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In Today’s Podcast we’ll be talking with Dylan Neuwirth an artist and sculptor working with light, space and interactive technologies which includes neon and virtual reality. his work is autobiographical,with light being embedded in his Personal Narrative, a custom-made neon sign with his mothers name in red cursive letter, Blade Runner, and David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” are a part of his origin. Like many artists, light is a beacon, a place to return to, or something to reveal the darkness we can cannot bear look at. His work expands on themes that include early memories of alienation, subconscious violence, and systemic addiction through the use of digital culture motifs.
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Dylan and I were introduced through Dani Kaes, who is a Neon Apprentice at Western Neon. Though we officially connected through Instagram, we have briefly crossed paths while she was staff and I was a student during Summer workshop at Pilchuck Glass School, the origin of my interest in Plasma and Neon. So I’d like to thank Dani for connecting us, and perhaps we’ll have her on a future podcast.
Show Notes
Intro Music: Boost by Jakim Karud
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Keep an eye out for more classes at Pittsburgh Glass Center as we work to provide a space for learning neon and plasma.
See you Next Time!
Percy Echols II
Taming Lightning ⚡
More Information
NEW! Neon and Plasma Globes | Pittsburgh Glass Center
This is a brief introduction to a process of neon that has been fading in and out of interest since the early 70s. In two nights, you will make your own plasma globe, and unlike a neon sign you’ll be creating your own unique neon light that responds to your touch!
Light Up Your World with PLASMA! | Calendar | Pittsburgh Glass Center
Let’s have some fun exploring PLASMA!! Wayne Strattman and Mundy Hepburn will be bringing their plasma experience and incredible enthusiasm to teach the art of plasma for those of you who are interested in “lighting up your worlds!”
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