Not Grandma’s Glass 2024
Not Grandma’s Glass is an innovative exhibition/competition conceived of by Aaron Schey of Habatat Detroit. The exhibition has featured 12 artists annually since its inception in 2021. All of which have been selected for their commitment in their practices to pushing the conceptual, technical, and aesthetic boundaries of glass as an expressive medium.
It is an incredible honor to be invited to exhibit alongside 11 other impressive artists working in glass. The selection of works I have chosen for this online presentation encompasses a full year of my sculptural journey as I began the first year of my graduate studies at Illinois State University. The pool of objects below are sourced from several of my sculptural series, as well as my catalog of one-off’s. Collectively they touch on a diverse range of topics including phenomenology, ontology, physics, mathematics, the ego, craft, and the experience of time.
*Specified works are available for purchase through Habatat Detroit, and NGG.
"Planar Construct III" Fiberglass, epoxy resin, patinaed bronze coating, steel nuts and bolts. 20” x 16” x 5” *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
(Detail) Planar Construct III
"Unfastened IV" Blown Glass, expanding Foam, copper patina 5" x 7" x 6"
Unfastened IV
"Planar Construct I" Fiberglass, epoxy resin, epoxy clay, rusted iron paint, concrete 17” x 15” x 9” *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
Planar Construct I
"Planar Evolution I" Sandcast cobalt blue glass 10” x 17” x 15” *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
Planar Evolution I
"Planar Construct VII" Fiberglass, epoxy resin, iron coating, rust, epoxy clay, steel machine screws 48" x 30"
(Detail) Planar Construct VII
"Unfastened II" Sandblasted blown glass, expanding foam, wood, finishing nails, concrete 16” x 12” x 10” *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
"Pulling Threads" Blown and hotsculpted glass, naturally dyed fabric, mixed media 27” Tall x 8” in Diameter *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
"Scattered Transmissions" Flameworked borosilicate glass, charcoal on paper, mounted on foam-core Triptych: 42” Tall x 9’ 3” Wide) *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
Scattered Transmissions (Tower I) 27” Tall x 5” *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
Scattered Transmissions (Tower II) 14” x 17” x 9” *Available for purchase through Habatat Detroit
"Shower Thoughts" Blown glass, mixed media 36" Tall x 7" Diameter