For April’s Art in Bloom at Minneapolis Institute of Art, Al created a golden dragon assemblage for floral artist Richard Raiche’s interpretation of Humility Brings Prosperity Gate. This was the third year Al was commissioned by Richard, an 18 year veteran of the annual show.
Below: a Georgia O’Keefe inspired work from 2023 and a multipart recreation of Notre Dame Stadium from 2022. Read more HERE
Late winter, Al created and delivered a new baptismal font and ewer to Excelsior United Methodist Church. He is honored to have received the commission, and that his work will serve in the good glass company of Dieter Spahn’s Resurrection Window and a hundred-year-old rondel from the church’s original building.
For the story of a 2023 collaboration with artist John Sterner on a font for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis read HERE and HERE
And, here’s the bowl used for Sun’s backyard baptism in 2002
favorite forms, currently available
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Crafted over time, a new baptismal font commissioned for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis was dedicated in the sanctuary in May. Minnesota sculptor John Sterner envisioned and created a gravity defying bronze foundation for the expansive basin realized by Al and a team of artists at Foci – Minnesota for Glass Art. Find details on the session HERE.
In early March, Al and John met at Anurag Studio in Stillwater, where the bronze was cast, to fit bowl and base together before transporting the work to the church.
Holy Trinity is home to many handcrafted art and liturgical pieces, historical and contemporary. The decommissioned font that served the church for a century will be repurposed.
See more about Holy Trinity at htlcmpls.org and about John Sterner at johnknifesterner.com
Alan Honn Glass features perfectly simple works and masterpieces, vintage and brand new designs.
🎄 Especially as the days grow shorter, all are welcome to stop in for a moment with color, light and Al’s artistry.
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320 Summit Avenue, Center City
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325 Summit Avenue, Center City
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UPDATE: furnace down/gallery open at FOCI-MN Center for Glass in the West End Market (map HERE) • NO DEMOs until next year!!
A look at Al’s 2018 First Place Fine Arts win HERE
The story on those smileys (& skulls):
A few fairs ago, Al picked up a Nordic Ware baking pan
at the Grandstand to test as a glass mold.
A success, resulting in clear, fun charms.
Experiments ensue, from time to time.
Among the installations at Art in Bloom this season is Richard Raiche’s arrangement in a multipart piece he commissioned from Al. There’s a lot going on here! but the pictures show details of the work paired with a Beauford Delaney oil. Richard’s concept was to add floral “life” to a glass interpretation of the University of Notre Dame football stadium, complete with a Golden Dome and Touchdown Jesus. In the video below, the docent says “Richard, this is one of your simplest”!!
Art in Bloom is on view through May 1, 2022 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Congratulations! to Lake Superior Art Glass, celebrating 10 years in Duluth from their fantastic Canal Park venue. In early April, Al had the honor of kicking off their slate of guest artist demonstrations, making his signature splash vase – pictured here – as well as a large platter, captured start-to-finish on video, HERE.
Demos continue through May 20, culminating in an auction & events by the lake May 21. Find the details at lakesuperiorartglass.com
When Mumblin’ Drew played Al’s Saloon for the first time in March 2020, it was also the last live music at the bar before pandemic lockdown days later. We got acquainted over corned beef and uncertainty.
Recently, Al enjoyed catching up with Drew Temperante at FOCI-Minnesota Center for Glass Arts in Minneapolis, where Drew recorded this audio profile for the MinneCulture series on KFAI 90.3 FM, Twin Cities. The piece captures the sound of studio action, and Al’s thoughts on fundamentals, collaboration and working solo.
Listen here: MinneCulture | The Art Of Defying Gravity
MinneCulture on KFAI is supported by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
❄️ Stop in! Even if you don’t aim to purchase, we love to show off Al’s glass. All are welcome to explore.
❄️ Questions are welcome: please ask.
❄️ Feel free to pick things up or to ask us to do so. The “feel” of a piece, or a view in different light, helps to find the one that’s right.
❄️ Quality of material, degree of difficulty, and general sweetness impact pricing. Al’s work is priced consistently at the showroom and at galleries. If you love a piece, but not the price, we will consider a negotiation.
✌️ Best time to make a deal with Susan: Fridays 12-6.
♥️ Best time to catch Al in the showroom: Saturdays 12-6.
🍔 Al’s Center Saloon, across the street, 11-midnight.
Prices start at $10 for one-of-a-kind magnets.
Suncatcher/ornaments are $20.
Signature clear basket tumblers are $40.
MANY options under $100.
Al makes heirloom quality glass for everyday use and enjoyment!
Alan Honn Glass Showroom, across from Al’s Saloon, 320 Summit Avenue in Center City MN
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