(August 2013) Masterclass Bild-Werk, Frauenau (DE), 31 July - 16 August 2013
31 July - 16 August 2013
Bild-Werk, Frauenau
Germany
Once again, August will find me in the Bavarian Forest teaching a masterclass titled "Imagery on Flat Glass: Into Three Dimensions." This will be a great opportunity to explore in-depth the uses paint and glass to create 3-D spaces. Bild-Werk is a wonderful place, set amidst the Bavarian Forest, and full of extraordinary people! I'm particularly thrilled that Scott Chaseling and Rike Scholle will be teaching at the same time, as well as Stephen Paul Day, Christian Schmidt, Alison Kinnaird and many others. See you there!
Bild-Werk, Frauenau
Germany
Once again, August will find me in the Bavarian Forest teaching a masterclass titled "Imagery on Flat Glass: Into Three Dimensions." This will be a great opportunity to explore in-depth the uses paint and glass to create 3-D spaces. Bild-Werk is a wonderful place, set amidst the Bavarian Forest, and full of extraordinary people! I'm particularly thrilled that Scott Chaseling and Rike Scholle will be teaching at the same time, as well as Stephen Paul Day, Christian Schmidt, Alison Kinnaird and many others. See you there!
(May 2013) Contemporary Glass Painting and Layering Skills Class @ North Lands Creative Glass
27 - 31 May 2013
North Lands Creative Glass
Lybster, Scotland, UK
I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to North Lands, this time to teach my own course: Contemporary Glass Painting and Layering! This will be a stimulating experience in a most extraordinary setting!
North Lands Creative Glass
Lybster, Scotland, UK
I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to North Lands, this time to teach my own course: Contemporary Glass Painting and Layering! This will be a stimulating experience in a most extraordinary setting!
(April 2013) Public Lecture and Workshop - National Sculpture Factory, Cork, IE
17 - 19 April 2013
I'll be making my first-ever trip to Ireland to teach 'Creating Three-Dimensional Images On Glass' at the National Sculpture Factory, Cork! There will also be a public lecture at Cork Institute of Technology Crawford College of Art and Design on 16 April.
For more info, see: http://nationalsculpturefactory.com/?page_id=208
I'll be making my first-ever trip to Ireland to teach 'Creating Three-Dimensional Images On Glass' at the National Sculpture Factory, Cork! There will also be a public lecture at Cork Institute of Technology Crawford College of Art and Design on 16 April.
For more info, see: http://nationalsculpturefactory.com/?page_id=208
(January 2013) GAS Newsletter - Member Profile Published!Karen Donnellan has written a lovely article about me and my work for the Glass Art Society newsletter. I suspect she may understand my work better than I do -- and is certainly a fine writer!
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(November 2012 - January 2013) Royal Scottish Academy Open, Edinburgh
24 November 2012 - 31 January 2012
Admission Free
Monday - Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Drawing from artists across the whole of Scotland and beyond, this exhibition in the RSA's Lower Galleries on the Mound in Edinburgh showcases a wide range of small and medium sized works (80cm in any direction) selected through open submission and includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, photographs and GLASS!
The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
Tel: 0131 225 6671
Admission Free
Monday - Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Drawing from artists across the whole of Scotland and beyond, this exhibition in the RSA's Lower Galleries on the Mound in Edinburgh showcases a wide range of small and medium sized works (80cm in any direction) selected through open submission and includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, photographs and GLASS!
The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
Tel: 0131 225 6671
(December 2012 - March 2013) Light & Shadow at Glasmuseet Ebeltoft
My work will be on exhibit as part of 'Light and Shadow: Works from the Permanent Collection' at the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, 1 December 2012 - 10 March 2013! The exhibition presents works which focus on the interplay between light and shadow.
Open Daily, 10am-4pm, closed Monday
Glasmuseet Ebeltoft
Strandvejen 8
DK-8400 Ebeltoft
Tel +45 86 34 17 99
Fax + 45 86 34 60 60
Open Daily, 10am-4pm, closed Monday
Glasmuseet Ebeltoft
Strandvejen 8
DK-8400 Ebeltoft
Tel +45 86 34 17 99
Fax + 45 86 34 60 60
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(September 2012) Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend and 'Painting in the Space of Glass'
Also this summer (September) I'll be returning to the astounding North Lands Creative Glass to Assist Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend whose long career has seen her break many of the conventions associated with stained glass. She also works by making images on multiple layers of glass, but uses reflected light. I'm very intrigued to see what happens......
