Bremers, Bothwell, Klumpar, Zynsky

We are delighted to showcase a remarkable collection of glass artists this spring at our Village Court location, where the artistry and innovation of these creators are on full display. Among the featured artists, Peter Bremers captivates with his intricate designs and mastery of form, while Christina Bothwell enchants with her ethereal and thought-provoking sculptures. Vladimira Klumpar brings a unique perspective with her bold and dynamic pieces, and Toots Zynsky mesmerizes with her vibrant and textured creations. This extraordinary exhibition will be available for viewing until the middle of June, offering a rare opportunity to experience the diverse expressions and exceptional craftsmanship of these talented artists. This exhibition is curated by and in collaboration with David Austin of Austin Art Projects. To receive a digital catalog of this exhibition, please contact the gallery.

Peter Bremers: Sculpting Light Through Glass

Peter Bremers is a contemporary Dutch glass artist renowned for his striking, ethereal sculptures that explore the interplay between form, light, and space. A graduate of the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts, Bremers began his career working with various materials before discovering the expressive potential of glass. His signature style features bold, architectural shapes that evoke natural landscapes, ice formations, and abstract topographies. Bremers draws inspiration from his global travels, especially to remote and rugged environments such as Antarctica and the Himalayas. His work invites viewers to reflect on the beauty and fragility of the natural world, capturing moments of stillness and transformation in sculpted transparency.

Christina Bothwell: Sculpting the Unseen

Christina Bothwell is an American sculptor renowned for her ethereal works that blend cast glass, ceramics, and found objects to explore themes of transformation, vulnerability, and the intersection of the physical and spiritual realms. Born in New York City in 1960, she studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before teaching herself ceramics and glass casting. Her sculptures often depict human-animal hybrids, pregnant figures, and translucent forms containing smaller figures, symbolizing inner souls or potential selves. Bothwell's work is held in permanent collections worldwide, including the Corning Museum of Glass and the Palm Springs Art Museum . She resides in rural Pennsylvania, drawing inspiration from nature and her spiritual pursuits.

Vladimíra Klumpar: Mastering Form in Glass

Vladimíra Klumpar is a Czech glass artist known for her bold, sculptural works that explore the interplay of light, color, and geometry. Trained under the legendary Stanislav Libenský at the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague, Klumpar brings a refined, architectural sensibility to cast glass. Her international career has taken her across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe, with her work featured in major collections like the Corning Museum of Glass and the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. Klumpar’s sculptures invite viewers to engage with glass as both a physical and poetic medium.

Toots Zynsky: Weaving Color and Form in Glass

Toots Zynsky (born Mary Ann Zynsky in 1951, Boston) is a pioneering American glass artist celebrated for her innovative "filet-de-verre" technique, which involves fusing fine threads of colored glass into vibrant, undulating vessels. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she studied under Dale Chihuly and contributed to the founding of the Pilchuck Glass School. Her work, inspired by music and movement, is featured in over 100 museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Zynsky's contributions to contemporary glass art have earned her numerous accolades, such as the Smithsonian Visionary Award and the Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts.