William Morris (glass artist)
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Glass
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artist. He was born in Carmel, California, USA. He was educated at California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
, Chico, California
Chico, California
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 86,187 at the 2010 census, up from 59,954 at the time of the 2000 census...
and Central Washington University
Central Washington University
Central Washington University, often abbreviated CWU, is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States.This location was selected by the state legislature as a consolation prize after Ellensburg lost its bid to be state capital...
, Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, Washington
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. Early in his career he was a gaffer for Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly is an American glass sculptor and entrepreneur.-Biography:Chihuly graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Tacoma, Washington. He enrolled at the College of the Puget Sound in 1959...
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He has developed his work in collaboration with artists like Ross Richmond, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen, Jon Ormbrek, Rik Allen, Randy Walker and Trumaine Mason.
Awards
- Outstanding Achievement in Glass, UrbanGlass Third Annual Awards Dinner, New YorkNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, NY - Distinguished Alumni Award, California State University, Chico, CA
- Featured Artist, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Artist Series
- National Endowment for the Arts, Individual Artist Grant
External links
- William Morris official website
- Creative Nature (a documentary film about Morris)
- William Traver Gallery — William Morris
- Myth, Object and the Animal exhibition at the Mint Museum of Craft & Design in Charlotte, NC. Includes techniques and Artist Statement