Summer Solstice
16 June - 9 July 2023
Summer Solstice was a collection of new work by nearly 30 leading glass artists
In celebration of the longest day of the year and also Peter’s 86th birthday, we were pleased to announce our Summer Solstice exhibition in 2023.
The show’s theme revolved around time and the cyclical nature of life. It inspired our artists to create stunning new works expressing the brilliant colours and advent of light as the northern hemisphere tilts towards the sun.
Exhibiting Artists
Alison Lowry, Amanda Simmons, Anthony Scala, Bethany Wood, Bruce Marks, Cathryn Shilling, Celia Dowson, Colin Reid, Crispian Heath, Deborah Timperley, Enemark & Thompson, Gina Cowen, James Devereux, Jane Reeves, Joseph Harrington, Katherine Huskie, Laura Quinn, Morten Klitgaard, Olga Alianova, Peter Layton, Ruth Shelley, Sabrina Cant, Sarah Brown, Sarah Wiberley, Sila Yucel, Sophie Layton, Steve Frey, Theo Brooks, Tim Rawlinson
Stunning and vibrant colour-way by Amanda Simmons
Sculptural Cylinders by Bethany Wood
Glass cakes by Sarah Brown
Hotsculptured work with glassfiber by Morten Klitgaard
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.