EthanStern IN URBANISM
EthanStern IN URBANISM
JUNE 29 - JULY 29. 2012 DOWNTOWN GALLERY
LewAllenGalleries Railyard: 1613 Paseo De Peralta | Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 | tel 505.988.3250 Downtown: 125 West Palace Avenue | Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 | tel 505.988.8997 www.lewallengalleries.com | info@lewallengalleries.com cover: Red Urbanism, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 14” x 15” x 3”
Ethan Stern: In Urbanism Ethan Stern studied ceramics at the TAFE Institute in Brisbane, Australia, and began his transition from ceramics to glass while enrolled at Alfred University in New York. Instead of figurative or abstract glass sculpture, he was most intrigued by the functional form of the blown-glass vessel. Stern’s study of ancient Greek and Chinese vessels informs his current exploration of the dynamic relationship between surface and form. He began examining the effects he could achieve through engraving and carving while at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington. Cameo engraving and carving the surface enables him to “pull together elements of color, form, pattern and texture to create a unique voice within the material.” By transforming the traditional glossy surface of glass, Stern’s technique directs focus to the surface as well as to the form, adding another dimension to the design and aesthetic of blown glass. Similar to a ceramist’s direct manipulation of clay, Stern works with glass in a way that reveals the artist’s highly individualistic touch. He explains, “The evidence of the hand, the subtleties of surface and the creative process are vital to the creation of my work.” Featured in important solo and group exhibitions internationally, Stern’s work has been reviewed in such publications as American Craft Magazine, New Glass Review, and American Style. His innovations in glass design continue to establish his reputation as a noteworthy emerging artist of glass sculpture.
Lustre Light, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 19” x 18” x 4”
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Zebra-Flag Coastline, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 18” x 13” x 3” 3
Brulee, 2011, blown and engraved glass, 13” x 13” x 3” 4
In-Aubergine Urbanism, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 12” x 14” x 4” 5
Aqua-Flag Coastline, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 13” x 13” x 3” 6
Purple Coastline, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 15” x 18” x 3” 7
Inky Luna Aqua, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 15” x 16” x 4” 8
Inky Crimson, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 13” x 14” x 3” 9
Inky Pluto, 2012, blown and engraved glass, 14” x 13” x 3” 10
Inky Slim Dali , 2012, blown and engraved glass, 16” x 18” x 4” 11
Ethan Stern Born: 1978, Ithica, NY
Education: TAFE College of Ceramics, Brisbane, AU (AA, 1997) | Alfred University, NY, (BFA, 2001)
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2012 Ethan Stern: In Urbanism, LewAllen Galleries, Santa Fe, NM 2007 William Traver Gallery, Tacoma, WA 2006 In The Surface, William Traver Gallery, Tacoma, WA Making the Mark, Chappell Gallery, Chelsea, NY 2005 New Drawings, Vetri International Gallery, Seattle, WA
2003
Emerging Artist showcase, Linda Greene Contemporary Glass, Dallas, TX Annual Auction, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA Young Americans, Chappell Gallery, New York, NY Glass Surface, Chappell Gallery, Boston, MA Annual Auction, Philchuck Glass School, Westin Hotel, Seattle, WA 2002 International Glass, Global Art Venue, Seattle, WA Permanent sculpture installation, The Ithica Commons, Ithica, NY Art in the Heart of the City, outdoor public sculpture exhibition, Ithica, NY Annual Auction, Pilchuck Glass School, Westin Hotel, Seattle, WA History of the World Gallery, Camino Island, WA 2001 Walking Bridge Light Exhibition, G.A.S. Conference, Corning, NY Swallow Gallery, consignment, Brooklyn, NY 2000 Fuego de la Forma, Pamil Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2007 Young Glass, Ebeltoff Glas Museum, Ebeltoff, Denmark Start, Prism Contemporary Glass, Chicago, IL Pilchuck Exhibition, William Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA Palm Beach 3, West Palm Beach, FL, rep. Chappell Gallery, New York City, NY 2006 Convergence/Divergence, Chappell Gallery, New York, NY Anniversary International, Prism Contemporary Glass, Chicago, IL SOFA, New York & Chicago rep. Chappell Gallery, New York, NY Palm Beach 3, West Palm Beach, FL, rep. Chappell Gallery, New York City, NY 2005 Glass Weekend, rep. Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Millville, NJ SOFA, New York & Chicago rep. Chappell Gallery, New York, NY The Appalachian Center for Craft: Faculty & Artists in Residence, Belmont University, The Lue Gallery, Nashville, TN Artist in Residence Exhibition, Appalachian Center Craft Gallery, Smithville, TN Palm Beach 3, West Palm Beach, FL, rep. Chappell Gallery, New York City, NY 2004 November Showcase, Prism Contemporary Glass, Chicago, IL Apercu, Prism Contemporary Glass, Chicago, IL Fall for Glass: 04, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA Pilchuck Glass School Annual Auction, Westin Hotel, Seattle, WA Summer Faculty Exhibition, Appalachian Center for Crafts Gallery, Smithville, TN Artist in Residence Exhibition, Appalachian Center Craft Gallery, Smithville, TN Capturing Light, Chappell Gallery, New York, NY History of the World Gallery, Camino Island, WA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003-Present: Owner; Ethan Stern Design, Seattle, WA High School Glass Instructor/Production Team Supervisor, Hilltop Artist in Residence, Tacoma Public School District, Tacoma, WA Hot Shop Technician/Artist in Residence, Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN Workshop Instructor: Beginning Glass Blowing & Glass Bead Making, Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN 2003 Ceramic Sculpture Instructor, Art Goes to School, Grade school art program, Sparta Elementary, Sparta, TN Interim Glass Technician, Pratt Fine Art Center, Seattle, WA 2002-03 Instructor, Glass Blowing & Ornament Making, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA Hot Casting Shop Coordinator, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA 2001-03 Glass Blowing Assistant: Totally Blown Glass, Seattle, WA; Beth Fishman, Seattle, WA; Kait Rhoads, Seattle, WA; Chuck Lopez, Seattle, WA Artist Assistant: Kelly McLain, Seattle, WA Hot Shop Assistant Technician, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
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Railyard: 1613 Paseo De Peralta | Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 | tel 505.988.3250 Downtown: 125 West Palace Avenue | Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 | tel 505.988.8997 www.lewallengalleries.com | info@lewallengalleries.com