VETRO II: Exploring the Venetian Influence
7 - 29 October 2022
VETRO II: Exploring the Venetian Influence was our homage to the extraordinary history, tradition, skill and invention of the Muranese glassmakers.
London Glassblowing held an exhibition in 2014 called VETRO which was a resounding success. To follow this, we hosted a second show in 2022 and challenged seventeen of the most innovative glassmakers to make new work inspired by this theme which will also include some exciting collaborations including internationally renowned artists David Patchen and James Devereux. The purpose was not to copy, rather to take inspiration from some aspect of Venetian practice and reinterpret this into a new body of work.
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ONLINE LIVE DEMONSTRATION
Liam Reeves, demonstrated his incredible skill in reticello at the furnace. He was joined by Tim Rawlinson, who asked questions about his creative techniques and artistic inspiration.
Having recently joined the London Glassblowing team, Liam is an internationally renowned artist with a passion for investigating pivotal techniques from glassblowings rich history. He has widely demonstrated his techniques for public events and museums including the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. This online event is definitely not one to be missed!
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EXHIBITION TOUR
We held an online exhibition tour as part of our VETRO II exhibition. This online event, hosted by Tim Rawlinson, will guide you through a number of exclusive artworks in the gallery.
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Exhibiting artists:
Balázs Telegdi • Bruce Marks • Cathryn Shilling • Charlott Rodgers • David Patchen • Devereux & Patchen • Enemark & Thompson • James Devereux • Laura McKinley • Laura Quinn • Layne Rowe • Liam Reeves • Peter Layton • Sarah Wiberley • Scala & Reeves • Scott Benefield • Sila Yucel • Stephen Foster • Tim Rawlinson
Our Stories
Peter and Tim at the annual Glass Art Society Conference
Ahead of their trip to New York for the annual Glass Art Society Conference at the Corning Museum of Glass, Peter and Tim shared an insightful talk with guests at our gallery. In this special preview of the presentation they would go on to deliver at the world-renowned museum, Peter and Tim looked back on more than fifty years of craftsmanship and community. From there, they headed to Corning, New York, for the conference itself.
Our Glass Community Reflect on Peter Layton
To mark fifty years of London Glassblowing, we asked artists, collaborators and friends to share what the studio has meant to them. Their answers span five decades - from first encounters at the hotshop to lifelong friendships. What emerges is a portrait of a community built around one man's vision, and the remarkable things that vision made possible.
Fifty Years of Fire: Celebrating Peter Layton and London Glassblowing
For half a century, London Glassblowing has transformed contemporary glass art - pioneering new techniques, supporting generations of artists, and establishing a studio at the forefront of innovation. This milestone year offers a moment to reflect, to reminisce, and to celebrate the extraordinary impact that has helped shape the world of glass.