art" (not all of it).
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