STUDIO FOCUS | ALEX BERNSTEIN
Max and Alex in the hotshop.
“time found …
and wonderful wednesdays”
Just like everyone we are trying to do the best we can in this difficult situation. Jessica has done most of the homeschooling (while also working at her own job from home) and is doing a wonderful job at that, which happens to be a very challenging job. We have gained an even greater respect for teachers.
Some highlights of positive experiences thus far have been doing experiential learning with Max. It’s really great to have a little more time on my hands and since he’s not at school, to have more time to spend with him. We have started a “wonderful Wednesday” for Max and I to go out on own for experiential learning and adventures. We went to my parent’s studio and did glassblowing, went to my studio and then glass fusing, sandblasting cold working, welding, etc.
And like so many others, we have had some really fun cooking projects. My favorites have been Korean pancakes, and dumplings!
I also have focused on various personal projects and experimental artwork at my studio. I made a table for our house - something I’ve been thinking about doing for years finally found the time to do it.
Lunch delivered to the Studio, compliments Jessica and Max!
A Profile on Alex Bernstein…
Have you heard of Bernsteining!?
A glimpse into the studio of Alex Gabriel Bernstein of Ashville, North Carolina. The son of glass artists talks about his fascination and his casting techniques. Video by Dan Fox of Lumina Studio and Steve Mann from Black Box Studio.
ALEX BERNSTEIN
“I feel as if I am an explorer. With each piece I make I prepare for a journey, I have a general idea where I want to go, but I never know where the path will lead me. Each piece I work on I set out in the hopes of discovering something new and exciting. As any explorer, my journeys are filed with ups and downs, disappointments and breakthroughs, however with each piece I am sure to gain knowledge and insight which is the excitement that brings me to my studio every day.”
Alex was department head of glass at the Worcester Center for Crafts in Worcester, MA. He has also taught at the Cleveland Institute of Art, RIT, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, the Penland School of Crafts and Pilchuck Glass School. His work is held in many collections, including those of the Corning Museum of Glass, Glasmuseum Frauenau in Germany, the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Buffalo, The Rochester Institute of Technology, the Mellon Financial Corporation, and the Wachovia Corporation.