This year marks the 50th anniversary of studio glass in the United States. It's a time not only for celebration but also for reflection and debate in the field. Glass has long been known for its fabulous aesthetic impact, but a growing chorus of artists and critics has called for glass artists to focus less on technique and medium and more on ideas and narrative. With that in mind, we thought it would be interesting to talk to David Patchen, a glass artist whose work shows a transition along those lines.
