Current Exhibitions
NANCY CALLAN: GLASS FANTASTIC
January 9, 2010 - March 3, 2010
Nancy Callan, "Batman Stinger and Robin Stinger," blown glass
Nancy Callan, "Three Bee Butts," blown glass
Nancy Callan, "Safety Bee Buoy," blown glass
Nancy Callan, "Webbed Claw and Webbed Winkle," blown glass
Nancy Callan, "Cloud Prism," 2009, blown and sculpted glass, 11 x 15 x 6 inches; Courtesy of Traver Gallery, photo by Russell Johnson
In the Benaroya Glass Gallery, MoNA presents a survey of Seattle-based glass artist Nancy Callan’s work, including Bee Butts, Cane Tops, Winkles, and Clouds. The playfulness of Callan’s subject matter is juxtaposed with the high degree of skill she employs to create a variety of engaging pieces. Callan takes traditional glassblowing techniques to the next level, using the wonders of childhood—comics, cartoons, superheroes, toys—as inspirations for her brightly colored, boldly patterned, and elegant forms.