Privacy and surveillance, colonialism, environmental perils, police brutality — these aren’t themes commonly associated with glass art. “Glasstress,” by its very name, however, suggests this isn’t your tía’s collection of swans and clowns. Glass scholar Davira Taragin speaks about the evolution of glass as a respected and versatile medium of contemporary artistic expression.
Installation view of “Glassstress” at the Boca Raton Museum of Art through July 2, 2017. Eduardo Chacon
Fred Wilson, “Iago’s Mirror,” 2009, Glass. Courtesy of Fondazione Berengo. Francesco Allegretto
Luke Jerram, (l-r; HIV, Smallpox, Untitled Future Mutation). Flame-worked blown glass. Eduardo Chacon
Michael Joo, “Expanded Access,” 2011. Mirrored Pyrex glass, dimensions variable. Eduardo Chacon Courtesy Fondazione Berengo
Thomas Schütte, ‘Berengo Head,’ 2011. Glass. Courtesy Fondazione Berengo. Francesco Allegretto
Carol Prusa, “Spooky Action,” 2016. Hand-blown glass. Courtesy the artist. Francesco Allegretto
