|
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan Taylor
Glasgow is building a giant glass bird's nest at
Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC). The nest will be the
focal point of her newest exhibition called "Absence Of
Body." The exhibition will run Oct. 3, 2008 through Jan.
9, 2009 at Pittsburgh Glass Center, one of the top glass
art facilities in the U.S.
"My work is the result of homemaking skills gone awry. I
have always embraced femininity and domesticity in
spirit, but not in action. My life as an artist puts
housekeeping last, while instead I cook, arrange, and
sew glass. My work embraces the domestic act of sewing
in an unexpected medium. I enjoy combining text with
nostalgic imagery to create pieces that explore the
complex dichotomy of women's roles within the
household," Glasgow said.
The Communal Nest
"The Communal Nest" is the focal point of Glasgow's
exhibition. The eight foot bird's nest will be made of
several hundred glass twigs created by Glasgow and
artists from around the world. The center of the nest
will hold an empty chair indicating that someone has
just left. Surrounding the nest will be five additional
sewn glass pieces supporting the concept of the
exhibition.
"The idea came from an existing series of my work about
the 'Bluebird of Happiness.' In that series, I combined
images of bluebirds and housewives and paid homage to
the feminine nesting instinct. I wanted to explore that
thought further and set that bird free with an
installation representing growth and shelter," said
Glasgow.
Artists from around the world are contributing glass
twigs to the nest. Non artists can sponsor a PGC artist
to create a twig in honor of someone. To contribute a
twig, visit http://www.taylorglasgow.com/CommunalNest.htm,
http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/ or contact PGC at
412-365-2145 ext. 206.
The exhibition benefits Pittsburgh Glass Center and
Bethlehem Haven, a women's shelter in Pittsburgh, Pa.
After its debut in Pittsburgh, the exhibition travels
across the U.S. to Third Degree Glass Studio in St.
Louis, Missouri where it benefits a women's shelter and
the Bingham Gallery in Columbia, Missouri.
This exhibition is supported by the Art Alliance for
Contemporary Glass, Bullseye Glass, Huebert Builders and
several artists and individuals.
Building a Glass Community
Pittsburgh Glass Center, a nonprofit, public access
glass studio and gallery, is dedicated to teaching,
creating and promoting glass art. "The Communal Nest"
represents its growing glass community. Artists come to
PGC to teach, create and learn about glass art in a
nurturing environment. Once the artists have developed
the skills and confidence that PGC teaches and
encourages, they leave the nest to build their own
studios and professions thus growing the glass
community.
PGC is bringing new life to Pittsburgh's glass art
legacy and maintaining the momentum brought to the
region last summer by Dale Chihuly and Pittsburgh
Celebrates Glass 2007. Learn more about the Pittsburgh
Glass Center at http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/.
Source: Pittsburgh Glass Center
CONTACT: Paige Ilkhanipour, +1-412-365-2145, ext. 202,
paige@pittsburghglasscenter.org
Web site:
http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/
http://www.taylorglasgow.com/CommunalNest.htm
|