(August 2012) Back to Bild-Werk Frauenau!
I'll be returning to Bild-Werk Frauenau to assist an Interdisciplinary Glass course co-taught by Ursula Huth, Barbara Idzikowska and my old mate Scott Chaseling! How exciting to be working with three such amazing artists in such a great place.
(July 2012) Opening Ceremony, European Applied Arts Prize, Friday 13 July!
Join me for the opening of the European Applied Arts Prize on Friday, 13 July, 7pm at the 'Les Anciens Abattoirs' in Mons, Belgium in Mons Belgium!
(July 2012) Works selected for European Applied Arts Prize, Mons, Belgium!
Three works from the 'Whitewash' series have been chosen for the prestigious European Applied Arts Prize, organised by the World Crafts Council, Europe!
The exhibition runs 14 July - 9 September, 2012, at 'Les Anciens Abattoirs' in Mons, Belgium.
For more info: www.wcc-bf.org
+32 (0)65 84 64 67
The exhibition runs 14 July - 9 September, 2012, at 'Les Anciens Abattoirs' in Mons, Belgium.
For more info: www.wcc-bf.org
+32 (0)65 84 64 67
(March 2012) "Whitewash" works on show at Maurine Littleton Gallery, Washington, DC
Folks in Washington, DC, now have a chance to see works from the "Whitewash" series! Maurine Littleton Gallery now represents my work in the DC area and are displaying 4 *new* works in the "Whitewash" series.
1667 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-9307
info@littletongallery.com
www.littletongallery.com
1667 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-9307
info@littletongallery.com
www.littletongallery.com
(January 2012) "Whitewash" works on show at Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia
One of the great results of exhibiting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is I'm now represented by the Wexler Gallery! They will be exhibiting works from the "Whitewash" series. If you missed the PMA show, you can still stop by Wexler and see some of the work.
201 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1901
(215) 923-7030
info@wexlergallery.com
www.wexlergallery.com
201 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1901
(215) 923-7030
info@wexlergallery.com
www.wexlergallery.com
(November 2011) "Whitewash' series featured on American Craft's blog!
Another great blog about the 'Whitewash' series, this time thanks to American Craft!
http://americancraftmag.org/blog-post.php?id=12736
http://americancraftmag.org/blog-post.php?id=12736
(October 2011) 'Whitewash' Series on GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet!
Wow -- Ruth Reader at the GLASS Quarterly Hot Sheet has written an insightful blog about the 'Whitewash' Series, to be unveiled in Philadelphia 10 - 13 November.
It's refreshing to start to see the work through the eyes of others. It's nice to know that aspects I'd worried might be too subtle are being picked up on, and to learn things are in it that I'd not quite been aware of. Cheers, Ruth!
http://blog.glassquarterly.com/2011/10/26/opening-jeff-zimmers-political-indictiment-at-the-philadelphia-museum-of-art-craft-show/
It's refreshing to start to see the work through the eyes of others. It's nice to know that aspects I'd worried might be too subtle are being picked up on, and to learn things are in it that I'd not quite been aware of. Cheers, Ruth!
http://blog.glassquarterly.com/2011/10/26/opening-jeff-zimmers-political-indictiment-at-the-philadelphia-museum-of-art-craft-show/
(October 2011) Washington Glass School Blog about the 'Whitewash' Series!
My wonderful mates at the Washington Glass School, Tim Tate, Michael Janis and Erwin Timmers, have written some very nice things about the 'Whitewash' series.
I can't believe how fortunate I was to have met Tim as I was starting out in glass -- and the school and studio he built with Erwin, and later joined by Michael, was (and still is!) a pretty darned amazing incubator. I'm honoured, gents!
I can't believe how fortunate I was to have met Tim as I was starting out in glass -- and the school and studio he built with Erwin, and later joined by Michael, was (and still is!) a pretty darned amazing incubator. I'm honoured, gents!
July 2011: Brief Interview on German TV!
Bavarian TV did a feature on Bild-Werk while I was a course leader there this summer -- including a shot of me sorting through the layers of my work so you can get a peek at how they're constructed. The brief segment on my course is right at the beginning of the video, but stay tuned though to see the segments on Erwin Eisch, and my mate, American printmaker Andy Owen. Unfortunatelty I don't have an English translation, but you can see some good shots of student work!
May 2011: Review of "Artists of the Washington Glass School: The First 10 Years" at Long View Gallery, Washington, DC, through 19 June 2011.
