Art Glass 21
'Art Glass 21 is NZG's annual exhibition highlighting selected artists who are exploring the possibilities of glass, experimenting in the chemistry creatively and responding to the complexity of what glass is and what it can do. The artworks showcase the diversity of the artists, ranging from technically masterful vessels to contemporary explorations.'
Artists exhibiting include: Lisa Bate, Claudia Borella, Emma Camden, Wendy Fairclough, Te Rongo Kirkwood, David Murray, Philip Stokes, Kathryn Wightman, Ben Young
New Zealand Glassworks | 2 Rutland Street | Whanganui
Exhibition runs: August 1 - October 31
Award of Excellence | The Cleveland National Awards 2021
The Pack II received an Award of Excellence at The Cleveland National Awards 2021, presented by the Otago Art Society.
The piece was selected by Stella Lange, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at the Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin.
The remaining Excellence Awards were given to Gavin Chai for his painting 'Howick' oil on linen, and David Browne 'Warren Unmasked' B/W photograph.
The Pack II (detail) | Cast Glass | H150 x W130 x D100mm
Finalist in The Cleveland National Art Awards 2021
Cast glass sculpture The Pack II has been selected as a finalist in The Cleveland National Art Awards. Works selected for the exhibition and awards are of all mediums, from artists residing throughout New Zealand.
The winners will be announced at the awards night on Friday 7th May at 6pm at Otago Art Society, 1st Floor, Dunedin Railway Station.
The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 8th May - Saturday 12th June 2021
www.otagoartsociety.co.nz
The Pack II | H150 x W130 x D100mm | Cast Gaffer lead crystal, lost wax technique
Finalist in the Small Sculpture Prize 2021
Ceramic and cast glass sculpture This Dark Matter has been shortlisted in the Small Sculpture Prize 2021. The finalists have been selected by Hamish Coney, an independant arts advisor and writer based in Auckland, New Zealand.
The national Small Sculpture Prize exhibition is held at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and will run from Friday 2 April - Sunday 9 May 2021.
Awards ceremony and prize giving will be held on Friday 2 April at 6pm.
This Dark Matter | wheel thrown & constructed mid fire black clay & cast Gaffer glass
110 x 160 x 210
Focus on Glass 2020
The Focus on Glass exhibition will showcase the works of 60 glass artists from around New Zealand and celebrate the various techniques used in the medium of glass; including kiln-forming, casting, blowing, flame-working, and other specialized techniques.
Estuary Arts Centre, 214b Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa, Auckland
Tuesday 20 October - Sunday 15 November 2020
Opening and award ceremony: Saturday 24 October
Open hours: 9AM - 4PM
Cumulative Friction | 140 x 100 x 130mm | Lost wax cast glass Gaffer lead crystal, mid fire black wheel thrown clay, internal clear glaze