Ribbon
Jan 19
Mar 03 2024
window installation in-person
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Free
28 Tank House Lane (interior side window), Toronto
Jan 19Fri 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 20Sat 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 21Sun 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 22Mon 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 23Tue 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 24Wed 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 25Thu 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 26Fri 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 27Sat 9:00am 8:00pm
Jan 28Sun 9:00am 8:00pm

A perfect exhibition to see if you love the place where craft, design and artistry overlap, world-renowned glass design company The Goodman Studio is launching ‘Ribbon’, a modular collection of handblown glass “ribbons” with integrated lighting in a multitude of colours.

‘Ribbon’ will debut at Bergo Designs, which marks the first time the studio has presented in Toronto’s notable Distillery District.  It’s also the inaugural show for the studio’s newest glassblower, Brad Turner.

Turner is a 15-year international glass industry veteran who has been featured in art shows on multiple continents, and most recently was featured on the hit show ‘Blown Away’ on Netflix. As the Head Glassblower of The Goodman Studio, his new vision for a modular lighting collection is inspired by ribbons of thin, coloured blown glass which hang poetically, like a moment captured in time. The installation consists of a cluster of 20 lights ranging in size from 36”h to 48”h.

Sylvia Lee, Creative and Executive Director of The Goodman Studio, says, “Brad has brought a signature talent and modern sensibility to our studio that designers and collectors love. The ‘Ribbon’ lighting collection distills glass down to its beautiful form and pushes the boundaries of its strength and capability, while balancing its fragility.”

Turner adds, “The ‘Ribbon’ light is a beautiful nod to a technical process. When hot glass is blown, stretched, and quickly bent, you can achieve these simple shapes, which are an ode to the laborious process. It’s a balance between a lighting fixture and a glass installation, and the thin curvatures in bold colours change their appearance as you walk past them.”

‘Ribbon’ is viewable daily from 9am to 8pm from January 19 to March 3, 2024.

Participants

The Goodman Studio, Brad Turner

Accessibility

Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Bergo Designs associate
Is this venue accessible by wheelchair or similar mobility devices? This includes access to washrooms and all aspects of programming/events.
Yes
Are designated parking spots for persons with disabilities close to the entrance of the building?
Yes
Can people get to the venue using accessible transit?
Yes