Collect | 2023
Collect at Somerset House | 3-5 March 2023
London Glassblowing had a big announcement for 2023, we exhibited at Collect at Somerset House for the first time in three years. Collect is an international art fair and is one of the world’s most influential fairs focusing on contemporary art and design.
Collect is an opportunity for a specially curated selection of our artists to present their best work, making it a staple of any art enthusiast’s annual calendar. 2023 was no exception, with talented glass makers such as Colin Reid, Nina Casson McGarva, Elliot Walker, David Patchen and of course Peter Layton, showcasing exceptional new pieces for this special exhibition.
In addition to featuring some of the glass sector’s most esteemed makers, the established art show also provided a platform for rising stars to demonstrate their incredible creativity and skill. We were proud to present Sila Yucel, a promising resident glass maker here at London Glassblowing, alongside Kate Pasvol and David Patchen, who’s work had not been seen at Collect, Somerset House before. All three of these artists injected fresh excitement into the exhibition.
Exhibiting Artists
Peter Layton · Bruce Marks · Colin Reid · David Patchen · Elliot Walker · Kate Pasvol · Layne Rowe · Liam Reeves · Louis Thompson · Nina Casson McGarva · Richard Jackson · Sila Yucel · Tim Rawlinson
Our Stories
Handcrafted Olive Oil Bottles for Restaurant Story
We were delighted to collaborate with celebrity chef Tom Sellers and his acclaimed Restaurant Story to create bespoke olive oil pouring bottles inspired by the elegant shape of an olive.
A Golden Christmas at London Glassblowing
We are marking the countdown to our 50th anniversary with a gold-themed Christmas exhibition. Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, the studio has evolved into one of Europe's longest-running glass galleries. Artists have created special pieces incorporating gold to celebrate this milestone "Golden Year" as the studio prepares for 2026's anniversary celebrations.
Q&A with David Reekie
We asked artist David Reekie a series of questions to delve into his creative process and uncover what drives his distinctive vision. Explore David's journey from initial sketchbook concepts to finished glass sculptures, his captivating figurative work, and the social and political ideas that inspire and inform his artistic practice.