Hudson Beach Glass Philadelphia

December Updates

December First Friday is all about Art that fits under your Christmas Tree.

We've asked four of our favorite Philly artist to come up with small, gorgeous art that will fit under the tree this year.

Clampham Common by Andrew Christman

Work by Gail Cunningham, Brian Foster, Sibyalla Benatova, and Andrew Christman will be on display through the end of the month.

Join us for the opening reception December 3rd from 5:30-8:30pm. Spiked hot apple cider and seasonal snacks will be served.

Telegraph Whiskey Glasses Featured in Craig Laban's Gift Guide

We love Craig Laban's restaurant reviews and are very excited that he decided to feature out telegraph whiskey glasses in his gift guide this year. He said they "offer the perfect balance of style and function"



I couldn't agree more. He also said "the deep ridges ringing the base aren't merely a stroke of postindustrial chic - they assure a sure and comfy grip on your favorite spirit as you sniff, swirl, and sip. The $40 "single" is perfect for neat spirits, the larger $45 double works for whiskey on the rocks." You can pick up a set of our telegraph whiskeys in either the single or double at the shop or ONLINE

Ornament Making in Full Swing



We had a great first weekend of Ornament making and this coming weekend is almost fully booked up. Make your weekend appointment today ONLINE or if you need to come in on a weekday call the shop.

Goblets! Opens this Friday

You may have noticed that we are little obsessed with cups here. As many of you know we make mostly bar ware out of our Philadelphia studio and we spend a lot of time drinking (research purposes people!). We often ask ourselves what makes a great cup? Our Stem v. Stemless experiment explores the need for a stem on your wine glass (read what we've learned so far here). Continuing with the theme of experimentation we asked the artist in our Goblet show to play with the idea of goblets. We have over 20 artist participating in our show this year and they've come up with some really exciting interpretations. Stop by this First Friday, join our experiment, and view a wide range of interpretations of the cup.

The above goblets were made by Joshua DeWall. The ones at the very top were made by A.O. Monterosso.

Here is a full list of participating artist:

Josh DeWall

Amber Cowan

Hank Adams

Alexander Rosenberg

Michael Hernandez

Beccy Feather

Ben Dombey

Rika Hawes

Kris Diaz

Max Lefko Evert

Angus Powers

George Ann Greth

Kim Harty

Alan Davies

Ben Wright

Skitch Manion

Zachory Puckowitz

David King

Timothy Rogers

Nate Dubbs

Sean was on TV

"Tom Judd: Small Works" Opens December 4th

Dragonfly and World

We are very proud to be hosting Tom Judd: Small Works. 

Utilizing the same mixed media approach as his large work Tom Judd: Small Works is a wonderful overview of the artist style. The paintings display many of the Judd's recurring themes. Dragonflies, small birds, and landscapes all appear in these tiny jewels. There are also a series of portraits of dresses and one exceptional eggplant.

In “Dragonfly and World” (16’ x 12’ oil on collage, shown above) two dragonflies hover over a world map and what looks like aged wall paper. In the bottom left corner an art deco train and steam ship painted in cream move through a square of bright red. These out dated machines are a reminder of not only the pace at which travel used to pass but also the glamor once associated with it.

Tom Judd's work is displayed in Museums around the country (including the Philadelphia Museum of Art), he's worked on numerous public art projects, and is represented in many private and public collections. The Small Works show at Hudson Beach Glass is a chance to own a piece of this renowned artist's work.

The opening reception is from 5:30-9:30 on December 4th, 2009.

  Only this evening

It's Raining Goblets First Friday

Everyone has been talking about how much it's been raining. Well, now Hudson Beach Glass is gonna make it rain on you glassblower style. Shoes, watermelons, and seed pods are a few inventive elements the glassblowers in our latest show have incorporated into their goblets.

This show was Jenna's idea and she has done an incredible job pulling it together. Especially considering she has also spent the last couple of weeks building a Glory Hole and Garage/Pipe Warmer. Three things she has never done before. Girl is on fire. Let's just hope no one else is once we plug those bad boys in.

Join us from 5:30-9:30 Sept 4th for wine, snacks, and goblet gazing.

"It's really banans" by Nathan Purcell

"Specimen" by Cyndney Ferguson Brey

Also, on Friday Michael Hernandez is installing his neon piece entitled "Banana jungle".

