Giles Bettison
Giles Bettison has become one of Australia’s most dominant and recognised glass artists. This acclaim can be attributed to his unique and strikingly beautiful application of colour, patterns and forms in his continual exploration of the traditional techniques of Murrini glass. His works invite a subtle contemplation of the environment in South Australia that inspires him.
He has evolved the ancient Venetian technique called “Murrini” or mosaic glass to construct patterned sheets from coloured glass canes. He cuts and combines these sheets to build his luminous vessels piece by piece. Bettison is known world wide for his pioneering efforts using the “Murrini technique.” His work is incredibly unique, combining old and new technology to create some of the finest glass available today.
Working in New Orleans, USA
1992-1996 Bachelor of Visual Arts (Hons1), Canberra School of Art, Australian National University, ACT, Australia
Advanced Glass Blowing Classes, The Studio, Corning
Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, USA
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, USA
Giles Bettison has work in the following public collections:
Centro Videro do Norte Portugal, Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal
Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliques contemporains, Lausanne, Switzerland
Bullseye Glass Company, Portland, USA
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison, WI, USA
Corning Museum of Glass, New York, USA
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, USA
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Museum of Arts and Design, New York, USA
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
City of Hobart Gallery, Hobart, Australia
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia
Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia
Resource Finance Corporation, Australia
The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Australia
The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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