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Anti-Social-Climber Series

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The all-mighty dollar...

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Artist: JoshuaOpdenaker ( )

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Joshua Opdenaker runs his studio through the 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. Josh's style is impossible to generalize or classify.

Email: joshua4118@aol.com

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_________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

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Right on! The human condition can sure be a sad one at times, but we can only practice what we preach and hope that others are influenced along the way.
» Posted by LucidVisions on 5/31/2006 9:58:14 AM.

awesome
nice work, really makes you think....at least we glassblowers have found a positive and enjoyable way to make a living. We are all bound to money and social forces, but at least with glass we are making the world a more beautifull place every time we open the kiln in the morning. very cool piece, would love to see a series!
» Posted by CuatroKruse on 5/31/2006 10:25:25 AM.

damn josh....
you're totaly right.....
but lighten up a little ,eh...i just got up....
pce.
» Posted by SeanStirlingSmiley on 5/31/2006 12:54:45 PM.

yea word
hack that umbilical chord...
» Posted by Slinger on 5/31/2006 3:05:53 PM.

heart on your sleeve
I think thats the expression and it takes guts as youre bound to get shot.I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment and love the figures very much. Look foreward to seeing more.
Peter Cummings
» Posted by petercummings on 5/31/2006 7:02:31 PM.

word......
money will make people do some stupid selfish shit, both political and social. The sas face is you have to go and sell that vase, to get money, to make more shit about being frustrated bout the worlds facination with money....go figure. Kepp it up, can't wait to see more!
» Posted by MicahEvans on 6/1/2006 5:49:16 AM.

why
you so mad....wait were broke
» Posted by NathanPurcell on 6/2/2006 11:11:48 AM.

....
goddamn I wish I could spell....
» Posted by MicahEvans on 6/2/2006 2:04:56 PM.

play on playa
nice work, homey. It was cool to meet all you guys this weekend, and peep out all the ill work you guys have on display up there. Thanx for the hospitality, I had a lot of fun. Take it easy, an I'm sure I'll be seein' you guys in the near future.
» Posted by PeterWoloszyn on 6/5/2006 8:16:14 PM.

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