Lino Tagliapietra | Lines of Connection with Nancy Callan, Jen Elek, John Kiley, Dante Marioni & David Walters

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We are pleased to present this exhibition in celebration of Lino Tagliapietra and his storied career as depicted in the beautiful documentary film Sono Lino along with Lino's proteges and friends: Nancy Callan, Jen Elek, John Kiley, Dante Marioni and David Walters. Opening Reception with John Kiley, Dante Marioni & filmmaker Jacob Patrick Saturday, June 20th from 4 - 6pm RSVP for Reception Here Lines of Connection is an exhibition rooted in history, mastery, and the enduring power of human connection. Born in Murano, Italy in 1934, Lino began his life in glass at age eleven and went on to build a career spanning nearly eight decades. When he arrived at Pilchuck Glass School in 1979, his speed, precision, and seemingly effortless mastery were unlike anything seen before — introducing the world to a level of glass artistry it had never encountered and changing the course of the medium forever. Inspired by the documentary film Sono Lino , filmmaker Jacob Patrick's intimate portrait of a master confronting legacy, identity, and the passage of time, this exhibition honors that extraordinary journey and explores the bonds of mentorship, friendship, and artistic kinship that have defined his legacy in the world of glass. On view alongside Lino's breathtaking work are marvelous pieces by Nancy Callan, Jen Elek, John Kiley, Dante Marioni, and David Walters. All five are woven into the narrative of Sono Lino — celebrated artists in their own right, each connected to Lino in ways that have left an indelible mark on their practice. Together, their work tells a story that reaches beyond technique and form, tracing the invisible threads that link master to maker, teacher to student, and artist to artist. Lines of Connection is an invitation to experience not only the beauty of contemporary glass, but the rich human relationships that breathe life into it. See below for a sample preview of works in the show. Check back here starting on June 20th to see all works on exhibit.