JON GOLDBERG
Glass fascinates Jon, and he creates sculpture that explores its unique properties - reflection, refraction and translucency. His work is distinctly three-dimensional, primarily thick-walled and solid work with an internal structure contained within a simple glass form. Facets and curved surfaces are carved into the form to create the finished sculpture. These surfaces provide windows and act as internally-reflective elements.
Jon is inspired by patterns in nature and the cycle of life. Abstracted life forms (Organisms) reside within the sculptures. As the series develops, so do the Organisms, changing form, evolving, gaining new and losing vestigial attributes.
Selected Group Exhibitions/Awards
2012 Glass: A Juried Art Show, Minnetrista (Muncie IL)
2011 Westchester Fine Craft Show, "American Style Award of Excellence (Best in Show)"
Images 2011 - Central PA Festival of the Arts
2010 Southworks, "First Merit 3D Award"
2008 Smithsonian Craft Show
Selected Publications:
Art Glass Today
Schiffer Publishing, 2010
Creative Glass
Charles McFadden and Danijela Kracun (Editors)
Schiffer Publishing, 2010
Creating Linus
July 2012, Featured Interview and Cover Illustration
Stamphill Motion Pictures (process video), 2010