‘Aha Hana Lima 2020MIGUEL UNSON FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP Organic Disruption: Intentional Unpredictability in Glass A unique opportunity to learn from a visiting nationally-renown studio glass artist at a fraction of the cost of fees and travel to mainland educational programs. EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS ON DECEMBER 20TH FOR OAHU AND MAUI OAHU SLIDE LECTURE AND RECEPTION OAHU WORKSHOP MAUI SLIDE LECTURE AND RECEPTION MAUI WORKSHOP |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONMiguel Unson will introduce and cover his approach and techniques to creating his uniquely organic patterns in fused glass. He will share with students his signature method of firing vertical stringers to create unpredictable patterns as well as techniques of cutting, recombining, re-melting and manipulating glass to create unique works. Students will be encouraged to take these techniques as a departure point for their own work and build it into their aesthetic. Kilnforming is experience is helpful but not required. | BIOGRAPHYMiguel Unson received his Masters of Science from the Pratt Institute in packaging design and his Bachelors of Arts in theater and English at Carleton College. He has also studied at Danmarks Designskole and Parsons School of Design. He was an Emerging Artist in Residence and instructor at the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, WA, and has taught at UrbanGlass in Brooklyn, NY, the Pittsburgh Glass School in Pittsburgh, PA, and at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Unson currently lives and works in Stanwood, Washington. | ARTIST STATEMENT“I want to spark a revolution in 21st Century studio glass by harnessing the power of the unknown and combining it with the ancient and the eternal. Glass is renowned for its ability to capture light, but it is equally adept at celebrating emotion and reflecting nature. What a privilege to step into this world, and to revel in one of the world’s most elusive yet enduring art forms.” |
Raku Ho'olaule'a 2019 ExhibitionNOVEMBER 8-DEC 5, 2019 GALLERY 'IOLANI AT WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE DURING THE EXHIBIT GALLERY HOURS ARE: DELIVER WORK: Raku artworks in this exhibition are available for purchase online at the Hawaii Craftsmen store at https://squareup.com/store/hawaiicraftsmen Artists are responsible for delivering purchased artworks to buyers. |