This Friday is also our first Video projection (assuming it's not raining water along with goblets). We'll be showing Dale Inglett's "Transient Being", 2009. Here is a still.

Pretty cool, isn't it?

 

Partial List of Participants in Goofy Goblet Show

 

-Andrea Abramoff: “Cocktail Mixer” $100

-Cydney Ferguson-Brey: “Raptor”, “Specimen”  

-Timothy Rogers: “Melted Goblet Tumblers”

-Angus Powers: “3 Way Goblet”

-Kala Stein: ceramic

-Alana DeRocchi: ceramic

-Joseph Cam: ceramic

-Seth Fairweather: “Race Car”  glass

-Nathan Purcell: “It’s really bananas”

-Sean Reynolds: “Seedless”

 

Call for Goofy Goblet Entries, The Goofier the Better!

What is a goblet for? What does it mean? In what ceremony is it participating? Who is it for? We know what traditional goblets look like, why they are made, the way they are produced, and their meaning. But what is the contemporary purpose of these ancient objects? What is their place in everyday society? How can your creative mind see these objects anew? We want to see your interpretation and celebrate what it stands for at our September Goofy Goblet Exhibition!

 

We will be displaying your goblets amongst our other beautiful, hand-blown and hot cast work. Should you require electricity we have accommodation for that. The work will be up for the month of September. We insure all items while on display in our store. Unfortunately, we cannot provide shipping costs at this time. A brief bio about you will be posted next to your goblet.

 

The Application Process:

1) Please send us an image of your entry. Multiple angles appreciated.

2) Should you not have an image of what you would like to enter  please provide 3 jpeg images of previous work and an image or detailed description of proposed goblet. (Alert us to any special requirements.)

3) A brief bio

4) Put  “Goofy Goblet Call” in your subject heading.

Send all application materials and any questions to: [email protected]

More information is available upon request.

 

Deadlines

1) All entries are due Monday August 17th.

2) Acceptances will be announced Wed August 19

3) Deliveries can be shipped or hand delivered (see store hours or call for other times)

4) Installation will be the Monday Aug 31 and Tuesday Sept 1 prior to the first Friday of September.

We’d love you at the opening on Fri Sept 4th from 6:00 – 9:00!

 

 

First Friday Success!

Thanks to everyone who made the opening of Natural Order such a great success. A special thanks to Lauren Troppaur and Hannah Soffer for running the bar, and to my mom, Gay Kimelman and her best friend, Leslie Seitchik, for bringing the fabulous food.

David, Sean and I had a blast. See you all next month.

Below are some photographs that Lisa Iaboni took of the event. Looks pretty cool huh?

"Natural Order" Opens June 5th

You all know how talented Sean and the rest of the Gilvey family is. You've seen their work all over our store. Well, now it's my families turn to show off. My brother, David Kimelman, is a huge talent. We are having a show of his photographs entitled "Natural Order".

David explores the complex, tenuous, and often contradictory relationships people have with our natural world through his photography. The collection of 21 prints in the show "Natural Order" are a mix of human and animal portraits, landscapes and action shots that together express our fear of elemental chaos, our alienation from nature and our attempt to put ourselves above the natural order.

The loneliness is almost palpable in "Sim City", which shows an aerial view of empty streets, a roof top with a tennis court and pool, everywhere perfectly trimmed shrubbery, but not one sign of life. A landscape of towers and fences shows the work of mankind without any humanity. A photograph of a dead chicken soaking in a bucket of blood and flower petals is both strikingly beautiful and repellant.

While the show tackles serious themes it also has a sense of humor. In a photograph titled long walks on the beach, an older couple (he in a leopard-print g-string and she in a plaid bikini) hold hands while walking down a busy beach. Two monkeys caught in the act are as ridiculous as any humans coupling.

It is these dichotomies of loneliness and togetherness, emptiness and fullness, humor and sadness, that make David Kimelman’s work so compelling.

"Natural Order" will be on display from June 5th through August 26th. The opening reception is from 6-9 on June 5th. We'll be serving wine and hor d'oeuvres (made by my mother and god-mother).For more information call Emily Kimelman Gilvey at 267-319-1887. More images can be viewed at davidkimelman.com

Terrariums Are Here

Check these bad boys out. Not only are they super cool but they are also really easy to care for. You just leave them alone and they are happy. Happy as a Terrarium. It's a new saying.