Have you ever wondered what happens to the Art Library's old newspapers? You can see them in action at the
Chrysler Museum of Art's Glass Studio! About once a month a stack of Virginia Pilots, New York Times and Wall Street Journals are transferred from the library to the glass studio so that the glass blowing artists can use them in their work. Generally, 4-5 newspapers are folded and cut into thick, square layers that fit in the artist's hand. The papers are then soaked with water and used by the artist to shape the glass. Although the water prevents the paper from burning, the immense heat of the molten glass often causes the paper to smoke.
The Chrysler is thrilled to welcome world-renowned glass artists
Benjamin Moore,
Dante Marioni and
Janusz Pozniak to the Glass Studio this week as part of the
Chrysler's Visiting Artist Series. Stop by the studio to watch a
free demonstration, and see the Library's recycled newspapers in action! Space is limited, so make sure to arrive early:
Friday, March 2 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday, March 3: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday, March 4: 2:00-5:00pm
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World-renowned glass artist Janusz Pozniak uses wet newspaper to shape hot glass at the Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio.
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