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Call for Artists | Upplyst Glas – Enlightened Glass Exhibit at Glass Factory, Boda Glasbruk, Sweden
PLASMA ART ALLIANCE – We explore the fourth state of matter The mission of the Plasma Art Alliance (PAA) is to promote illuminated plasma in glass as a sculptural art medium; foster public awareness of this art form through exhibitions, conferences and educational outreach; and support the exchange of information related to techniques and technologies…
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EP 20: Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh: Plasma Light Art from Sweden to Boston, and Beyond!
This episode is sponsored by the The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowment in reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant, and residency hosted by the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Hello Lightning Tamers, this is episode number 20. In today’s podcast we have Simone Traub our marketing Intern at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, who…
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Workshop | Summer 2020 at Pittsburgh Glass Center – “Plasma Vessel with Glass Solder” and “It’s about the Light” Plasma in the Hot Shop
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on Nov 24, 2019 at 7:54pm PST Summer 2020 Registration Registration for Summer Classes has begun, kicking off with the early bird rate of $800 if paid before February 1. Fees increase to $850 on February 1 and will rise to the…
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Weekly⚡Picks | December 2019
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@taminglightning) on Nov 30, 2019 at 6:57pm PST Sign Up below for Updates and Notifications! * indicates required Email Address * Full Name
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EP 19 : Tommy Gustafsschiöld – The Last Neon Bender (in Scandinavia)
Hello Lightning Tamers, this is episode number 19! In today’s podcast we have Tommy Gustafsschiöld of Nordic Neon and Diod. He’s one of last remaining Neon Shops in all of Scandinavia. We’ll hear about his beginnings and earlier life prior to neon, as well his recent explorations in making art whether it be collaboration or…
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Pittsburgh Glass Center| Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh
Thanks to the Pittsburgh Glass Center for hosting my residency for the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant, I can moved into Phase 2 for Plasma Light at PGC. I’ve got a lot of work ahead of me with this one, I hope I don’t disappoint. Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh announces $388,000 in grants PITTSBURGH, Pa.,…
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Plasma | The Glass Factory Boda
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Percy Echols II (@glass.percy) on Oct 27, 2019 at 7:45am PDT I haven’t been updating much on this account since I’ve been working or traveling for Taming Ligthning and Plasma Art Alliance I did have the opportunity to look about a bit in Kosta Boda with Anette Ohlsson and Jaime…
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The Glass Factory | Blown Glass with Plasma
View this post on Instagram Sorry it took so long to post! Here are some highlights from the #blownglass with #plasma workshop taught by #edkirshner and @guerreroglass at @theglassfactoryboda #sweden Assisted by @bexoro a true MPV for facilitating an excellent class. @gschioldneon for endless support and curiosity! Anne Wulff @antoine_pierini @jojosunbear Tristan August @jani_jpg @bekksovik…
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Weekly⚡Picks | October 2019
Hello Lightning Tamers, Today’s the day, at this very moment I’m traveling to Sweden! But I haven’t forgotten to do the weekly Picks! As it is I don’t have another lineup of Picks for this month, but if you find an artist that you think I should looking into, don’t hesitate to send it my…
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Vlog | Delay on Ep 19 UPDATE – 9 days until Sweden
I’ll be delaying the release of Episode 19 with Tommy Gustafsschiold in hope to bring you a better podcast. Since I’ll be in Sweden next week, I believe I can have a much more interesting conversation with Tommy G about his studio, Neon, and Art in Scandinavia. Tommy has been very supporting and positive voice…
