There is a new glass art exhibition coming to the Pittsburgh Glass Center. "To Hold..." by Lauren Kalman, explores the negative space in glass left by an imprint of a body.

Visual artist Lauren Kalman, and Marketing Director of the Pittsburgh Glass Center Paige Ilkhanipour, talk about the upcoming exhibit. Lauren talks about how her idea for this exhibit first started in 2019 with clay. Paige talks about bringing new artists to the Center through their Idea Furnace, which targets non-glass artists. Paige highlights how Lauren works with a team at the Glass Center to create this exhibition. The Center brings the glass expertise, and Lauren brings the ideas.

Lauren also talks about the casting process to create life-sized casts of her body to help mold the glass. She currently teaches at the Wayne State University in Detroit, and looks forward to the semester ending soon. Paige highlights the Glass Center's two recent expansions, including the newest that opens up additional exhibit space a block from the Glass Center. They hope to showcase student work, and offer more resident space for artists.

You can see "To Hold..." at the Pittsburgh Glass Center from May 2nd to August 3rd. There will be a free Hot Jam on May 2nd, with a live demonstration. Lauren will also be available to talk to during the exhibits opening reception on May 2nd.

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