The poster for The Four Seasons, the Contemporary Glass Society’s exhibition at Pyramid Gallery, York
THE Four Seasons – A Celebration of Contemporary Glass Art Inspired by Vivaldi opens at Pyramid Gallery, Stonegate, York, on Saturday.
On show until November 1, this autumn’s vibrant celebration of glass and the seasons is presented in partnership with the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), bringing together the work of 26 glass artists from across Great Britain, each exploring the enduring beauty and drama of Vivaldi’s iconic concertos, 300 years after they were first composed.
“This inspiring showcase offers a unique opportunity to experience the changing moods and colours of the seasons through the expressive possibilities of contemporary glass,” says gallery owner and curator Terry Brett.
“Using an array of traditional and modern techniques – from glassblowing, kiln forming and fusing, to mosaic, stained glass, casting and pâte de verre – the exhibition demonstrates the incredible diversity and innovation within today’s glass-making community.
“Whether you’re an art collector, a lover of glass, or simply intrigued by how sound and seasonality can inspire visual art, The Four Seasons promises to be a rich and resonant experience.”
To mark the launch of The Four Seasons, a free artist talk will be held on Friday from 4pm to 5pm at The Belfry Hall, Stonegate, where four of the exhibiting artists, Priya Laxmi, Helen Bower, Suzie Smith and Dr Helen Slater Stokes, will discuss their creative processes and seasonal inspirations. To book a ticket, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1594594056749?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Before the talk, guests are invited to preview the exhibition from 2:30pm, with drinks and nibbles provided.
In addition, a private view will take place at Pyramid Gallery on Saturday from 11am to 3pm, offering buyers and collectors the first opportunity to purchase works from the exhibition. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
“The Contemporary Glass Society is delighted to return to the Pyramid Gallery for an exhibition this year,” says chair Sarah Brown. “I’m so pleased that we can bring a variety of work from some of our members to York.
“Sharing a snapshot of the breadth of creativity within glass making to the general public and providing platforms for makers to sell their work is a key part of our mission in supporting makers at all stages of their careers and promoting glass as a creative material and preserving the history of working in glass.”
Glass makers featured in The Four Seasons will be: Ali Robertson, Alison Vincent, Caroline Reed, Cathryn Shilling, Deborah Timperley, Elizabeth Sinkova, Frans Wesselman, Gail Turbutt, Helen Bower, Helen Restorick, Dr Helen Slater Stokes, Janette Garthwaite, Jane Yarnell, Kate Pasvol, Kerry Roffe, Layne Rowe, Lydia Swann, Nour El Huda Awad, Pamela Fyvie, Pascale Penfold, Priya Laxmi, Rosie Deegan, Stephanie Else, Suzie Smith, Valerie Bernardini and Wendy Newhoffer.
The Four Seasons, A Celebration of Contemporary Glass Art Inspired by Vivaldi, Pyramid Gallery, Stonegate, York, September 6 to November 1. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.