“The art of Preston Singletary has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. His artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism through elegant blown glass forms and mystical sand-carved Tlingit designs. Singletary’s residency celebrates the exhibition Raven and the Box of Daylight, currently on view through August 2019, and is the first of a series of residencies celebrating Native American artists working in glass.”
A visit to the Museum of Glass was truly enjoyed by a large group of Skyliners. What is the next museum you’d like to visit? Perhaps the Tacoma Art Museum: ” Celebrating 81 years, Tacoma Art Museum is an anchor in the city’s downtown and a gathering place for connecting people through art via thoughtful exhibitions, exciting events, and enriching programs. The museum’s collection of more than 4,500 works emphasizes the art and artists of the Northwest and broader western region. Highlights of the collection include: -the largest retrospective museum collection of glass art by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly on continued view; …”
WE, of the Skyline Art Committee (who sponsored the Museum of Glass tour that Jim refers to) are already working with Resident Lifestyles Dept on a trip to the Tacoma Museum of Art in Sept or Oct. We are eager to take a docent led tour of the new Benaroya Wing that ‘premiered’ this January. More info to follow about many other events we are already planning. And don’t forget, any resident is welcome to sit in our committee meetings held the second Tuesday of each month in the Arts and Crafts Room on the 4th floor.
Linda Wolf, Vice Chair, Art Committee