Interesting review by Michael O'Sullivan in the Washington Post of Washington Glass School's 10th Anniversary Exhibition, which asks "Is Glass Only Pretty?"
Evidently, mine is not pretty, but it is perhaps something much more interesting....! Read all about it!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/exhibits/washington-glass-school-the-first-10-years,1208899/critic-review.html
Evidently, mine is not pretty, but it is perhaps something much more interesting....! Read all about it!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/exhibits/washington-glass-school-the-first-10-years,1208899/critic-review.html
"Artists of the Washington Glass School: The First 10 Years" at Long View Gallery, Washington, DC, through 19 June 2011
Ten years ago I was there when my friends Tim & Erwin set up the Washington Glass School, originally located on the spot that's now under home base in the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. It was a less wholesome neighbourhood then.....
Washington’s Long View Gallery presents “Artists of The Washington Glass School – The First Ten Years” showcasing ten years of integrating glass into the contemporary art dialogue. I wouldn't be where I am today without these guys and am very pleased to be a part of this exhibition.
The Washington D.C. area has become international renowned as an emerging center of glass art. At the forefront of this charge is the Washington Glass School, where, for the past ten years, the instructors, artists and student have brought narrative and content into glass. The Washington Glass School has produced artists whose art can be found in museums and collections worldwide and is advancing the studio glass movement with its explorations of narrative content, technology and skills. Featured artists include: Tim Tate, Michael Janis, Erwin Timmers, Elizabeth Mears, Robert Kincheloe, Syl Mathis, Lea Topping, Allison Sigethy, Dave D’Orio, Kirk Waldroff, Robert Wiener and others (including me!).
Long View Gallery
1234 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.232.4788www.longviewgallerydc.com
Washington’s Long View Gallery presents “Artists of The Washington Glass School – The First Ten Years” showcasing ten years of integrating glass into the contemporary art dialogue. I wouldn't be where I am today without these guys and am very pleased to be a part of this exhibition.
The Washington D.C. area has become international renowned as an emerging center of glass art. At the forefront of this charge is the Washington Glass School, where, for the past ten years, the instructors, artists and student have brought narrative and content into glass. The Washington Glass School has produced artists whose art can be found in museums and collections worldwide and is advancing the studio glass movement with its explorations of narrative content, technology and skills. Featured artists include: Tim Tate, Michael Janis, Erwin Timmers, Elizabeth Mears, Robert Kincheloe, Syl Mathis, Lea Topping, Allison Sigethy, Dave D’Orio, Kirk Waldroff, Robert Wiener and others (including me!).
Long View Gallery
1234 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.232.4788www.longviewgallerydc.com
Return to North Lands -- Assisting Cappy Thompson Masterclass, 6 - 14 September 2011
I'm filled with eager anticipation for this one - assisting Cappy Thompson's "Painting on Glass: Developing a Personal Iconography" masterclass at the amazing North Lands Creative Glass! Cappy was perhaps the first glass painter I encountered whose work was undeniably distinct, and I can't wait to assist her.
North Lands Creative Glass
Quatre Bras, Lybster
Caithness, KW3 6BN SCOTLAND
+44 (0)1593 721 229
info@northlandsglass.com
North Lands Creative Glass
Quatre Bras, Lybster
Caithness, KW3 6BN SCOTLAND
+44 (0)1593 721 229
info@northlandsglass.com
'British Studio Glass/Studioglas aus Grossbritannien' at
European Museum for Modern Glass (Coburg), Germany 6 May - 6 November 2011
Come have a drink with me at the opening reception: 6 May!
"50 years of Studio Glass from Great Britain at the European Museum of Modern Glass"
"For the first time a museum in Germany is presenting an exclusive review of 50 years of Studio Glass from Great Britain. More than 60 works from over 50 artists are shown. The selection includes artistically designed and in large quantity produced giftware, highly elaborate individual work and complex installations.
"Nearly half of the exhibits are loans from artists as well as the Studio Glass collection of the Ernsting foundation Alter Hof Herding in Coesfeld.
"The extensive collection of British Studio Glass from the European Museum of Modern Glass, which has been acquired during a period of forty years and particularly at the Coburg glass prizes, can be seen almost completely for the first time."
