Michal McKeown has been creating glass art since 1981. She holds a Diploma in mixed media from School of the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), an MFA in sculpture from California State University, and a Masters in Glass from University of
Sunderland (UK).Michal’s numerous group and solo exhibits have included those at Museum School Gallery; OCCCA, Irvine Group; the Art Building, LA Group; DIAA, Maine Group, and most recently in 2005 at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle, UK. She is the 2005 award winner of The Kiln Care Prize for outstanding development in practice. As an avid entrepreneur, Michal has owned various businesses, and was the co- founder/CEO of Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies specialty foods.
Artist’s Statement
This work is a place to engage thoughtful reflection, emotion and 'lighten up” -- to pause, observe, and listen. The work
is about light. Light is the subject. Glass is the medium. Combined they reveal form and substance. The action of light through glass questions perception, invigorates imagination, and imparts emotion.
Art is the way I communicate ideas. These ideas take form in sculpture. This work investigates the perception of light, flow, and structure. The intent of this work is to reveal those relationships.