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last week i hopped a subway up to williamsburg to speak with one of the city's most celebrated glass artists, john pomp. i've been a fan of john's work for some time now- the way he works with color and form always brings to mind a certain sensuality that is often missing from glass these days. john has devoted his time not just to creating beautiful glass, but to creating a place where people can explore and produce their own glass. behind the pomp storefront is 160 glass, a studio that is open to anyone in the area that would like to take classes and learn more about the art of glass blowing. and this february, john is offering a special valentine's day glass blowing class where couples can come and do something different together. so, to hear more about 160 glass' classes and hear john's podcast simply click "play" below. you can hear all that john has to say about glass, the tempermental nature of contemporary design and of course, some words of wisdom (not to be missed) for design students and those looking to start their own design-based companies. enjoy!
http://dspodcasts.blogspot.com/
The New York Times
Thursday December 7th, 2006
House and Home Section, Currents
John Pomp, left, a glass artist in Brooklyn, said he has always kept a few "extras and odds and ends" in his studio that passers-by could buy, but today he will open his first full-fledged retail shop. The new space, John Pomp Glass, is at the entrance to 160 Glass, Mr. Pomp's studio and school in Williamsburg. A half wall between shop and studio will let customers watch glass blowers in action. If they become really intrigued, the studio offers classes and workshops. Mr. Pomp said he plans to use all the proceeds from the store in his community outreach and educational endeavors, such as subsidized classes and demonstrations for schools and camp programs. The shop will offer some items not available in other stores that carry Mr. Pomp's work, which include Barneys New York and Aero in SoHo. "I want to be able to do some limited-edition pieces and see how people take to them," he said. "It's a kind of laboratory for me." He also does lighting work on private commission for residential and commercial clients, and he blows glass that the artist Louise Bourgeois uses in her sculpture. The tall vases at top right ($297) are from Mr. Pomp's Classic collection, while the round ones at lower right ($275) are from his Lollipops. Prices range from $25 for holiday ornaments to $1,500 for limited-edition pieces: 160 Berry Street, Brooklyn; (718) 486-9620; Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The New York Times:
Thursday August 24th, 2006
House and Home Section
Very proud to have my Silhouettes Collection featured in the NY Times
Its been a great year so far, I look forward to more great things to come...
many thanks...
BARNEYS
I just came back from a recent trip to chicago and thought the team at Barneys (Chicago) did a fantastic window display of my sihouettes collection. thanks to all.
john
Henri Bendel
"summer show"
john designed a limited edition collection for Henri Bendel summer space. All of sales from the show will be donated to the eductional outreach programs at One Sixty Glass (john's Public access glassblowing facility in Williamsburg, brooklyn
silhouettes
black and white handblown glass
dimensions
varies between 16"x7"
thank you to the accent on design awards committee and organizers for awarding my "silhouette collection" best product line for the feb. 2006 new york international gift show accent on design section.
my thanks and appreciation
john