European Museum for Modern Glass
Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas
Rosenau 10
96472 Rodental
+49-(0)9563-1606
"50 years of Studio Glass from Great Britain at the European Museum of Modern Glass"
"For the first time a museum in Germany is presenting an exclusive review of 50 years of Studio Glass from Great Britain. More than 60 works from over 50 artists are shown. The selection includes artistically designed and in large quantity produced giftware, highly elaborate individual work and complex installations.
"Nearly half of the exhibits are loans from artists as well as the Studio Glass collection of the Ernsting foundation Alter Hof Herding in Coesfeld.
"The extensive collection of British Studio Glass from the European Museum of Modern Glass, which has been acquired during a period of forty years and particularly at the Coburg glass prizes, can be seen almost completely for the first time."
European Museum for Modern Glass
Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas
Rosenau 10
96472 Rodental
+49-(0)9563-1606
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show - 10 - 13 November 2011
I've been selected as one of only 25 makers to represent Scotland through CraftScotland's invited role as Guest Country at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Craft Show, this November 10-13!
This selling event is arguably the most successful show of its kind in the USA. Now in its 35th year the show raises money to support the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s craft remit, as well supporting the institutions educational programmes.
I'll be displaying a new series of political landscapes, as well as work from other series, and perhaps some completely new directions as well!
I'm particularly excited to be exhibiting alongside my good friends Karen Akester and James Donald!
Alongside the Scottish based delegation, there will also be a further 195 American-based makers who have been whittled down from an application pool of more than 1300 craftspeople from across America.
November will mark a new era for Scottish craft. Whilst in the USA CraftScotland will also launch a new destination website targeted at the American market. The site aims to entice Americans to visit Scotland for craft vacations whilst promoting opportunities to see and buy Scottish based craft across America. The PMA Craft Show is a perfect place to start.
This selling event is arguably the most successful show of its kind in the USA. Now in its 35th year the show raises money to support the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s craft remit, as well supporting the institutions educational programmes.
I'll be displaying a new series of political landscapes, as well as work from other series, and perhaps some completely new directions as well!
I'm particularly excited to be exhibiting alongside my good friends Karen Akester and James Donald!
Alongside the Scottish based delegation, there will also be a further 195 American-based makers who have been whittled down from an application pool of more than 1300 craftspeople from across America.
November will mark a new era for Scottish craft. Whilst in the USA CraftScotland will also launch a new destination website targeted at the American market. The site aims to entice Americans to visit Scotland for craft vacations whilst promoting opportunities to see and buy Scottish based craft across America. The PMA Craft Show is a perfect place to start.
Exhibition/Auction in NYC! 22 March - 16 April, 2011
'Jonah and the Whale' has been accepted by a distinguished panel of judges in the Urban Glass:
Fête de Verre: Futur Exhibition and Live Auction!
The exhibition will take place at Chashama Gallery, 217 42nd Street in Manhattan from March 22nd – April 9th.
The Preview Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, March 24th from 6pm – 8pm.
The auction will take place 16 April (and on-line), at Capitale, NYC (the former Bowery Savings Bank Building, designed by Stanford White) from 6:30-10:30 on Saturday 16 April.
The curators were: Jane Adlin, Associate Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Katya Heller, Heller Gallery; David McFadden, Chief Curator and Vice President, Museum of Arts and Design; and Claire Oliver, Claire Oliver Gallery (who also represents the unbelievably incredible Judith Schaechter!).
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it -- but you go and bid high! This will be the first time my work's been on show and available for sale in the US since I left in 2004.
Fête de Verre: Futur Exhibition and Live Auction!
The exhibition will take place at Chashama Gallery, 217 42nd Street in Manhattan from March 22nd – April 9th.
The Preview Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, March 24th from 6pm – 8pm.
The auction will take place 16 April (and on-line), at Capitale, NYC (the former Bowery Savings Bank Building, designed by Stanford White) from 6:30-10:30 on Saturday 16 April.
The curators were: Jane Adlin, Associate Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Katya Heller, Heller Gallery; David McFadden, Chief Curator and Vice President, Museum of Arts and Design; and Claire Oliver, Claire Oliver Gallery (who also represents the unbelievably incredible Judith Schaechter!).
Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it -- but you go and bid high! This will be the first time my work's been on show and available for sale in the US since I left in 2004.
New Course Announced: Bild-Werk Frauenau, Germany, 6 - 22 July 2011!
It's official! I'll be teaching at the International Summer Academy at Bild-Werk Frauenau in the heart of the Bavarian Forest, 6 - 22 July! Come one, come all!
