Artist Statement and ResumeKITTY MOLLMAN
ARTISTS STATEMENT After spending most of my artistic life as a potter, I have recently discovered fused glass as a medium which I find even more satisfying than ceramics. Since 2003, when I first saw some very well done fused glass pieces at an art fair, I have been intrigued with the endless possibilities offered by glass. Beginning with a class at Craft Alliance, I have continued to explore and expand my work with fusing beautiful Bullseye glass into intricate patterns, and now I am learning to cast work in a kiln to further expand my horizons. The color and shape combinations are literally infinite. It is also my pleasure to introduce Craft Alliance students to the wonderful world of glass fusing. My ceramic work is now limited to tables, mirror frames and trivets made from raku fired tiles, which I continue to enjoy very much because I use materials found in my beloved garden for the content. I am also continuing my line of horsehair pots which are for sale at Craft Alliance. RESUME OF ARTISTIC BACKGROUND Education: BA in Art History, Wellesley College, 1957 M. Ed from Harvard University, 1958 Began pottery instruction from Patsy Degener at the old Peoples Art Center, 1959-66.
Resumed pottery classes at Craft Alliance, 1994, and also at Forest Park Community College, 1996. Began working in fused glass in 2003 at Craft Alliance. Various classes both at Craft Alliance and Glasshopper Studio. Glass Faculty of Craft Alliance 2006-present. Accepted at Pilchuck Glass School, July 2010 with Steve Klein. (Awesome!)
Participated in student shows at both Craft Alliance and Forest Park CC yearly, 1994 to 2006, and in twice-yearly “pot sales” at Craft Alliance. Participated in faculty show at Craft Alliance in 2007 and 2009.
Tile work and fused glass pieces are offered for sale at Craft Alliance, St. Louis, MO, Bluestem Missouri Crafts, Columbia, MO (glass only) and at Main Street Gallery, Edwardsville, IL.
Shown at juried art fairs/exhibits (primarily glass):
Schlafly “Art Outside”, 2004 and 2007 Bonsack Gallery, John Burroughs School, 2004 Saint Louis Strassenfest, 2005
Dogtown Art Fair, 2005
Main Street Art Walk, October, 2006, St. Charles, MO Componere Gallery, St. Louis, MO, March 2008 Spring Art Walk, April 2008, April 2009 and April 2010, St. Charles, MO Harvest Arts, Eureka, MO March/April 2009 Shown by invitation (glass):
Saint Louis Artists Guild-Collectors Choice, 2004 - 2008 Saint Louis Hills “Art in the Park”, October 2005 and 2006 Multiple group shows at Main Street Gallery, Edwardsville, 2006-8 Award pieces for Grand Center (St. Louis) Visionary Awards for Women in the Arts, May 2008 Patron gifts, Craft Alliance Artrageous Party, 2010 Installations (glass):
-Oncology Hematology Associates cancer treatment center, Peoria, IL – nine large pieces. 2005 -Boone Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine, Columbia, MO – 4 large pieces 2006 -St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO – 3 large pieces, 2008 -Central DuPage Hospital (Chicago) - 3 large pieces, 2010 -Door County (Wis) Hospital - 3 large pieces, 2010 -St. Johns Hospital Clayton/Clarkson facility, 3 large pieces, 2010 |