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| Angus M Powers is a contemporary sculptor working with blown and cast glass sculpture, installations and function wares. Angus’ work is a quirky combination of humor and sensitivity, a notion evident on both large and small scales. The relationships between the conceptual and formal elements of his works push the viewer to consider multiple interpretations of the experience. This interactive quality allows him to challenge set notions of logic, scale, and perception within these spaces. Angus believes that having a direct readable message interferes with the viewers' ability to investigate and find their own logic for the piece. “I have found that ambiguity and humor are the most valuable tools in creating artwork that is accessible to all types of people.”
An underlying concept that can be traced throughout the body of Angus’ work is that of human nature. On many levels, his work deals with technology and the effects of its pursuit on mankind. Angus is interested in the intentions and consequences of technological advances, and in presenting these ideas in formats that highlight their amazing aesthetics, the influence of these technological advances on our lives, and very often, their ridiculous nature.
Angus Powers is currently a Assistant Professor of Glass in the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. He exhibits his glass installations and functional wares in a variety of venues including the American Museum of Glass and The Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (Glass Museum in Ebeltoft), Denmark. Look for his most recent works at www.anguspowers.com
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Education
- 2002 Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Elkins Park, PA Master of Fine Art, Glass Department
- 2000 New York State College of Ceramics, School of Art and Design at Alfred University Alfred, NY Bachelor of Fine Arts
- 1999 Pilchuck Glass School, Seattle, WA Czechoslovakian Team Working Class
Teaching Experience
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2009 Experimental Goblet Workshop,
The Studio, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning NY
2 week studio intensive
- 2005-present
New York State College of Ceramics, School of Art and Design at
Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Assistant Professor Glass, Division of Sculpture and Dimensional Studies
- 2003-5 Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA Adjunct Professor, Sculpture Department Development and teaching of Glassblowing and Glass Sculpture course through the use of The Crefeld School Glass Works facility
- 2003-5 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA Adjunct Professor, Glass Department
- 2005 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA
Instructor, Summer Glass Class
- 2001-5 Hot Soup Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Staff Instructor
- 2002-3 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA Adjunct Professor, 3-d Foundations
- 2002-3 The Crefeld School, Chesnut Hill, PA Glassblowing Instructor
- 2002 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA Instructor, Summer Glass Class
- 2001 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA Teaching Assistantship, Glass Dept., Advanced Glass Class
- 2001 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA Pre-college Workshop 3-d Instructor
- 2001 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA Teaching Assistantship, Glass Dept., Intro Glass Class
- 2000 Buck’s Rock Creative Arts Camp, New Milford, CT Glassblowing Instructor
Professional Experience
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2009 Visiting Artist, Harrisburg Area Community College
Visiting Lecturer/ Workshop
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2008 Visiting Artist, Danish Design School, Copenhagen
Visiting Lecturer/ Workshop
2004 Washington University, Saint Louis, MO Visiting Lecturer
- 2008 Visiting Artist, Danish Design School, Copenhagen
Visiting Lecturer/ Workshop
- 2007 Goggle Works Arts Center, Reading, PA
demonstrator
- 2007 Glass Art Society International Conference, Pittsburg, PA Demonstrator
- 2007 Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia PA
Visiting Artist
- 2006 Goggle Works Arts Center, Reading, PA
Visiting Artist
- 2004 Washington University, Saint Louis, MO
Visiting Lecturer
- 2004 Babbitt Manufacturing, Vineland, NJ
Sheet metal fabricator
- 2003 Doug Ohm Equipment, Millville, NJ
Glass Studio Equipment Builder
- 2003 Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Visiting Lecturer/ Workshop with Jon Clark
- 2003 Bucks County Community College, Bucks County, PA
Visiting Lecturer
- 2001-2 Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA
Glass Shop Technician
- 1999 Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred, NY
Installation Crew
Awards/Publications
- 2008 artwork and profile featured in book titled Contemporary Glass
Black Dog Publishing, London, UK
- 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award, Alfred University
- 2008 Artist in the Community Grant, Cattaraugus County Arts Council funding to execute a public arts commission, funded by NYSCA
- 2008 New Glass Review, Selection for international publication
Corning Museum of Glass
- 2007 New Glass Review, Selection for international publication