The course will focus on glass painting and using the transparency of glass to create a 3-D sense of space. It's open to all -- experienced glass painters and complete novices; painters, sculptors; blowers, casters, stained glass artists, etc. etc.
Bild-Werk is one of my favourite places on earth and I can't wait to return!
http://www.bild-werk-frauenau.de/en/courses/academy.php?id=76
The course will focus on glass painting and using the transparency of glass to create a 3-D sense of space. It's open to all -- experienced glass painters and complete novices; painters, sculptors; blowers, casters, stained glass artists, etc. etc.
Bild-Werk is one of my favourite places on earth and I can't wait to return!
http://www.bild-werk-frauenau.de/en/courses/academy.php?id=76
'Trove' at Perth Museum: March - December 2011
In 2011 I'll be exhibiting as a part of 'Trove' at the Perth Museum and Art Gallery!
For this exhibition, members of the Scottish Glass Society were given access to the basement collections of the Museum and encouraged to make new work inspired by objects we found there. Our new pieces will be exhibited along with the objects that inspired them.
For 'Trove' I'll be working from a 13th c. mirror case depicting the legend of Tristram and Yseult.
I've been immersing myself in the legend, reading medieval versions, looking at illuminated manuscripts, and, of course, listening to Wager's opera (well, sections of it, at least -- it is a long hard slog).
But, when you get finish the opera off with the Liebestod'...... and, if there's even been a more exquisite recording than Jessye Norman, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, singing the 'Liebestod' from Wagner's 'Tristan und Isolde' I don't think I could bear to hear it.
For this exhibition, members of the Scottish Glass Society were given access to the basement collections of the Museum and encouraged to make new work inspired by objects we found there. Our new pieces will be exhibited along with the objects that inspired them.
For 'Trove' I'll be working from a 13th c. mirror case depicting the legend of Tristram and Yseult.
I've been immersing myself in the legend, reading medieval versions, looking at illuminated manuscripts, and, of course, listening to Wager's opera (well, sections of it, at least -- it is a long hard slog).
But, when you get finish the opera off with the Liebestod'...... and, if there's even been a more exquisite recording than Jessye Norman, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, singing the 'Liebestod' from Wagner's 'Tristan und Isolde' I don't think I could bear to hear it.
Autumn 2010: Craft Arts International
My work shows up twice in the current 'Craft Arts International' (issue 80, Autumn 2010)! I get a mention in the round-up of the 2010 British Glass Biennale, and a photo of "Scene of Death and Doubt" accompanies their article about this past summer's Remarkable Glass exhibition in London.
Theatre of Glass at Pollock's Toy Museum
I'm chuffed to bits to have my Theatre of Glass "Scene of Death and Doubt" displayed alongside the historic toy theatres in Pollock's Toy Museum in London! Pollock's toy theatres are a big source of inspiration for this series, so to have the work displayed alongside originals in the place that holds the original engraving plates is hugely exciting. Go see it and support this quirky and priceless collection.
2010 British Glass Biennale Commendation!
I'm very honoured to have had "Scene of Death and Doubt" mentioned for 'commendation' by the judges of the 'Best in Show' award at the 2010 British Glass Biennale! Gaea Todd, who had some phenominal work there, won. Also commended were Liz Waugh McManus for ‘Fairfield II’ and Tracy Nicholls for ‘Erosion # 4’.
2010 British Glass Biennale
Two of my new Theatres of Glass have been accepted into the 2010 British Glass Biennale! This year's Biennale will take place 23 August - 11 September at the Ruskin Glass Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands. It has been curated by Annabelle Campbell, Reinko Leifkes, Sylva Petrova, Alan J. Poole & Colin Reid.
New Glass Review 31
"1/1000th the Distance Between Me and You (In a Deadrise)" features in New Glass Review 31-- out now! Thank you to jurors Jon Clark, Professor, Tyler School of Art, Zesty Meyers, owner, R20th Century, New York, and Tina Oldknow, Curator of Modern Glass, Corning Museum of Glass for this honour! Wow!
"Remarkable Glass" - Contemporary Applied Arts, London
18th June - 17th July 2010
One of my pieces has been selected for this exhibition of "outstanding work by established European glass artists" - an exciting collaboration between Contemporary Applied Arts & Contemporary Glass Society.
"A show of contemporary glass at the prestigious venue of Contemporary Applied Arts, London, will open in June 2010. "Remarkable Glass" will bring together a collective of established and emerging artists that contribute to the rich and diverse European Glass scene. The exhibition will showcase outstanding work that demonstrates innovation, originality and creative expression within glass making techniques.
