Check out my article about the face of the Art Glass Movement in DC, the Washington Glass School. Most of us still perceive glass art strictly as decorative, but much of the work showcased at the WGS's most recent exhibition was undeniably expressive. The collection consistently impressed with creative use of mixed media, but it was the stories behind the work that illuminated the pieces and crafted an almost palpable connection with the artists...
Click here to read the article at ReadySetDC. (Note: Their system must be experiencing minor glitches with formatting/alignment and copy-paste issues affecting some of the text. Also, all except the first photo on that page are my slightly questionable attempts at indoor photography.)
Below is the work of Dale Chihuly, my first introduction to glass art:
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lamp by Mears via longviewgallery; glass chandelier, ceiling and spears via dalechihuly
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