~the medical series~

This body of work by Joshua Opdenaker is described as sophisticated edgy. Some of the pieces like the needle and oxygen mask provoke an aggressive sensation. Although some works are more intimidating than others, all emit a sterile and medical feel. While these items’ intended use is to heal people, they present a high contrast by equally making people feel uncomfortable.

This page has been viewed 2232 times by 1882 visitors.
(Not including visits today. Stats updated nightly.)

One in the chamber 512 x 768 pixels (50 KB) 1 Comment Fully functional large scale needle, Glass, Cast rubber, Paint, Red liquid. 32.5"x18"x3"	Cure for the common cold 876 x 584 pixels (74 KB) 0 Comments Glass, Paint, Liquid, Found Fragment. 14.5"x8"x8" (although dimensions may vary)	Oxygen Mask 876 x 584 pixels (70 KB) 0 Comments Glass, Felt. 15"x8"x6"
299 x 600 pixels (26 KB) 0 Comments	600 x 579 pixels (43 KB) 0 Comments	349 x 600 pixels (20 KB) 0 Comments
Can you hear me now 876 x 584 pixels (71 KB) 0 Comments Glass, Rubber tubing. 14"x16"x13.5"

Artist: JoshuaOpdenaker ( )

Contact Artist

Joshua Opdenaker is the resident artist at Philadelphia Glass Works. After studying stone carving in college he began lampworking in 2002 and has learned the techniques to convey his own messages and theories through his sculpture. His work never gets stale by constantly changing subject matter. The style of his work is impossible to generalize or classify.

Email: joshua4118@aol.com

To new glassartists.org users: navigate by staying to the center of the page and scrolling down. Click on thumbs for their detailed galleries.

_________IN MY OWN WORDS________
i believe that the beauty of glass sculpting comes from the never ending struggle for perfection in theory and in execution. The art is not in the finished piece itself; the art is in the process of physically making the work.

josh opdenaker
908 A north third
philadelphia PA

Gallery Root: http://www.GlassArtists.org/JoshuaOpdenaker

View the Map of Joshua Opdenaker's Gallery

Comments on This Gallery Page

nice work josh
wow..incredible !
» Posted by SeanStirlingSmiley on 3/1/2006 7:22:39 PM.

nice
i like these a lot...
» Posted by Pakoh on 3/1/2006 7:41:33 PM.

yep!
That works really well! Thanks for sharing.

Travis
» Posted by TravisWeberGlass on 3/1/2006 10:11:27 PM.

:)
very cool, well made and presented
» Posted by MKTFire on 3/2/2006 9:49:16 AM.

whoha
your trust fund must be huge!!
» Posted by gnar on 3/10/2006 5:35:39 PM.

hell yea
make some more of this stuff its awesome

» Posted by Bryan on 4/19/2006 8:33:33 AM.

very nice
great concept, well executed
» Posted by Les on 5/17/2006 1:58:53 PM.

great work
I admire you for taking the time to make such unusual pieces, must have been lots of fun, very original and sharp!
» Posted by CuatroKruse on 5/31/2006 10:29:17 AM.

!!!!!-Big Guns.........!
After seeing these pieces in person-
(Pill Bottle & Syringe) my jaw dropped...!
I got to see first hand just how huge they are...and how it changes the impact of the work on the veiwer.
Sick work Josh.........!
» Posted by SeanStirlingSmiley on 7/1/2006 4:52:45 AM.

Would you like to post a comment on this gallery page?

» In order to post comments you need to Sign Up for an Account.
» If you already have an Account, you can Sign in. to post a comment.

Glass Art Marketplace

-Your Shopping Cart-

»Art Glass Decor (88)

·Glass Candle Holders (7)

·Glass Goblets (2)

·Glass Lamps & Chandeliers (9)

·Glass Paperweights (4)

·Glass Vases & Vessels (6)

·Stained Glass (3)

»Functional Glass Art (10)