The “Paul Stankard and Stankard Studio Exhibition” will open in The Gallery of Fine Craft at WheatonArts on April 25 and continue through May 31.
Stankard is widely recognized and respected as one of the world’s master glass artists for his floral motifs.
These floral motifs are expressed in his most current Orb and Cloistered forms.
A pioneer in the studio glass movement, Stankard’s career has spanned more than four decades. In addition to his most recent work, the exhibit features early work from the 1970s and 1980s.
The sale of these beautiful simplistic early floral paperweight designs, directly from Paul’s own archives, offers a rare opportunity to collectors.
In addition, the work of Stankard Studio will be exhibited. Stankard Studio is comprised of Stankard’s three daughters, Katherine Stankard Campbell, Pauline Stankard Iacovino and Christine Stankard Kressley.
Stankard Studio continues the legacy of glass as well as building on the South Jersey glass tradition with a new generation of artists.
Stankard will demonstrate his flameworking techniques in the Glass Studio at WheatonArts on May 9 at 1:30 p.m. The demonstration is included in the price of admission.
The opening reception for the exhibit follows at 4 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.
The Gallery of Fine Craft and the other WheatonArts museum stores are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is free to shop and stroll at WheatonArts except during outdoor special events.
An admission ticket is required to the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center and Artist Studios.
For more information about the exhibit call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, extension 155.
