Self Portrait, Image: Nancy Yu How Nancy Yu learned to make armour from the inside out Nancy Yu (NC Qin) works in cast glass and flamework, building objects that are simultaneously ancient and contemporary—headdresses, armour, helmets, crowns—and asking what happens when the things we wear to protect ourselves become the very things that hurt us. […]
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Toots Zynsky, Image credit: Nicole Ross “When I hear music, it translates into color.”— Toots Zynsky In the pantheon of contemporary glass artists, few figures command the reverence and recognition accorded to Toots Zynsky. Her revolutionary filet-de-verre technique has not only redefined the possibilities of glass as an artistic medium but has also established her
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When Spanish sculptor Eudald De Juana Gorriz’s work recently appeared in Hong Kong’s Harbour City Mall, thousands of passersby encountered something unexpected: sculptures that seemed to exist between worlds…
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Self portrait, Image credit: Szilvia Simon-Nagy Border Beings: Ceramic Forms in Perpetual Transformation Hungarian artist Zsolt József Simon creates ceramic sculptures that capture living motion within static form. His works are not merely motionless objects but “border beings” caught in transformation, inviting viewers to connect their still present with dynamic origins. Simon achieves remarkable technical
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In the depths of Quebec’s winter, where mercury retreats to the abyss of -35°C, Stephen Pon’s studio emerges as an ark of radiance. Here, in this crucible of creation, warmth flows not merely from glowing furnaces but emanates from the artist himself…
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Brent Kee Young is a luminary in contemporary glass art, celebrated as a master craftsman, innovative artist, and dedicated educator. As Professor Emeritus at the Cleveland Institute of Art, his influence extends far…
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Ken Eastman’s nomination for the 2024 Loewe Craft Prize with his piece “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” marks a significant milestone in his distinguished career in ceramics…
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In the serene environment of Carbondale, Illinois, Jiyong Lee operates at the intersection of art and science, transforming glass into mesmerizing sculptures that reflect the intricate beauty of life. As a distinguished artist and educator, Lee has played a pivotal role…
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Self portrait, Image credit: Curtis Benzle Curtis Benzle’s Artistic Voyage: Refining the Elegance of Colored Translucent Porcelain Curtis Benzle’s journey in the world of ceramics is a captivating narrative that began at Hillsdale College, Michigan. Guided by the expert hand of Bert Fink, Benzle delved into the traditional art of hand-building in ceramics, kindling a
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Austrian glass artist Bernd Weinmayer’s scientific glass (especially his plasma glass works) is known for its masterfull blend of rational and delicate artistic…
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