Contemporary Applied Arts
2 Percy Street
London, W1T 1DD
One of my pieces has been selected for this exhibition of "outstanding work by established European glass artists" - an exciting collaboration between Contemporary Applied Arts & Contemporary Glass Society.
"A show of contemporary glass at the prestigious venue of Contemporary Applied Arts, London, will open in June 2010. "Remarkable Glass" will bring together a collective of established and emerging artists that contribute to the rich and diverse European Glass scene. The exhibition will showcase outstanding work that demonstrates innovation, originality and creative expression within glass making techniques.
Contemporary Applied Arts
2 Percy Street
London, W1T 1DD
Arts Trust Scotland - 2010 Grant Award!
I'm very proud to announce that I've received support from Arts Trust Scotland to develop and produce my "Theatres of Glass" series!
"Vitreous North: Works of International Artists from North Lands Creative Glass" Exhibition - 27 March - 10 May, 2010
I'm in quite awe-inspiring company in this one! An exhibition of works created at North Lands by artists inspired by the sea, landscape and lore of Scotland's far north. Including work by Peter Aldridge, Bertil Vallien, Richard Whiteley, Zora Palova, and others! My piece, "Fog of Communication" will be included.
TimeSpan Art Gallery & Heritage Centre, Helmsdale, Scotland
TimeSpan Art Gallery & Heritage Centre, Helmsdale, Scotland
July 2010 - Back to Frauenau!
After a fantastic time assisting the remarkable Scott Chaseling in 2009, I've been asked back! So, the fun team of Scott, Rike Scholle and me will be back for more adventure!
Exhibition Reviews - Migrate!
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Georgina Coburn, HiArts
..."The ability of artists such as Jeff Zimmer to utilise the light-infused medium in unexpected ways is both inspiring and masterful. Zimmer’s two works, The Space Between Me and You – Deadrise and The Space Between Me and You – Currach are superb examples. The box-like construction of each work creates an almost cinematic experience of space, volume and depth, each subject adrift in a vast seascape of pre-dawn indigo, inky ultramarine and dark emerald. The subtle layering of colour creates density but also in heightened contrast incredible luminosity within each work. Our eye is drawn in by the emergent light from beneath the horizon or trailing into the distance like a wake. Zimmer works in a tremendously subtle way, the depth of field changing as the viewer moves around the work, allowing our perception to migrate. The vessels represented in each work, one from the New World, the other a reference to Scottish and Irish pilgrimage from the 6th century, link the artist’s personal experience of emigration to a collective transatlantic experience. http://www.hi-arts.co.uk/default.aspx.locid-hianewpf9.Lang-EN.htm 
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Giles Sutherland, Glasshouse
..."The theme of this show, carefully chosen, one suspects, because of its potential multiple interpretations has therefore created opportunities for deeply searching and often painful work. The notion of separation is one such issue and is explored by Karen Akester and Jeff Zimmer, amongst others.... "Originally from the United States, Zimmer is now resident in Scotland and his practice explores the emotional and physical separation form his own country. He uses the motif of a boat embedded within layers of glass where multiple firings combined with nuanced, delicate image-making allow delicate perspectival shifts. Here his two box-like structures depict, respectively, a Celtic currach and a Chesapeake Bay Deadrise – fitting nautical symbols for distance and difference."
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New Glass Review 30
"Interventions in a Landscape," was selected by Mieke Groot & Tina Oldknow to appear in this annual survey of the world of glass! Cool, eh?
2009 - 2010: Scottish Glass Society 30th Anniversary Exhibition - Migrate
Two pieces titled "1/1000th The Distance Between Me and You" will be included in the Scottish Glass Society's 30th Anniversary exhibition, Migrate. Lots of great people are included too! Check us out at:
* Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Inverness: 4th July – 1st August 2009
* St Fergus Gallery, Wick: 7th August – 12th September 2009
* Iona Gallery, Kingussie: 19th September – 17th October 2009
* Broadfield House Glass Museum, West Midlands 14th November – 11th March 2010
July 2009: Bild-Werk Frauenau - Teaching Assistant for Scott Chaseling
I spent the summer assisting the fantastic Scott Chaseling in his "Roll Ups" class at Bild-Werk Fauenau on the German/Czech border. An incredible and stimulating experience! Many thanks to the Scottish Arts Council (supported by the National Lottery) for their generous support.
