Waste glass transformed into glass sculptures inspired by the plant world to enliven and illuminate both small gardens and public spaces
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B. Jane Cowie:
She has been working with glass for more than30 years. After gaining a degree in Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, her commitment to art making, desire to learn and passion for glass inspired her to travel extensively. She has worked in numerous glassmaking studios and factories in Australia, England, Europe, USA, China and Japan to develop technical skill and an intimate understanding of glassmaking techniques and applications.
South Australia:
B.Jane Cowie has played an important role in the development of contemporary craft in South Australia during the 1990’s, as Board Member of the JamFactory, CraftSouth and Board Member and President (1999-2021) of Ausglass: The Australian Association of Glass Artists. She has coordinated glass conferences, curated exhibitions, and taught in various educational facilities around the world.
In 2005 she was awarded a Master Degree of Visual Arts.
Singapore:
Most recently B.Jane Cowie has been contributing to the built environment of Singapore for over 10 years, installing art glass in numerous open air public situations.
Process:
B.Jane Cowie is designing, making and installing artworks and large-scale glass installations which are purpose built for private and commercial spaces
It means she now had to work with larger teams of project managers, makers and installers situated in Singapore. Exhibitions :
More recently B.Jane Cowie has returned to a more personal exhibition practice through a series of Research Methodology Workshops and exhibitions in Mittagong, Perth and Canberra, and now 'The Enchanted Garden', her first exhibition in Belgium and Europe.