Irvine Valley College’s Art Gallery will present The Glass Canvas: Contemporary Stained & Fused Glass from Oct. 29 through Dec. 12, showcasing artists who are pushing glass beyond its traditional forms and exploring new ways to use light, color, texture and dimension. The exhibition brings together contemporary artists working across glass, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Their work demonstrates how stained and fused glass can function not only as a decorative material, but also as a dynamic fine art medium.
“The evolution of contemporary glass over the last decade is due in large part to the innovations at Bullseye Glass and the open-door philosophy of Judson Studios, which has generously shared its institutional knowledge with an international community of makers,” said IVC Professor Joseph P. Gerges, curator of the exhibition. “In uniting these distinct voices, the show introduces audiences to a profound way of experiencing art and bearing witness to glass as an illuminated fine art medium.”
Featured artists include Quentin Black, Shay Bredimus, Tim Carey, David Flores, Amir H. Fallah, Joseph Gerges, Andrea Guzzetta, Suzanne Head, James Jean, Narcissus Quagliata and EL MAC (Miles MacGregor).
An opening reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5 pm at the IVC Arts Hall and Gallery, W4.103. Admission is free and open to the public, and parking in Lot 6 will be free during the reception.
The Glass Canvas: Contemporary Stained & Fused Glass will remain on view through Dec. 12. Visit the Irvine Valley College Art Gallery website for gallery hours, artist information and additional exhibition details.