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What's New? Exhibts at Niaulani
What's New? Exhibts at Niaulani
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 Among the volcanic properties that Kilauea's fiery caldera creates is nature's glass: "Pele's tears" and olivine. This phenomenon naturally inspires the glass artist. At Niaulani, Volcano Art Center will build a state of the art glass studio where students from all over the world will work with visiting glass artists to expand their creative horizons. With kilns, annealers, furnaces, and a myriad of glass working tools available, students will be able to explore blown, fused, slumped, cast, lamp worked, and stained glass art forms.Adjoining this "hot and noisy" studio will be a "wet" studio, where ceramics will flourish. A kiln and wheels will allow for slab or wheel work. The lanai of these two connected studios will be utilized for wood working, and other arts.
 Glass Arts"The cool mist in the rainforest and the raw power of stark beauty of the volcanic landscape evoke images that both humble and inspire. Never in 20 years working with glass have I seen an environment so perfectly suited to this art form. Niaulani gives us an opportunity to share it with the world."
Mike Mortara, glass artist
 Wood Arts"The wood arts have been an important part of Hawaiian culture since before the arrival of Westerners, and remain an evolving and thriving art today. Volcano Art Center's continued support for this heritage and plans for a space at Niaulani for wood artists to work and learn together is exciting." Kelly Dunn, wood turner
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