Artist Loretta Yang's "The Proof of Awareness" is on display at the Clark Art Research Center in the United States.

This exhibition is a collaborative effort between two major art museums: the Clark Art Institute, which serves as both an art museum and a center for the study of visual arts, and the Corning Museum of Glass, the world's most important museum dedicated to glass art. Together, they present "Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum of Glass," an exhibition that brings together precious glass art pieces from the Corning Museum of Glass. It showcases glass art from ancient to modern times, encompassing a variety of colors, techniques, forms, and designs, presenting to the audience the infinite possibilities of glass art.

One of the highlights of this exhibition is "The Proof of Awareness" created by Artist Loretta Yang. This piece employs exquisite craftsmanship and embodies the concept of impermanence from Eastern religious philosophy.

The Proof of Awareness

This enormous glass peony, measuring over 80 centimeters, is created using the "glass lost-wax casting" technique. By abstracting the flower's original vibrant colors, the work presents the essence of the peony to the audience. With its striking visual experience, it interprets the concept of "impermanence" from Eastern religious philosophy, becoming the focal point of the audience's attention.

This exhibition is meticulously curated by Julie Bellemare and Kathleen Morris. Morris stated, "The technical skill and boundless creativity of glass artists never cease to amaze me. It is an immense pleasure to unearth these treasures from the rich collection of the Corning Museum of Glass and bring them together here."

Curators play a pivotal role in the exhibition, not only selecting the works but also endowing the show with a unique narrative and perspective, creating a profound artistic experience for the audience. Morris's curation showcases the historical evolution of glass art and the blending of global cultures. These works represent not only exquisite craftsmanship but also reflect the process by which artists draw inspiration from the natural world.

The exhibition will be on display at the Michael Conforti Pavilion of the Clark Art Institute from July 4th to October 27th.

Exhibition Dates
July 4, 2024 - October 27, 2024

Exhibition Venue
Clark Art Institute's Michael Conforti Pavilion
Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA