Flowers in the Air: This Spring is for Kate Clements’ Glass Art
“False Principles” by Kate Clements, now on display at Studios Inc
Photo courtesy of artist
It’s safe to say Artist-in-Residence Kate Clements is garnering attention this spring with three exhibitions and inclusion in an iconic permanent collection. One of her notable works, "Rococo," is featured in Belger Arts' Heartland 6, a prestigious showcase of the finest glass art from the Midwest, running from April 5 to May 4.
Next, Clements takes the spotlight as the featured artist at Powell Gardens' glass-domed conservatory "Painted Garden" from April 27 to June 16. Her installation, SUPER NATURAL, crafted from kiln-fired glass, metal framework, and wire, promises to transport visitors to a world filled with light and color. Guests even have the unique opportunity to enjoy brunch with Clements on the opening day of the exhibition. For more information visit, https://powellgardens.org/event/brunch-with-artist-kate-clements/.
Adding to her accolades, Clements' work has been selected to adorn the walls of the first female sports stadium in the world, CPKC.
Additionally, visitors can witness the magnificence of her large-scale piece, "False Principles," at the Studios Inc exhibition hall as part of the "Studios Inc | 2024" group exhibition. Check out a review on this piece by Studios Inc intern Jaede Bayala, and don’t miss seeing this work in person now through May 18th at Studios Inc.
Other exhibitions that feature Clements’ work this spring and summer are:
Tg: Transitions in Kiln-Glass at Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue, WA | May 31, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Warped at Reuben Saunders Gallery Wichita, KS | June 7-29th
Delta Triennial, Arkansas Museum of Fine Art, Little Rock, AK | June 28th- August 25th
In the Garden, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY | July 24th- August 21
To learn more about Kate Clements' exhibitions and her captivating artistry, check out her website: https://www.kateclementsart.com
- Mallory Edson, Communications Coordinator
Review: Kate Clements, “False Principles”
Detail of “False Principles”, courtesy of artist
“I was drawn to this work firstly by its scale. I was impressed by the technical skill it takes to create such a large piece made from such a fragile material. Secondly, I was drawn to the vibrancy of the piece. As a result of the medium used, the different colors glimmer together when moving past the work. It is hard to walk by the piece without stopping to get a glimpse of the delicate glass. Another important factor in my admiration for this work is my personal experience with nature as an inspiration for my studio practice. Within my work, I rely heavily on using the natural world as an inspiration, taking careful consideration of how flowers and plants move, their colors, and the emotional benefits of spending time in nature.
This work inspires feelings of joy as well as a contrasting feeling of dread. I experience joy from viewing the piece close up and experiencing the many colors and textures within it. However, I feel dread when thinking about our current global climate and how it is degrading. This is brought up through the visualization of burning flowers in the piece. Overall, False Principles by Kate Clements is a visually stunning work that inspires conversations about global warming and allows me to consider our environment and how I may express my concerns regarding climate change through my work.”
Detail of “False Principles”, courtesy of artist