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Ann Robinson

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    Orange Pericarp Amphora II

    Cast glass
    100 x 290 mm
    Orange pericarp

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    Rim Bowl – Red

    Cast flass 45% crystal
    500 in diameter
    Signed & dated 2017

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    Rim Bowl Unite – Citrine/Chardonnay

    Cast glass
    158 x 545 x 545 mm

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    Watcher: Treasures of the Earth

    45 % Crystal Glass – Dark Olive
    234 x 357 mm
    Signed
    2016

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    Curved Vase – Sapphire Rose

    Cast glass 45 % crystal
    480 x 340 x 320 mm

Artist Biography
Exhibition History
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Artist Biography

Ann Robinson was born in Auckland and completed a Diploma in Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1980. Her innovative glass creations have received major national and international acclaim.

Following the completion of her diploma, Robinson joined the established studio of Sunbeam Glass works and became a partner with two others. It was during this period that Robinson developed a method of casting glass, the ‘lost wax casting’ method.

The lost wax glass casting process (also known as cire perdue) is a modified version of bronze casting. A wax blank is formed by pouring molten wax into a plaster base mould. This wax blank is then modified and reinvested in a second mould, made of refractory materials – that is material which can withstand a long period in the kiln at high temperatures. After the wax is burnt out, the cavity is filled with molten glass. The glass-filled mould is then slowly cooled to room temperature. Larger pieces can require up to three weeks cooling and one week finishing.

The colours and shapes of the flora and fauna of the outdoors influence Robinson’s bold cast glass pieces, with native New Zealand plants and trees constantly providing inspiration to the artist. Robinson attributes her understanding and perception of colour to the sharp clear quality of New Zealand’s light, and it ever changing weather patterns.

The way in which each of Robinson’s sculptures absorbs and emits light transforms these inanimate objects into living things, reflecting the play of light and shadow in the natural world. Her mixture of materials, which includes up to 45% lead crystal, contributes to the work’s luminousity and intensity of colour.

Robinson’s works are held in both private and public collections, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, Auckland Museum, Te Papa Wellington and the Christchurch Art Gallery. She has received numerous awards including an American Glass Society’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2006, Arts Laureate by the Arts Foundation of New Zealand in 2004. Robinson was also the recipient of the 2002  ‘John Britten Award’ for Contribution to Design and awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2001. She received the Phillips Glass Award in 1984 and 1986, and the Winstone Biennale Award for Craft in 1987.

In 1998 her achievements were honoured by a major survey exhibition of her works, initiated by the Dowse Museum in Wellington.

Exhibition History

SOLO EXHIBITIONS AT ARTIS

2020 – LIGHTWELL, ARTIS Gallery, Auckland

Publications
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ACADEMIC HISTORY

Diploma of Fine Arts, Auckland University, Auckland, New Zealand

Honours, Awards, Scholarships, Commissions, Appointments

2006 – Life Time Achievement Award, Glass Arts Society of America. Waitakere City Arts Laureate Award.
2004 – Arts Laureate Award – The Arts Foundation of New Zealand.
2003 – Guest Speaker – Northlands Glass Conference of CGA.
2002 – Elected recipient of the D.I.N.Z. ‘John Britten Award’ for Contribution to Design.
2001 – Awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of MERIT (ONZM), Guest Speaker – Conference ‘Transparency in Glass’ Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
2000 – 1996 – 1991 Faculty – Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, Washington, USA.
1991 – Treasures from the Underworld – commission for New Zealand Expo exhibition, Seville, Spain.
1990 – 1992 – 1993 Guest Faculty – Carrington Polytechnic, Auckland, New Zealand.
1900 – 1992 Guest Faculty – Canberra School of Art, ACT, Australia.
1987 – Winstone Biennale Award
1986 – Phillips Glass Award, Travel Grant to USA – Queen Elizabeth Arts Council of NZ
1984 – Phillips Glass Award
1983 – 1984 – 1991 Equipment Grant, Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council

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