Pure Effects: Plasma Light Sculptures at the Sandwich Glass Museum
When:
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022 10:00a -
6:00p
Repeats weekly
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022 10:00a -
6:00p
Repeats weekly
Where:
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street
Sandwich, Massachusetts 508-888-0251
Admission:
$12.00 for adults, $11.00 for 65+, $2.00 for children 6-14, free for ages 5 and under, group rates available. Please contact Sarah at [email protected] about bus tours and other group rates. The Museum is handicap accessible.
Categories:
Art
Event website:
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/wayne-strattman-pure-effects/
Artist Wayne Strattman transforms electricity into light through the mediums of blown glass, rare gases, and custom built electronics. Internally illuminated with plasma, his sculptures synthesize art, science, and invention.
Captured inside flameworked forms made from borosilicate glass, and ionized to produce plasma, different inert gases such as neon, krypton and xenon are made to light in a range of colors. Depending on the pressure of these gas fills, and the voltage and frequency of the electricity applied, they exhibit a range of visual and kinetic effects, from a brilliant glow to moving filaments that travel throughout the interior space of the glass and also interact with touch. Wayne has developed a mastery of these materials over decades of research and exploration as a leading innovator in plasma lighting technologies.
The exhibit features interactive plasma effects alongside lighted sculptural works.
Face coverings are required. No appointment needed. Safety measures are in place. Purchase admissions at the desk upon arrival. Glassblowing throughout the day.
Sandwich Glass Museum is located at 129 Main Street, corner of Rte. 130 (Main Street) and Tupper Road, Sandwich, MA 02563. It is opposite the Town Hall. The entrance to the Museum and parking is on Tupper Road.
Summer hours: The Museum is open daily April 1 – December 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In order to see everything the Museum has to offer, we recommend that you plan to arrive no later than 3:30 p.m.
Winter hours: The Museum will be closed the month of January. In February and March the Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Holidays: The Museum is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Admissions: $12.00 for adults, $11.00 for 65+, $2.00 for children 6-14, free for ages 5 and under, group rates available. Please contact Sarah at [email protected] about bus tours and other group rates. The Museum is handicap accessible.
