The 45th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition
10 September - 2 October 2021
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To mark the momentous occasion of London Glassblowing’s 45th anniversary, Peter invited friends and colleagues, many of whom are considered to be the leading British Artists currently working in glass, to join us for a special celebratory exhibition. This promises to be a truly exceptional show, with many of the participants making new artworks especially for this exhibition. As the highlight of the 2021 Glass calendar, this was one show not be missed.
Included in this exhibition we showed work by the late Sam Herman, who pioneered the Studio Glass Movement in the United Kingdom.
Read Peter Layton's thoughts about this celebratory exhibition here.
Exhibiting Artists:
Alison Kinnaird MBE • Amanda Simmons • Anthony Scala • Baldwin Guggisberg • Bruce Marks • Cathryn Shilling • Colin Reid • David Reekie • Hanne Enemark • Heike Brachlow • Kate Pasvol • Katharine Coleman MBE • Katherine Huskie • Layne Rowe • Liam Reeves • Max Jacquard • Nancy Sutcliffe • Neil Wilkin • Olga Alianova • Peter Layton • Rachael Woodman • Richard Jackson • Sabrina Cant • Sally Fawkes • Sam Herman • Sarah Wiberley • Sila Yucel • Sophie Layton • Tim Rawlinson
Panel Discussion
We hosted a live-streamed virtual panel event, featuring Kate Pasvol, Katharine Coleman MBE and Peter Layton.
Each of these highly talented artists discussed their chosen craft, the medium of glass, and their pieces for the 45th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition.
You can watch this special event in its entirety here.
Vertex (Blue-Grey) by Heike Brachlow
Summer Fall Winter by Baldwin Guggisberg
Antarctic Confluence by Cathryn Shilling
Still Life with Sunflowers (R1975) by Colin Reid
Quillon Coral by Devereux & Patchen
Mists Over Ennerdale 1 by Kate Pasvol
But Where's My Prince? by Katharine Coleman MBE
Butterfly Collection by Alison Kinnaird MBE
Octopus by Nancy Sutcliffe
Safe Within by Rachael Woodman
All Things Being Equal by Richard Jackson
Plotting Dimensions by Sally Fawkes
Our Stories
Confluence: A Merging of Two Artists
This blog post introduces the "Confluence" exhibition at London Glassblowing, showcasing the collaborative work and artistic mentorship between founder Peter Layton and resident artist Tim Rawlinson. The exhibition explores how creative influence flows between the two glass artists while also marking an upcoming transition in studio leadership.
Creative Evolution: Guess the Inspiration!
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.