![]() ![]() ![]() Because you asked me that question.’ I want to challenge perceptions.”īorn in Iran, Taylor lived in Argentina, Spain, the Philippines, Oman, Mexico, Belgium, the Ivory Coast and Honduras growing up. “People ask ‘Why would you make garbage out of glass?' And the answer is, ‘Right there. People tend to see glass “as decorative art,” Taylor says. Talk about daredevil: He’s also tried upside-down glassblowing. (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. Moreover, although he is nicknamed Sleepy, his life or work is anything but, especially considering he’s the managing director and co-founder (2015) of a public studio named Gent Glass.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. candidate at The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Poland, it seems like he’s currently dividing his time between the two European countries. John not only continues to serve as a hot glass sculptor in Belgium at the moment, but his pieces also still reflect his interest in politics, philosophy, religion, as well as human social behavior. Nevertheless, because she managed to work things out rather quickly, the 5-time challenge winner’s financially, personally, and professionally motivated triumph was fair and square. The prime example of this is actually in the finale, with him remarking he doesn’t want the title if fellow blower Minhi England can’t stick to her original design owing to glass incompatibility issues. The fact John maintained an extremely positive environment while also being quite vocal about his sheer desire to win every single challenge in ‘Blown Away’ was thus fitting, to say the least. The first time I walked into a glass studio, there was a community energy of people working together, talking together, and hanging out together - in and out of the studio.” The almost immediate results of the process (following extensive planning), as well as the openness when it comes to sharing techniques, are two other facets that pulled him into the industry. “I came to glass from a painting background, which (for me at least) was a solo activity. “The first thing that drew me to glass was the teamwork needed to make a piece,” John once told Beautiful Bizarre. He’d actually managed to establish himself as an expert within this period, which is why he was even invited to the renowned IKA Mechelen in Belgium as an artist in residence/guest instructor in 2010. However, the most crucial aspect is that he’s not only passionate but qualified as well he earned his Bachelor’s from Tyler School of Art in 2006, was awarded a fellowship at Wheaton Arts in 2009, and earned his MFA from Illinois State University in 2013. John Moran is originally from Philadelphia, but he’s such a creative being that it’s honestly no surprise his dynamic work has taken him across the globe, whether it be to China, Belgium, or Poland. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |