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
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.
The Art of Collecting
We spoke with three dedicated collectors about their passion for contemporary glass art—from first discoveries and unexpected community connections to how their appreciation has deepened over time. Their insights reveal what makes glass distinctive as an art form and how collectors balance acquiring works by established masters alongside emerging talents.
