Guest Artist at CMoG | Sofía Hernández

Name: Guest Artist at CMoG | Sofía Hernández
Start: 2024-09-23T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-27T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY, United States, New York 14830

Schedule

Mon Sep 23 2024 at 12:00 pm to Fri Sep 27 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1 Museum Way, Corning, NY, United States, New York 14830 | Corning, NY

Join us as Sofía Hernández partners with our world-class glassmakers to develop her designs and vision in glass.
Sofía and the Hot Glass Team will be working in the Amphitheater Hot Shop daily, 10 am–4 pm, September 23–27, 2024.
Please note that guest artists and Museum gaffers will take lunch breaks each day, so times may vary.
Sofía Hernández's connection to glass is deeply intertwined with her family's multi-generational legacy in the industry. While her grandfather and father were involved in the industrial side of glass, Sofía's path diverged into the realm of glass artistry. Her journey began with a transformative experience at The Studio at The Corning Museum of Glass, where she acquired the foundational skills that would shape her studio practice. Returning to Guadalajara, Mexico, Sofía honed her craft through the exploration of fusing, casting, pâte de verre, and flameworking.
Driven by a profound appreciation for the inherent beauty of glass, Sofía draws inspiration from its limitless potential for expression and form. Her decision to incorporate materials such as volcanic rock, wood, and brass into her work is rooted in a desire to accentuate and honor the intrinsic allure of glass.
Central to Sofía's artistic vision is a fascination with transformation, explored through a diverse array of perspectives. Each of her pieces serves as a testament to this exploration, inviting viewers to contemplate the ever-evolving nature of existence and discover beauty in moments of change. Through her art, Sofía not only seeks to inspire reflection but also encourages viewers to embrace their own journey of transformation.