(Contestant Elliot Walker, says, “I’ve read about this technique so it’s beautiful to see it.”) In another, he uses a technique called “the French pull” - creating a thin membrane of glass that looks exactly like shrink-wrap. In one episode, Taylor takes off his own sneaker to mold molten glass. I would say it’s both,” Taylor says to the camera with a smile. He’s actually the first contestant we meet in episode one: “Some people call me arrogant, and some people call me a daredevil. I was introduced to Taylor’s work from Netflix’s art competition, “ Blown Away.” On the show, 10 glassblowers compete for a chance to win a prize package worth $60,000, including a residency at New York’s Corning Museum of Glass.įrom the first episode of season 2, released in January, we get the sense Taylor - a senior critic at Rhode Island School of Design - is revered in the glassblowing community, a rogue who does things his own way. I have to check it on my teeth,” says Taylor, who lives in East Providence, Rhode Island. “I have to be careful sometimes because I make aspirin and chalk - I throw it away. Welcome to the wonderful world of Chris Taylor, where glass might resemble anything, and anything - from a deflated basketball to rubber bands - might be inspiration for his next piece. Installation view of Christ Taylor's 2016 work "Untitled," seen in the exhibit "Explode Every Day: An Inquiry into the Phenomena of Wonder" at MASS MoCA in 216. Thank you to our sponsors Port of Tacoma and ArtsWA for their support of this event.Artist Chris Taylor (Courtesy Netflix) This article is more than 2 years old.Ĭollectively, they could be the remains of a wild party: Birthday candles, Solo cups, plastic picnic knives, drink stains, bubble wrap.Įven up close, these works of blown glass look like discarded everyday items. Snacks will be available for purchase and Incalmo will host a cash bar to accompany the watch party. Seating will be first come, first served (and could fill up quickly), so visitors are encouraged to arrive early.
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Just like the rest of the day, this event is free to attend. After the episode, visitors are invited to join in conversation with the artists in a live Q&A session, moderated by MOG curator Katie Buckingham. To cap off the celebrations, Blown Away cast members Minhi England and Trenton Quiocho, both Pacific Northwest locals, will join visitors and MOG staff in the Hot Shop Amphitheater for a watch party of Blown Away: Season 3, Episode 1. Incalmo will host a burger bar and sell special “Chocolate Marble” truffles as a birthday treat, for those who are peckish from all the partying. The Museum of Glass Store is hosting Marble Mania, featuring flameworking demonstrations by Blake Julich, a marble painting activity, a marble run, and more. Musical performances by the Kareem Kandi World Orchestra, the Tacoma Banjo Club, and the Pierce College Jazz Combo will take place throughout the day in the Grand Hall. The Hot Shop Team will give live glassblowing demonstrations, as they work alongside Visiting Artist Tanner Weiss. Artisan vendors will host a market on the Museum’s outdoor Plaza. The celebration will take place both inside the building and outdoors, and Museum admission will be free to everyone all day long.
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Then, from 5pm-6pm, join us in the Hot Shop Amphitheater for a watch party of the newest season of Netflix’s hit series Blown Away, followed by a live Q&A with local artists and Season 2 cast members Minhi England and Trenton Quiocho. This Saturday, July 30, MOG is celebrating its 20th birthday with an all-day MOG 20 celebration! From 10am-5pm, stop by the Museum for a variety of family-friendly activities, performances, and demonstrations.
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