Poetics of the Handmade, Contemporary Glass from China by Xiaowei Zhuang
NCAD Gallery presents the work of Xiaowei Zhuang
Friday, 25th November - Saturday, 21st January 2012
NCAD Gallery presents the work of Xiaowei Zhuang, Professor of Glass at the Fine Arts College of the University of Shanghai, as part of a touring exhibition from the CIT/Crawford College of Art, Cork. The exhibition is an opportunity for a Dublin audience to see outstanding and inventive sculptural work in glass, by a lead practitioner and to experience a different sensibility at work.
Professor Zhuang was appointed Director of the Glass Museum of Shanghai in 2008. He is also a member of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Glass of the International Council of Museums. His work is in private and public collections both nationally and internationally.
The exhibition, curated by CIT Crawford College of Art & Design lecturer Debbie Dawson, will continue at NCAD Gallery until 21st January 2012, as part of Year of Craft 2011, supported by the Crafts Council of Ireland.
Prof. Xiaowei Zhuang is professor of glass at the University. He runs the Glass studio MA programme and is also opening a new Glass Museum in Shanghai next year. Prof. Xiao Wei Zhuang’s work can be found at:
http://www.glassart-studio.com/intro-en.htm
NCAD Gallery, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. Open Mon – Fri 1pm- 5pm. Admission free.
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