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Hello Lightning Tamers!
This is episode 47, and Iâm here with Thomas Zickuhr of Neon Lab and Neon instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Thomas Zickuhr is a neon glass/mixed media artist based out of Madison Wisconsin and has been a neon glassblower for nearly 20 years, though has been an active artist his entire life. After finishing his degree in Fine Art/Sculpture from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Tom moved to Boulder Colorado and took on an intensive 4 year apprenticeship in neon. After the foundation for neon had been laid, he, his wife Kristine, and their dogs moved to Madison, WI where Tom continued to learn and grow in the craft of neon. Thomas also studied and practiced design and animation, and continues to work and create in all three fields. |
Along with running Neon Lab, Thomas also teaches a course called âNeon: Light as Sculptureâ at the University of Wisconsin Madison. A fine art based neon program that puts emphasis on the creative side of glass blowing and neon being used as sculpture. Tom has facilitated and curated many shows through the university for students and professional artists alike.
Thomas currently has original artwork in the Milwaukee Art Museum, as well as shown work at MOMA New York City, MOMA San Francisco, and the Schaulager (shâow-la-gur) Art Museum – Basil, Switzerland. Tom was fortunate to be included as one of three current glass benders to work with contemporary American artist, Bruce Nauman.
Neon Lab is going strong, it is a small operation with a big heart. Thomas is dedicated to the craft of neon and is working to ensure it’s future is bright and colorful.
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Welcome to the Podcast Tom!
Show Notes
Music Credits
- Preview – Retro by ONE
- The opening theme -Taming Lightning by Trav B. Ryan
- Sponsor – Good2Go by ONE
- Credits – Walking by Ras-Hop
Sponsors
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Glass Art Society
Since 1971, the Glass Art Society has been using the joy of glass to connect, inspire, and empower all facets of the global glass community. From the early days of the American studio glass movement to the upcoming United Nations International Year of Glass, GAS continues to foster connections across generations, disciplines, and borders. Join them in celebrating 50 years of Glass Art Society as they present the 2022 GAS Conference in Tacoma, Washington, USA, from May 18 through 21. With the theme Between Here and There, this milestone conference will explore the past 50 years of glass and what the next 50 years holds for making, collecting, and educating. Visit glass art dot org today to learn more and register.
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âFluxeon
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Fluxeon Induction Heat, by Garett Churchill. Fluxeon is a small, family-run company out of San Diego, CA. We specialize in induction heating solutions for annealing brass, and all manner of brazing, soldering and heat-treating. The neon version of the Annie heater is perfect for converting neon electrodes in both conventional neon tubes as well as plasma art pieces.
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Book Premier: The Art of Plasma by Wayne Strattman!
âThe Plasma Art Alliance will be hosting a Book Premier for Wayne Strattmanâs new book The Art of Plasma: creating lighted sculpture with gas, glass, and electricity during the 2022 Glass Art Society Conference.
Date: Thursday, May 19th, Join us to celebrate the first book dedicated the medium of plasma sculpture! ALL are Welcome! â |
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Thank you Thomas Zickuhr for your time on the podcast, and love seeing your recent experiments and troubleshooting on the Neon and Plasma Art for Beginner Facebook Group!
I recommend checking out the facebook group, Neon and Plasma Art for Beginners, thereâs always a dozen hands to help, and you may find some equipment for sale as well.
I’d like to thank Pittsburgh Glass Center for supporting me as a place of research and inspiration. Plasma Art Alliance where I have access to the well of knowledge and connects me to some amazing and supportive people, and lastly both sponsors in this episode The Glass Art Society and Garrett Churchill from Fluxeon.
Feel free to share, comment, and subscribe. As always Be Safe, Be Informed, and Be Curious, and Iâll See you next time.
