Robert D. Phillips
Born 1968, Saratoga NY
Robert Phillips’ glass experience began in his early 20’s as a
production assistant in the United States and broadened
abroad in Sweden. This education focused on the
fundamental techniques of working the material through repetition and covered both hot shaping and cold grinding techniques.
This knowledge of the practical handling and working nature of
glass has enabled an evolving personal style and vocabulary that
can be seen throughout his
sculptural endeavors.
Phillips’ work distinctly balances color with form and showcases the
unique characteristics of glass, especially
in regard to transparency and reflection. Through a combination of
extensive hot shaping and
sculptural cold working techniques,
Phillips is able to illuminate these beautiful qualities of glass.
Robert Phillips works as a freelance glassblower while also designing
and producing his own
functional and unique sculptural artwork. His work is shown regularly in
solo
and group exhibitions in the
United States and Europe.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-present Design and research glassblower, Fine Art Lamps, Miami, Fl
summer 2017- 2019 Glassworking sabbatical, Studio Åhus Glashyttan, Åhus, Sweden
summer 2017 Glassblowing Instructor, Spring session, Noca Glass School, Cambridge, MA
2016 summer Chief cold worker for Fine Art Lamps Ibis Project, Miami, FL
2015 summer Glassworking Sabbatical, Studio Åhus Glashyttan, Åhus, Sweden
2004 to Present, Freelance Glass Artist and Assistant
2004-2014 First Assistant, Glass blowing and Cold worker Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, MA
2003-Pres Assistant APG Glass, Cambridge, MA
2000-Pres Sabbaticals for glass design and research,
Åhus, Sweden
1998-2003 Glassblowing Artist & Assistant,
Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, MA
1997-1998 Practicant, Studio Glashyttan y Åhus,
Åhus, Sweden
1993-1997 Glassblowing Assistant, Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, MA
1992 Glassblowing Assistant
EXHIBITIONS
2019 With Arthur Zirnsack, Østerleen, Sweden
2016 Masters of Glass, group exhibition, Østerleen, Sweden
2015 Østerleens Glashyttan, Sweden
2014 Masters of Glass, Østerleen, Sweden
2008-2014 Påsk Exhibition, Åhus , Sweden
2008 Solo Exhibition, Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, MA
2007 De Glorie, Oosterbeck, Holland
2006 Group Exhibition with Studio Åhus, Påsk, Sweden
2005 Group Exhibition with Studio Åhus, Påsk, Sweden
2004 Featured Artist in Group Exhibition, Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, MA
2003
Work exhibited until 2007 in the US Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
2003 Featured Artist in Exhibition with Blå Station and Studio Åhus, Höganås Museum, Sweden
2002 Joint Exhibition, Nordiska Krystal, Stockholm, Sweden
2001 Solo Exhibition, Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks, MA