Corning Museum of Glass
- 2007 nomination for Arts Educator of the Year, Niche Magazine
- 2006 New Glass Review, Selection for international publication
Corning Museum of Glass
- 2004 Art Society Emerging Artist Award, International Juried Competition
Presentation given at the 2004 G.A.S. conference in New Orleans, LA
- 2004 Glass Art Society Emerging Artist Award, International Juried Competition
Presentation given at the 2004 G.A.S. conference in New Orleans, LA
- 2003 Creative Glass Center of America Fellowship, Wheaton Village, Millville, NJ
Three month creative fellowship
- 2003 Contemporary Glass Philadelphia Grant, Philadelphia, PA
- 2001 Published Profile, Glass Art Society International Newsletter
- 2001 Contemporary Glass Philadelphia Grant, Philadelphia, PA
- 2001 Horizon Award Nomination, New York, NY American Craft Museum
- 2000 Corning Scholarship Nomination, Seattle, WA Pilchuck
Exhibitions
- 2009 Acted as coordinator and participant in:
“Neon on the Bridge” Group Exhibition
Corning, NY. Exhibition during the Glass Art Society
- 2009 h o w i s t h i s g l a s s ? Juried Group Exhibition
- Of post-glass artists & glass guerillas
Corning, NY. Exhibition during the Glass Art Society
- 2009 “Glass on Glass” Corning, NY Group Exhibition
Regional exhibition during the Glass Art Society
- 2009 “Outdoor Light Exhibition”
Alfred University, Alfred, NY
- 2009 “Contemporary Glass”
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
Harrisburg Area Community College
Angus Powers, Che Rhodes, Jessica Julius
- 2009 Acted as coordinator and participant in:
“First Night” Kinetic Neon Exhibition
Neon installation on tractor-trailer that traveled to various venues during New Year’s Eve celebration
Binghamton, NY
Collaboration with Fred Tschida and other Alfred alumni
- 2008 “Conversations/Collaborations” Large scale Cast Glass installation at Alfred-Almond Central School, Almond, NY
- 2008 Urban Glass Gala, The Robert Lehman Gallery at Urban Glass
Brooklyn, NY
- 2008 Work on display in the Visiting Artist Collection
Danish Design School, Copenhagen
- 2008 8th Annual Goblet Show Invitational show
The Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2008 NYSCC Faculty Show, Cohen Gallery, Alfred NY
- 2007 Skin Group Exhibition
Lana Santorelli Gallery, Southampton, NY
- 2007 7th Annual Goblet Show Invitational show
The Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2007 Southern Tier Biennial, Juried show
A regional survey of contemporary art, Olean, NY
- 2007 Young Glass, Juried show
Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (Glass Museum in Ebeltoft), Denmark
- 2007 10 Years Out, Invitational group show, Tyler School of Art Alumni
Flame Run Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky
- 2007 Celebrating Connections: Contemporary Glass by Mid Atlantic Artists, Museum of American Glass, Millville, NJ
- 2007 Artists of SIO2 Gallery, Invitational show
SIO2 Mobile Gallery @ Blink Gallery, Boulder, Colorado
- 2007 Gravity, An Installation of Glass and Light
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
- 2006 Over The Top, Invitational show
More Fire Glass Studio, Rochester NY
- 2006 Penumbra, An Installation of Glass and Light
Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes PA
- 2006 Summer Hot/Summer Not, Invitational show
Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC
- 2006 Incoming, Solo installation
Goggle Works Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
- 2006 Midwest Meltdown, Invitational group show
SIO2 Mobile Gallery @ Glass Art Society Conference, St. Louis, MO
- 2001-6 The Goblet Show
The Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2005 Powers to the 4th, Group Show
Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
- 2005 Dynamic Glass, Invitational show
Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville, NJ
- 2005 Quantum, Collaborative Installation with Jon Clark
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Wilmington, DE
- 2004 Sticks and Stones, The Making of a Sculpture Garden
Outdoor Installation Group Show Philadelphia, PA
- 2004 AHEAD, Invitational group show Bahdeebahdu Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2001-04 The Goblet Show The Works Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2003 Space Chickens, Solo Exhibition Lawrence Gallery, Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA
- 2002 National Liberty Museum Auction Philadelphia, PA
- 2002 MFA Exhibition
Temple Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- 2001 Juicy Lightness, Invitational show
Penrose Gallery, Tyler School of Art , Elkins Park, PA
- 2001 Centennial Crafts Exhibition, Juried show
Providence Art Club, Providence, RI
- 2001 The Future is Now, Juried show
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Wilmington, DE
- 2000 Temple Gallery, Group Show, Philadelphia, PA
- 1999 Goblets Invitational,
Glasshouse Studios, Seattle, WA
- 1999 Glass Works Invitational, Norfolk, VA
- 1998 Works by J. Michael, Sarah, & Angus Powers. A Family Affair, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
Volunteer Work/Community Service
- 2006 Banana Factory, Bethlehem PA
Donation of work to fundraising auction
- Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Philadelphia, PA
Glassblowing Instructor
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