| 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 |
| All Rights reserved: Nina "Sam" Hibler 2009-2010 |
| 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. |