‘She Bends’ Museum of Glass show shines light on women working with neon

Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez (American, b. 1988-). ‘a quiet life, a couple of times over,’ 2021. Blown glass, argon, and mercury; 14 by 14 by 5in. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Matthew Hollerbush.
Meryl Pataky (American, b. 1983-) with textile collaboration by Allie Felton. ‘A Modern Guilt,’ (installation view), 2020. Neon and mixed media; dimensions variable. Courtesy of artist. Photo by Deb Leal.
Meryl Pataky (American, b. 1983-) with textile collaboration by Allie Felton, ‘A Modern Guilt,’ (installation view), 2020. Neon and mixed media; dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Deb Leal.

TACOMA, Wash. — Museum of Glass presents She Bends: Redefining Neon Legacy, which will be on view until October 2023. She Bends explores the evolution of neon teaching methodologies in the traditionally male-dominated art form, and the transition of the medium from an agent of advertising and commercial signage to fine art.

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