Michigan Glass Month
Glass Act
Fero' Hampson, a force behind Michigan
Glass Month, guides collectors in
the pursuit of glass and inspired the
donation to the Berkowitz Gallery.
SUZANNE CHESSLER
Special to the Jewish News
Barrington, Mass., a space serving collectors only in the
summer.
"We had about eight different places around the state
erdinand Hampson, who introduced Richard
participating in Michigan Glass Month in our first year,
and Louise Abrahams to the Alfred Berkowitz
and it became a lot of work," says Hampson, who offers
Gallery, was one of the origina-
the largest inventory of studio glass in the
tors of Michigan Glass Month
United States. "We developed a commit-
and will be part of many activities this year.
Marvin Lipofikys "China
tee, and the original members have main-
Hampson, as owner of Habatat Galleries,
Group 19.96-97, # 3,"
tained the event. This year, there will be
hosts two central events — the "30th
will be on display in the
38 different exhibitions."
Annual International Glass Invitational"
exhibition "Contemporary
Habatat's "International Glass
and the only American viewing of the
Glass Exhibition: From
Invitational," which was the impetus for
"Contemporary Glass Exhibition: From
East to West" at Habatats
launching Glass Month, is showcasing
East to West," sponsored by the Cultural
old location in Pontiac.
some 400 new works by nearly 100 artists
Ministry of China.
from about 20 countries in Royal Oak.
The flurry of activity comes at a time
The milestone anniversary challenge
when Habatat staff members are outfitting
sought to display new artistic directions.
new headquarters in Royal Oak and preparing to open a
".`There are great Jewish artists showing new work this
new gallery in Birmingham sometime in June. Other
year — Martin Blank, Daniel Clayman, Bella Feldman,
Habatat Galleries are in Chicago, Boca Raton and Great
Marvin Lipofsky and Steven Weinberg," says Hampson,
on su
eit‘
both states Wh
h ave joined various organizati
serve glass collectors in both areas an d
have found that there are many Jewish
collectors who share their interest.
"We're just getting started in our rela
tionship with the Berkowitz Gallery, and
so far, it's been very pleasant," says
Abraharris, who plans on joining his wife
for a public reception 7-9 p.m. Friday,
April 5, in Dearborn. "I hope a lot of
people will see our collection and enjoy it
the way we have.." ❑
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"The Richard and Louise
Abrahams Glass Collection: Selected
Works" will be on view through
April 26 at the Alfred Berkowitz
Gallery in the Mardigian Library on
the campus of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn. A public recep-
tion will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday,
April 5.
Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mondays-Fridays with special
hours noon-5 p.m. April 6 and 7.
The UM-D Art Museum Project
and the Fine Art Associates volun-
teer support group are presenting
an art tour featuring visits to area
galleries and private glass collec-
tions on Saturday, April 20. (313)
593-3592.
Making His Debut
Young artist is one of five exhibiting glass works
at Janice Charach Epstein Gallery.
SUZANNE CHESSLER
Special to the Jewish News
T
he glass sculpture of Andrew Madvin is
making its debut through April 25 at the
Janice Charach Epstein Gallery in the
West Bloomfield Jewish Community
Center. Madvin has six pieces in the Michigan Glass
Month exhibit "5 Artists: 5 Directions in Glass."
The artist, founder of Synergy Hot Glass in
Detroit, does many functional pieces that are sold at
art fairs, but he has kept his work at a seriously
artistic level for this show. There are four sculptures
of hands, each one in a different configuration, and
there are two pieces that resemble ice formations.
"Andrew uses clear and frosted glass forms and
integrates some with industrial materials, such as
metal and rubber," explains Sylvia Nelson, gallery
director. "One of the hands has a moveable chain
made from glass, and it takes considerable skill to
achieve that effect."
The other artists featured in this exhibit include
Lauren Cohen, Janet Kelman, Stan Megdall and Joel
Stillman. The five will discuss their styles at a recep-
tion 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11.
Madvin, who has designed some works for walls
and others for pedestals, graduated from the College
for Creative Studies in 2000 with a bachelor's degree
and a concentration in crafts and glass.
Since attending programs at the California College
of Arts and Crafts and the Pilchuck Glass School in
Seattle, Madvin went on to teach glass blowing and
other subjects at the CCS. His works have been
exhibited at Paint Creek Center for the Arts in
Rochester, Detroit Institute of Arts, Gallery
Function: Art in Pontiac and the California College
of Arts and Crafts.
Tall glass and metal flowers, planned as garden