Out of the Vault: Family Meal

Exhibition Overview

“Family Meal” is a tradition in the restaurant industry where the staff sits together and eats ahead of the start of business. The meal is not usually made by the Head Chef, so it often includes new dishes and experimental recipes. It is a moment of togetherness before the start of a busy work day and a chance for any kitchen member to share new recipes and menu ideas.

With this spirit, we present these artworks, selected not by our Curator, but by Museum of Glass staff, volunteers, and trustees. We hope that these personal perspectives bring our MOG community together, shed new light on our world-class Permanent Collection, and spark new moments of connection with you, our visitors.

Marita Dingus (American, born 1956). *See Through Me,* Made at the Museum in 2003. Cast glass, enamels, and mixed media; 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Featured Images

Image Credits

Carrie Gustafson (American, born 1973). Chevron Bowl, Made at the Museum in 2011. Blown and sandblasted glass; 10 1/4 x 14 x 14 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist (VA.2015.52). Photo by Bill Truslow.
Jiyong Lee (American, born 1971). Trisomy-Chromosome 21, Made at the Museum in 2015. Hot-formed colored glass, clear acrylic resin; 10 × 26 × 26 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist (2021.4). Photo courtesy of the artist.
Nick Mount (Australian, born 1952). Whispering Dome #010208, 2008. Blown glass, surface worked with sgraffito low fire enamel and found components; 26 × 11 × 52 in. Mixed Media. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist (2018.19). Photo by Duncan Price.
Laura de Santillana (Italian, 1955-2019). Blue/Black Partition, Made at the Museum in 2009. Blown glass; 19 5/8 × 14 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist. Photo by Duncan Price.
Kari Russell-Pool (American, born 1967). Turquoise with Pink Mix Banded Vessel from Tacoma series Dahlias. Blown and flame-worked glass; 20 x 13 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist. Photo courtesy of the artist.
April Surgent (American, born 1982). The Valley, Made at the Museum in 2013. Cameo-engraved glass and steel; 17 3/4 x 15 x 2 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist (VA.2013.74). Photo courtesy of the artist.
Raven Skyriver (American Tlingit, born 1982). Retreat, Made at the Museum in 2015. Off-hand sculpted glass; 17 × 28 1/2 × 13 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the artist. Photo by Duncan Price.
Shane Fero (American, born 1953). Genetic Questions, 2012. Flameworked and acid-etched glass with found and manipulated nest. Overall: 7 × 25 × 25 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of the Robert M. Minkoff Foundation. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Toots Zynsky (American, born 1951). Growing Chaos Again, 1997. Extruded, fused, and slumped glass threads; 9 × 14 3/4 × 11 1/4 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, gift of Bonnie and Murray Nelson (2009.24). Photo by Duncan Price.