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
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Peter and Tim's sketching on the blowing iron technique captures spontaneous inspiration in glass. Can you guess what sparked each piece? A seashell, a building, a fleeting moment? Learn more about the inspirations behind 10 selected pieces from Creative Evolution.
Shaping Careers in Glass: Alumni Stories
This blog features insights from glass artists Dr. Helen Slater Stokes and Katherine Huskie on navigating early career challenges in the glass art world. Discover their advice on mentorship, networking, and balancing commercial work with artistic experimentation, plus their thoughts on supporting the next generation of emerging talent.
Inside the Mirage Exhibition: Artist Interviews and Insights
This blog features interviews with glass artists from the Mirage exhibition, a collaboration between London Glassblowing and the Contemporary Glass Society. Through conversations with participating artists, discover the techniques, inspirations, and stories behind contemporary glass art, exploring how each creator interprets the exhibition's "Mirage" theme.