Louis Thompson Artist Talk
We celebrated glass artist Louis Thompson as he led an intimate artist talk and hot shop tour, delving into his career path and revealing the tools, materials, and inspirations behind his captivating work.
Louis showcased a treasure trove: glass scraps gathered from artists across the community, internal pieces he creates for his hot sculpted work, cups revealing the starting stages of blown forms, and fragments collected by his collaborator Sophie Thomas from Hawaiian beaches. This rare glimpse into his process spanning stages from conception to completion revealed both his collaborative spirit and sustainable approach. With nearly thirty years working alongside Peter Layton, the audience witnessed the journey of a true master glass artist.
This event was a prelude to our presentation at Collect Art Fair, Somerset House, where Louis will be revealing his new collection of work.
Baobab Trees by Louis Thompson
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Our Stories
Peter and Tim at the annual Glass Art Society Conference
Ahead of their trip to New York for the annual Glass Art Society Conference at the Corning Museum of Glass, Peter and Tim shared an insightful talk with guests at our gallery. In this special preview of the presentation they would go on to deliver at the world-renowned museum, Peter and Tim looked back on more than fifty years of creativity, craftsmanship, and community, sharing personal insights into the studio's evolution while also considering its future. From there, they headed to Corning, New York, for the conference itself!
Our Glass Community Reflect on Peter Layton
To mark fifty years of London Glassblowing, we asked artists, collaborators and friends to share what the studio has meant to them. Their answers span five decades - from first encounters at the hotshop to lifelong friendships. What emerges is a portrait of a community built around one man's vision, and the remarkable things that vision made possible.
Fifty Years of Fire: Celebrating Peter Layton and London Glassblowing
For half a century, London Glassblowing has transformed contemporary glass art - pioneering new techniques, supporting generations of artists, and establishing a studio at the forefront of innovation. This milestone year offers a moment to reflect, to reminisce, and to celebrate the extraordinary impact that has helped shape the world of glass.