Exhibitions and Juried Pieces

Exhibitions

ConneXtions
A collaboration between American Association of Wood workers and the
International Society of Glass Beadmakers
Woodworker : Mr. Robert Thompson
Beadmaker :Nina "Sam" Hibler

ConneXtions

Metamorphosis: The life cycle of a Bead
This juried Exhibit showcased the unique and innovative works of 44 artist from the
United States,Japan,New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The pieces were
selected based on the creative and inventive use of glass, unique style, concept, technical
proficiency and distinction in glass object design.
The Exhibit traveled from the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh PA to Evoke Gallery
in St.Paul MN

Metamorphosis

Leaves - A Moment of Glory

Leaves unfurling in the spring,tender
and new represent rebirth,life
returning. Growing
stronger,sheltering, yet their true
colors are veiled by green. Fall comes
finally revealing their hidden beauty.A
moment of glory
Then leave return to the earth to
nourish the next year's birth.
These leave celebrate the moment of
glory

Glass beads and Necklace
by Nina "Sam" Hibler

The necklace is now privately owned

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) challenged members to Think
outside of the ‘box’ and put your piece in a box

This exhibit called on glass bead artists to stretch their imagination and try new creative ways of
utilizing their glass creations.

The exhibit Out of the Box: Pushing the Boundaries of the Glass Bead a traveling exhibit in
2008. The exhibit traveled to the Ohio Glass Museum in Lancaster, Ohio; Bead & Button in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and ISGB’s 2008 annual conference, The Gathering: Currents-
Merging Culture and Creativity, in Oakland, California
and The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

The Judges: Stephanie Sersich, Dustin Tabor, Amy Johnson, and a representative from
each exhibit venue will be judging the entries.
Fanta-Sea Dive is in the private collection of Dr. Vivian Bucay

Out of the Box

Fanta- Sea Dive

I wanted to create an "Out of the Box"
experience captured and held in a box.
Fanta-sea dive is a small diorama
representing the Spirobranchus
giganteus This inhabitant of the sea is
known as the Christmas tree worm.
Nature's beauty is impossible to copy.
This is my artistic interpretation.

Perspectives

Perspectives: Traditions and Innovations in Glass Beads

This juried exhibit presented by ISGB, represents the
endlessly captivating styles, techniques, and processes used in
contemporary glass beadmaking. Unique color, form, and textural
elements were combined to highlight the infinite possibilities of
glass, as expressed by our members. Artists were encouraged to
create a bead that best captured their inspiration, innovation, and
personal “voice.”
This distinctive collection of small wonders in glass artistry can be
enjoyed June 5 to September 7 at the Radisson Hotel,
Corning, and opens specifically as part of the 2009 GAS
Conference. Artists, collectors, gallery and museum personnel,
writers, and critics from around the globe will come together to
celebrate the medium that unites us all – glass!
link to slide show of this exhibition

Convergence II

                                               Nina "Sam" Hibler and Liza Connell

                                       We designed this necklace for
                                         Persephone as a reminder of her
                                          lot in life the good and the bad.
                                          One side of the necklace
cascades with spring flowers flowing into the bounty of
summer berries. These are the symbols of Earth
flourishing with life and nourishment during the time
Demeter and Persephone are together. The other side
of the necklace is filled with pomegranate seeds, sweet,
juicy, irresistible and the cause of her imprisonment. Fall
leaves, glass and precious metal clay, transition changing
colors into winters barren stark grey leaves dangling
  lifeless as Persephone returns to the underworld.