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Artist Statement
The earth is just the right distance from the sun to allow liquid water to occur, plants use photosynthesis to process the sun's energy into glucose and oxygen, and the Earth's mass generates just enough gravity to hold our atmosphere around us. This complex physical world we live in is mirrored by an equally complex inner world that exists in each of us. I am interested in the way I interact with both worlds, moving back and forth to create the reality I know. Through my work I want to share a moment of discovery, a glimpse into my understanding of these worlds and how they are connected.
I study geology, astronomy, and botany and look carefully at my surroundings to find out about how things in the universe work. I use the same investigation in my studio to explore possibilities for different materials. Working with some of the same forces found in nature such as heat, gravity, pressure and molecular bonds, I can transform raw materials into something of my own creation. Glass is a material I enjoy working with because of its amazing versatility. It has the ability to be opaque, translucent or transparent, rough or smooth, colored or clear; even all within the same piece. I also work with organic materials such as tree leaves, which offer me a continually growing range of possibilities and discovery.
I am intrigued by the quiet connections between humans and the natural world. In my work I try to share what I find in my investigations.
Biography
I grew up in the state of Pennsylvania, where twice a month I traveled through the Pocono Mountains and was fascinated by miles of road cuts. I received my undergraduate degree from Alfred University in the glacial region of New York State where I studied sculpture and glass and took the geology and astronomy courses that still inspire much of my work. After graduating from Alfred I traveled through out the country for a year and a half; once around by train, then once around by car. I learned the color of the soil and the texture of the landscape in each state.
I then moved to Providence, Rhode Island to intern with Daniel Clayman. This turned into a full time position where I developed my skills in the processes of model making, kiln cast glass and bronze finishing. After working there for three and a half years I attended graduate school at Rhode Island School of Design to receive my Masters degree in Glass. I am currently adjunct faculty in the Glass department at RISD and have been teaching glass kiln casting since 2002. I also do freelance mold and model making.
I continue to observe and draw inspiration from the natural world around me as I pursue my work as an artist.
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Education
2002 MFA in Glass, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI
1995 BFA, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
1990 Barnes Foundation, Course: "The Art in Painting", Haverford, PA
Exhibitions
2011 Fidelity Investments 13th Annual Juried Exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
2011,09,05,03 RISD Faculty Exhibition, RISD Museum, Providence RI
2010 Curiouser: New Encounters with the Victorian Natural History Collection,
Museum of Natural History, Providence, RI
2010 On Nature, The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler, Providence,RI
2009 Adrianne Evans and David Frazer, The Chazean Gallery at Wheeler, Providence,RI
2009 Looking At Glass, Bristol Art Museum, Bristol, RI
2009 Fidelity Green Exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
2008 Les Dames De Verre, Women of Glass. Hawk Galleries, Columbus, Ohio
2006 Glass '06, Wheeler Gallery, Providence, RI
2006 Artist Choice, Habitat Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
2005 Glass 2005, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
2005 PARTICAL THEORIES: International Pate de Verre and Other Cast Glass Granulations,
Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ
2005 Weighted Space, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
2009, 05, 03 RISD Faculty Exhibition, RISD Museum, Providence RI
2004, 01 RISD Glass Triennial, Woods Gerry, Providence RI
2002 MFA Thesis Exhibition (two person show), 250 Esten Street Gallery, Pawtucket RI
2002 RISD Museum Graduate Thesis Exhibition, RISD Museum, Providence RI
2002 Transparent Allusions, RI Artists Working in Glass, Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI
2001 Solo Exhibition, Sol Koffler Gallery, Providence, RI
2001 Centennial Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
1997-1998 The Time Machine, Children's Exhibition, Collaboration with Ann LePore
Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, AK
1996 Fast Art and Food, Co-Curator of The A Corporation Invitational, Bubba Mavis Gallery, Seattle, WA
1995 BFA Exhibition, I dreamt of a dog on the moon, Holmes Auditorium, Alfred, NY
1994, 95, 2001 15th, 20th, and 26th Annual Outdoor Light Exhibition, Alfred, NY, Corning NY
1994 Quest for Fire Tour (Traveling kinetic sculpture group show), Halem Gallery, Kent, OH,
Silver Image Gallery, Columbus, OH, Studio Inferno, New Orleans, LA
1994 Solo Exhibition, Grand Opening of the Museum of Luminous Phenomenon, Alfred, NY
Teaching
2002-Present Glass Kiln Casting and Mold Making, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
2004 Glass Coldworking, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
2003 Teaching Assistant for Daniel Clayman, Glass Casting The Studio at Corning, Corning NY
1999, 2004 Teaching Assistant for Daniel Clayman, Glass Casting Workshop
Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NY
1996 Teaching Assistant for Fred Tschida and Brian Pike, Lamp Design, Pilchuck Glass School, Pilchuck, WA
1994-1995 Teaching Assistant for Fred Tschida, Kinetic Sculpture and Neon, Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Work Experience Awards and Scholarships Publications Internships
2002-Present Michael Glancy Glassworks, Rehobeth, MA, Mold and model making technician, glass casting
2003-2008 Daniel Clayman Studio, Mold and model making technician; wax, plaster, rubber, cold glass working,
TIG welding, bronze finishing, crating
1997-2000 Daniel Clayman Studio, Rumford, RI, Studio Manager
bronze finishing, crate packing
2002-2004 Freelance Mold Making, Wax Working, Cold Working Providence, RI
1997 Jay Coogan, Providence, RI Fabrication of an aluminum sculpture, 250 hours TIG welding, metal finishing
1996 Zweifel Art Glass, Ketchum, ID Assistant glass blowing, cold glass working
1992-2003 Waxen Candles, Mifflinville, PA Candle design, production and trade show
sales for my family's business
2011 Curator's Choice Award, Fidelity Investments 13th Annual Juried Exhibition, Providence Art Club,
Providence, RI
2011 Third Place, Fidelity Investments and Providence Art Club 13th Annual Juried Exhibition, Providence, RI
2011 Awarded Residency at Corning Museum of Glass, Corning NY
2010 Selection Panel for 2011-2012 shows at The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler, Providence RI
2010 Artist in Residence, Tacoma Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA
2007 Juror for Connecticut College Senior Show Award
2006 Visiting Artist/ Resident for sculpture Department at Ramapo College, Ramapo, NJ
2004 Juror for Fidelity's Glass and Photography competition at The Providence Art Club
2002 Artist in Residence Casting Project, R.I.S.D. Glass Department, Providence, RI
2002 Friends of Glass Scholarship, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
2002 John A Chironna Memorial Scholarship,Rhode Island School
of Design, Providence, RI
2000-2001 Graduate Assistantship, Visiting Artist Coordinator for RISD Glass Lecture Series
Rhode Island School
of Design, Providence, RI
2000 Second Prize, The Fidelity Investments and Providence Art Club Photography and Sculpture Competition,
Providence, RI
2011 Artscope Magazine January, February issue
2011 The Boston Globe January 4, p.6 "A New Take on Old Favorites"
2010 The Providence Phoenix March 5, p. 18 "The Great Outdoors"
2010 The Providence Phoenix, March 5, 2010
2006 25 Years of New Glass Review
2005 American Craft, October, November 2005
2002, 2003 New Glass Review, May Issue 2002, 2003
2002 Rhode Island School of Design 2002-2003 Catalogue
1997 Daniel Clayman, Glass Artist, Rumford, RI
1994 Thomas Mann, Jewelry Designer, New Orleans, LA