Upcoming Visiting Artist Lineup
December
Boyd Sugiki and Lisa Zerkowitz
December 11–15
Boyd Sugiki and Lisa Zerkowitz began blowing glass together at Rhode Island School of Design, where Sugiki earned his MFA in Glass and Zerkowitz her MA in Art Education. Their studio is based in Seattle; however, they temporarily live in Japan while Sugiki teaches at Toyama Institute of Glass Art. They make exhibition work independently, as well as design and produce a line of studio glass collaboratively under the name Two Tone Studios. In the US they often teach intensive workshops at The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Penland School of Craft, and Pittsburgh Glass Center. They have lectured and demonstrated throughout the US and Japan, as well as in Australia, Ireland, Finland, Korea, and Turkey.
Their hand-blown glass decorative objects and tableware are designed and individually made without the use of molds. A respect for clean lines and palatable colors lay the foundation, in search of and reaching for unique design and skillful craftsmanship. Inspired by mid-century design and the colorful palette of Fiesta ware, the work is deceptively simple in form and process – providing elegant statement pieces as well as whimsical objects. Two Tone Studios refers to two voices behind the work.
Jason Christian
December 30 & 31
Jason Christian is a glass artist living in the Seattle area. He was born in 1976 to a metal fabricator and a cardiac nurse. He became involved in glass art at the age of 21- starting as a factory charger, slowly developing his glass knowledge through experience. He has worked with a variety of well-known artists in the Seattle community, including Martin Blank, Preston Singletary, James Mongraine, and Nancy Callan. For almost a decade he has been an integral member of Dale Chihuly’s boathouse team, collaborating and working with international artists, including Pino Singnoretti. His individual work explores the art of reticello, classical Venetian techniques, and modern simplicity. As of recent, he has been developing art inspired by the works of Faberge, combining the delicate complexity of reticello with the intricate detailing Faberge’s eggs are known for.
