Hello Lightning Tamers!

Percy here, and this is episode number 62. In today’s podcast, I’ll be joined by Jacob Willcox a young and experienced neon bender, artist, and educator from Tacoma, Washington. Jacob’s journey with glass and light began in 2012 through the Hilltop Artists program. He went on to earn his BFA with concentrations in glass and neon from Alfred University in 2021. Currently, Jacob works in sales at a sign shop, where he continues to blend his artistic insights with his professional role.

 So, get ready to dive into an illuminating conversation as we explore Jacob’s artistic journey, the balance between creativity and business, and his unique perspective on the future of neon in the modern world of signage.

Welcome to the podcast Jacob Willcox!

I hope you enjoyed the podcast. 

Thank you Jacob Willcox for take the time after a long week teaching neon tube pulling and bending at PGC. This was wild week and there was certainly a lot that was shared and learned. Keep growing those skills and glowing for the future of neon.

Also if there are listeners interested in teaching or have recommendations for the Pittsburgh Glass Center, please email me at percy@pittsburghglasscenter.org

I’d like to thank Pittsburgh Glass Center for supporting me as a place of research and inspiration, the Plasma Art Alliance, and the Facebook group Neon and Plasma Art for Beginner, where I have access to the well of knowledge and connects me to some amazing and supportive people. 

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