Kinetic Sculpture
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Team Pitagora (Bandhu Dunham, Andy Pollack, Cameron Reed, and Dan McCarney) entered a Kinetic Sculpture in the 2009 International Hot Glass invitational (IHGI). The movement of the kinetic glass artwork was designed specifically to draw the audience into the creative process.
Team Lone Star (Christian Luginger, Kevin Ivey, Micah Evans, and Salt) created Glass World, a giant filigree globe for the 2009 International Hot Glass invitational (IHGI). Tubing was blown into large, flat bubbles to provide the glass for the continents, which were finished off with a blend of frit.
Dragon's Nest
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Team Centrifugal Force (David Sandidge, Eric Goldschmidt, Lance Sanford, and Josh Bergesen) presented their Dragon’s Nest at the 2009 International Hot Glass invitational (IHGI). It showcased a three-tiered nest with hatching eggs plus a leaf-and-floral base. The main structure was created using Venetian techniques including incalmos and large flames.
Rocking Vegas
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Team Rocker (Marcel Braun, Hamm Brushland, Elijah Copeland, and Carlin C$ Sage) won third place in the 2009 International Hot Glass Invitational (IHGI) with Rocking Vegas, a giant clear-glass rocking chair. The members’ collective ingenuity created a pass-through annealer and overcame obstacles faced during and after transport to the event.
Elements at Play
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Team Scientific Splash (Doni Hatz, Tim Kornahrens, Julie Riggs, and Tim Williams) won second place in the 2009 International Hot Glass Invitational (IHGI) with Elements at Play, a Cirque du Soleil–style sculpture. Featured were aerial artists flying high amidst colorful hollow-form tent spires, a hamster-wheel contraption, and ornamental flames.
Team Northstar (Clinton Roman, Scott Deppe, Darby Holm, and Matthew Stroven) created the winning 2009 International Hot Glass Invitational (IHGI) entry, a skull-and-spine chandelier inspired by findings in a Czech monastery. Careful planning and well-orchestrated teamwork on the part of the members made this an outstanding entry.