May/June 2022**Print**

Glass Art^®

May/June 2022
Volume 37
Number 3

 

Independent Artist

Tim Rawlinson

Creating Places for Light to Play

by Joe Samuelson III

Photography by Sylvain Deleu, Ester Segarra, and Wakku Art Sääki

Tim Rawlinson began his artistic career as a painter before discovering the mesmerizing world of glass art. His series, Echoes of Light, is just one example of how Tim mixes primary glass colors like yellow and blue plus light to create a secondary shade of green. This magic is a constant throughout his work.

 

Artist to Artist

Lessons My Art Has Taught Me

Introduction by Vicki Schneider

Photography by Curt Kalousek, Joseph Ivacic, Bill Bachhuber, Kathleen Sheard, Kathy Engholm, Michael Barrett, Claire Kelly, Jen Elek, and Russell Johnson

Artist to Artist presents a behind-the-scenes glimpse into artists’ beliefs, feelings, and practices and provides a showcase for their work. Hot glass artist Joseph Ivacic, kiln forming/casting artist Kathleen Sheard, glassblowing/cold working artist Claire Kelly, and glassblowing artist Jen Elek share their thoughts on the lessons their art has taught them.

 

International Glass

Chris Day Politely Shouts

Dr. Julie Anne Denton

Photography by Agata Pec, Simon Bruntnell, Charlotte Graham, and John Bray

British sculptural glass artist Chris Day creates visceral work that is about the identity of a race of people and finding his own shattered identity after years of name calling, racial slurs, and prejudice. The artist is a storyteller who examines himself and racism through his artwork as he seeks to engage those who view his work in the conversation.

 

Hot Glass Studio Profile

The Fearless World of Amy Lemaire

by Sara Sally LaGrand

Photography by Amy Lemaire

Bead artist Amy Lemaire creates her work in a fearless fashion as she explores the evolution of beads throughout history. The artist teaches, chairs committees, lectures at conferences, and makes her own work, which is an exercise in fearless exploration. Amy strives to help her students see themselves in the history of glass and help the larger art world see flameworking as a serious path for exploration and study.

 

AGG News

The AGG Summer Conference at The Corning Museum of Glass

A Convergence of Glass History and History in the Making

by Kathy Jordan, AGG President

Photography by James O. Davies, Kathy Jordan, and Josh Probert

American Glass Guild members are eagerly anticipating the AGG Summer 2022 Conference in Corning, New York. World-renowned presenters from all sectors of glass art including Narcissus Quagliata, Thomas Denny, Judith Schaechter, and Laura Buchner will be featured along with a multitude of workshops, demonstrations, round table discussions, a Retrospective Exhibit, and GlassZoom Live.

 

SGAA News

Many Hands Making Light Work

Announcing a New Partnership and Major News for 2022

by Megan McElfresh

The Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) is set to begin the first phase of a partnership with the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) at a joint conference in July 2022. Both organizations will coordinate the efforts of their Leadership Boards and committee volunteers to elevate opportunities for new ways to serve artists, suppliers, manufacturers, preservationists, and collectors.

 

CGS News

The CGS at New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham

An Exhibition of Joyful Reflections

by Pam Reekie

Photography by Simon Bruntnell, Sylvain Deleu, and Robyn Manning

The Contemporary Glass Society, as part of its 25th anniversary, will be collaborating with the New Ashgate Gallery to present Joyful Reflections. The exhibition will feature 15 exceptional makers working in a wide variety of glass techniques including blown, cast, fused, engraved, and stained glass through a collection of sculptural and decorative work.

 

ISGB News

The ISGB—Thirty and Thriving at the Annual Gathering

by Karyn Sweezy

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers will be holding its annual conference, The Gathering, 30 & Thriving, online. The event will bring artists together from all over the world. Beadmaker Amy Lemaire will be featured as the keynote speaker along with various presentations, workshops, vendor events, demonstrations, a Flame Off, and social gatherings. Preconference online workshops will also be available.

 

Personal Development

Creativity—New Techniques and Equipment

Sandblaster and Waterjet

by Milon Townsend

New techniques and equipment can add a multitude of innovations to an artist’s creative vocabulary. Milon Townsend shares how using a sandblaster and waterjet when creating sculptural glass art can help give an artist options for etching designs. They also help when preparing shiny glass to receive a dichroic coating and cutting archways in thick optical glass pieces.

 

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