[Bcma-l] Media Release: Upcoming Crafthouse Gallery Exhibit, Tammy Hudgeon

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Crafts Association of British Columbia (CABC)

For immediate release: May 22, 2007

*Whimsical Spirit: Fused Glass Works by Tammy Hudgeon*


Exhibit: June 7 - July 1
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 7, 6 - 8pm
Crafthouse Gallery, 1386 Cartwright St., Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8 www.cabc.net <http://www.cabc.net/>

Experience an exhibit in the month of June that explores the influences 
of love, colour, culture and the divine upon fused glass creations. 
"Whimsical Spirit" is a body of work that highlights the evolution of 
the art of Tammy Hudgeon over the past several years.

"I seek to express joy, exuberance, playfulness and spirit through my 
art. The beauty, colours and shapes in our West Coast forest and 
seashore, and in nature in general, have been a great source of 
inspiration for me. Everything is Sacred, and all creatures are 
essential in the fragile web of life. I make this point by including 
even the tiniest of them in my art.

My glasswork has also been influenced by my travels. The vibrant use of 
colour and ornamentation by traditional cultures from Guatemala to 
Vietnam and India finds its way into my bowls, windows, jewellery, 
sculptural pieces and shrines. I've now begun to fuse sacred images into 
my work as a result of visits to Buddhist and Hindu countries.

This show will focus on my most current work but will also include some 
important past works. Pieces as large as a tree and as small as glass 
beads on a bracelet will be shown. Some of the work is supported by 
steel frames and some is accented by wood.

I love creating with coloured glass and I feel grateful to be able to 
express myself in this way.

May we all be infused with Spirit."

Tammy Hudgeon

Crafts Association of British Columbia (CABC) is a network of craft 
professionals dedicated to the development of excellence in craft. 
Contact: Calvin Taplay, Communications Coordinator at 604-687-6511, 
toll-free (in BC) at 1-888-687-6511 or info@cabc.net <mailto:info@cabc.net>

 

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The Crafts Association of BC gratefully acknowledges the support from 
the following: City of Vancouver, the British Columbia Arts Council and 
the Province of British Columbia through Gaming Revenue, CHMC Granville 
Island, CABC members and volunteers.