IMAGINE MUSEUM – Inspiration at its finest!
by Pamela Burns
This article is a glimpse of how I am inspired to make textile art from museum visits. I want to share this particular museum and exhibits because the memory has stayed with me over the years and the art continues to inspire me. I hope they inspire you too.
Since 2000, my husband and I have made it a tradition to visit a new museum each year on our Anniversary. In 2019, we chose a newer and indiscreet museum called IMAGINE! At first sight, the building looks very unassuming, and I didn’t hold much hope it would be one of our better anniversary museum choices. One step inside the door and I was amazed and looking forward to what may lie ahead. I cannot describe to you the work that is contained in this small, but larger-than-life, museum. In many cases, the artists have made glass look like fabric, and my imagination immediately peaked. Many artists’ works from all over the world are on display in ways that are unimaginable.
Their website: https://www.imaginemuseum.com/
Mission
To elevate American and International contemporary glass art and artists through exhibitions, education and research. They also have a “DESIRE TO INSPIRE, UPLIFT AND EDUCATE.”
Noted from the website: “In 2018, founder, philanthropist, artist and business woman, Trish Duggan, determined to open a museum in St. Petersburg, FL as a way to give back to the community. Her goal was to put together a collection of artworks and promote an experience that would inspire, uplift and educate. As a woman already working with glass for her personal art, Ms. Duggan determined that the properties of glass and glass art would provide such an experience.”
Here are a few pieces from that day that continue to inspire me and my art.
Artist Karen LaMonte and her exhibit, “Floating World”.
She notes that “in all cultures, clothing is an unspoken language: but the kimono is the most codified. Every aspect of its design is highly significant, communicating volumes about the wearer.” The material she uses for her sculptures is integral to the concept.
Clay – Humility
Glass – Spirituality
Bronze – Human Intention
Rust - Transience
Here are a few of her pieces:
Cast Glass
Cast Glass
Bronze with Verde Patina
Debora Moore’s work: “White Bamboo Wall”–Blown and Hot Sculptued Glass
Bamboo Wall Detail
“Worthy Fruit” by Janis Miltenberger – flame worked, acid etched, sand blasted, oil painted, glass and steel
“Worthy Fruit” detail by Janis Miltenberger
I hope this article encourages you to embrace artists’ working with other mediums and inspires you to try something new with the art you create today. I find working with multiple mediums brings me joy. I wish the same for you during your artistic journey.
P.S. Burns
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