The British Glass Biennale is the foremost juried exhibition of excellence in contemporary glass by British artists, designers and craftspeople in the UK. With at least 80 major new glass works selected every two years, the British Glass Biennale is the flagship exhibition within the International Festival of Glass and attracts collectors, galleries and museums from around the world.
The British Glass Biennale is open to artists, designers, craftspeople and students working in all areas of contemporary glass practice or using glass as a key design element. The emphasis is on new work demonstrating the highest level of excellence in design, creative imagination and technical skill.
Seventy-four artists were selected out of 200 applicants for the 2019 British Glass Biennale. They presented the most interesting, diverse and outstanding glass art made in the UK in the last two years. The work formed a cutting-edge showcase of contemporary British based glass talent with over £12,000 worth of awards presented.
The exhibition displayed work by established artists and emerging new talent, including work by 12 students and 21 new artists in the main section. The selected artists were hailed to be brave and innovative, using a wide range of styles and techniques both traditional and experimental.
Venue: Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF
2019 BRITISH GLASS BIENNALE WINNERS:
Winner: Glass Biennale Award: Jeff Zimmer, 'The Fragility of Memory and Material (Personal), 2018
Winner: Glass Sellers' Art & Craft Award: Ian Chadwick, 'Medicine for Garmonbozia (Glass Charger Index 1902)', 2019
Runner Up: Glass Sellers' Art & Craft Award: Emma Goring, 'Divisions and Growth', 2018
Runner Up: Glass Sellers' Art & Craft Award: Bruno Romanelli, 'Misam', 2018
Winner: Glass Sellers' Art & Craft Student Award: Calum Dawes, 'Witness 1-7', 2018
Winner: Glass Arts Society International Artist Award: Jonathan Michie, 'Ambition', 2018
Winner: People's Prize: Kate Pasvol, Book of Welsh Walks- The Brecon Beacons
Winner: Young Collector's Award: Marzena Ostromecka, PLAY_ZONE
Winner: Glass Society Award: Jon Lewis, Apertura Aurora
Runner Up: Glass Society Award: Monette Larson, Dynamic Breath
list of artists 2019
Ruskin Mill Land Trust Ruskin Mill Trust Arts Council England Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Glass Arts Society (GAS) Contemporary Glass Society The Glass Society Warm Glass Mark Holford
Ruskin Mill Land Trust
Ruskin Mill Trust
Arts Council England
Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers
Glass Arts Society (GAS)
Contemporary Glass Society
The Glass Society
Warm Glass
Mark Holford
Image: Kate Pasvol, winner of the People's Prize with Simon Gue, Director of Warm Glass UK
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