Thrilled to be included in this important exhibition, Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio is the first survey exhibition of work by exceptional women artists working in glass in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s—the breakthrough decades of the American Studio Glass Movement. Tough Stuff champions the lives and critical early work of female artists, bringing into view their formal and material breakthroughs, historical impact, and profound conceptual frameworks in glass as an artistic medium. Visitors will discover how work from this period by female artists illuminates the broader social, cultural, and gender politics of the time.
Great to see early work of my own and 45 other women, many I knew and haven't seen since the early 80's. A great and respectful honoring of the work and artists who are not truly included in the history. It was a packed two-day opening event; lots of great memories and stories including the struggles of not being allowed entry into the early hot shops run by men. I had a different experience entering the glass art scene, often helped by men in the field. Opportunities lead to teaching at the Pilchuck Glass School, visiting artist stints at university glass programs and becoming the first woman president of the Glass Art Society. This show brought up all kinds of memories from the early days. Fantastic!
Link to Corning Museum: https://whatson.cmog.org/exhibitions-galleries/tough-stuff-women-american-glass-studio