B. Jane Cowie

Born 1962 - Wollongong, Australia

 

EDUCATION

2005

Masters in Visual Arts University of South Australia, SA, Australia

1995

Pilchuck Glass School Pino Signoretto’s class, USA

1994

Pilchuck Glass School Josiah McElheny's class, USA

1993

Pilchuck Glass School Martin Blank's class, USA

1989-90

Trainee at Jam Factory Craft Workshops, Adelaide, SA, Australia

1983

Degree in Visual Arts (Kiln Glass and Sculpture) Sydney College of the Arts, NSW, Australia

 

COMMISSION WORKS

2010

Mapletree Business Centre, From Little Things, Big Things Grow, Singapore

 

2009

Merrill Lynch Harbourfront Place, Enchanting, Singapore

COMMISSION WORKS – with Art Glass Solutions Pte Ltd 2008-

2008

Barclays Bank Hot Cast Glass Sculpture, Samsung Hub, Singapore

Ritz Carlton Guest Room Vanity Sets and Artworks, Pudong, China

COMMISSION WORKS – with Synergraphic Design Pte Ltd, 2004-2007

2007

Pudong Sheraton Bouquet Sculptures and Lobby Lounge Wall Features, China

Corporation Place Atrium Hanging Artwork, Singapore

Climb – Sentosa Training Centre Internal Pond Sculpture, Singapore

One Degree 15 Marina Coral Artworks and Bistro Organic Bottles Artworks, Singapore

Swissotel Beijing Lobby Artworks, Beijing

Barclays Bank, ORQ building Barclays Signature Artworks, Singapore

Westin Guangzhou Artworks in Lobby and level 5, China

2006

Juniper Residence Life Lobby Blown Glass Installation, Singapore

Singapore Shangri-La Blue Balls Artwork at the end of the Ballroom Bar, Singapore

ORQ Signage supervision / production instruction, hot cast glass letters, 1300H x 500W, 50-70kg, installed outside, Singapore

Stamford Café Buffet Counter Blown Glass Feature Artwork, Singapore

2005

Majestic Hotel Stairwell Blown Glass Installation, Singapore

2004

Barclays Bottles Barclays Bank, The Atrium, Singapore

Makita Shangri-La Wall Features at entrance of Circles Restaurant, Philippines

Hilton KL Precious Challis Artworks at the Reception Counter, Malaysia

4 Seasons Hotel Art glass Hot Cast Feature Wall Panels, Hong Kong

COLLECTIONS

Wagga Wagga City Art Gallery, NSW

Marzel Heider, private collection, Switzerland

Alice Springs Acquisition for the Crafts Council of N.T.

Diamond Valley Art Acquisition, Victoria

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

2008

Member Glass Artists Society, USA, (since 2000)

2004

Founding Member, Singapore Glass Art Society, Singapore

2003

Board Member (President) Ausglass: National Association of Glass Artists Ltd

Member Centre for Contemporary Craft, NSW, (since 1993)

Member Ausglass National Association of Glass Artists Ltd, (since 1983)

Member Craftsouth: Centre for Contemporary Craft and Design, (since 1989)

2002

Board Member (President) Ausglass: National Association of Glass Artists Ltd, (since 1999)

2001

Board Member JamFactory, Contemporary Craft and Design, SA, (since 1995)

Board Member (Vice-President) Craftsouth, Centre for Contemporary Craft and Design, SA, (since 1993)

1998-2000

Board Member (Secretary) Ausglass Association of Australia, Uncharted Waters Conference

1995 – 98.1 State Representative, Ausglass Association of South Australia, SA

1993-95

Board Member (Secretary) Ausglass Association of Australia, Heart of Glass Conference

Sub Committee Member, Workshop co-ordinating Committee

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2008

things said, things left unsaid… FOST Gallery, Singapore

2007

fragile homes… Artyfakt Gallery, Singapore

2005

obedience…. Artyfakt Gallery, Singapore

Memento: objects of connectivity Prospect Gallery, SA

2004

Displaced: objects of nostalgia and other souvenirs Alliance Francaise Gallery, Singapore

2003

chenille2 Zu Gallery, Adelaide, SA

Thesis Exhibition a display of thesis research findings, J111 Gallery, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA

1999

luggage: collected and carried Object Galleries, Sydney, NSW

1996

Collections and Collectables Urban Cow Gallery, Adelaide, SA

1995

Inflorescence Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre Gallery, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Foliage Glass Artist Gallery, Sydney, NSW, Australia

1992

Floating Dreams Nakamori