From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Looking at, Talking about, and Appreciating Art
An artist who redefined the boundaries of glass art, Bertil Vallien brings many emotions to the surface through his sand cast art. Read about his journey through art mediums and the messages he portrays in his work.
Find out what's #nowonview with insight from art collector and donor, Stephanie Beling! Read on to learn about sand cast works in FWMoA's permanent collection!
Did you know the Summer Olympics used to include a juried art competition?! Neither did we! Read on to find out more as Naomi Vanderleest, School Programs Coordinator, dives into the details:
It's #slowartday so we're taking a slow day in the studio and playing a game of I Spy! What do you notice in an artwork the longer you look? Inspired by Bertil Vallien, we made our own artworks full of objects to study at. Learn how in this #saturdaystudio by our Education Teen Intern, Madeline Rey.
Staff at #fwmoa are playing favorites! We asked staff to pick their favorite work on display in the museum. Today, we're saying goodbye to Sheila O'Rourke, one of our Visitor Services staff, by looking at her favorite work by Bertil Vallien.
"With glass, everything is possible." As the #fwmoa studio glass collection continues to grow and expand, Collection Information Specialist Sue Slick explores the relationship between two of her favorites: Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman-Vallien.