2/28/2023 0 Comments Blown away season 1 contestants![]() Each and every person on the show is an incredible artist and person and now friend.” Brenna Baker “The most memorable part of the experience for me was the amazing connections I was able to make with my fellow cast members. “Team John was a lot of fun! Working with John Moran on the team challenge was definitely the most fun I had in the hot shop.” John Sharvin I haven’t seen the show yet so I am not sure if it made the cut, but it would be a shame for everyone involved if they didn’t.” Grace Whiteside In that interview, I also did an ASMR performance with a bag of chips. I took a risk and made some really experimental work that ended up sealing the deal with a win along with a residency to Pilchuck. “The entire ‘7 Deadly Sins’ challenge was a highlight for me. “When we (all the artists) finished just under the wire, I was so stoked for everyone! We spent a lot of time together!” Dan Friday I hope that this season offers even more opportunities for the glassmakers, and it continues to introduce this art form to more and more people around the world.” John Moran – Ghent, Belgium (IG: johnsleepymoran) But man, that was an intense group of competitors! It was definitely intimidating to see all of those names and faces and know what they are capable of. I was hoping that I would be able to stay true to my work throughout the competition and do well. “Honestly, I was not sure what to expect. But the crew and staff gave us all the space and information we needed to work and be creative.” Claire Kelly – Corning, New York (IG: clairekellyglass) I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to concentrate on what I was making. “Being on a set was a new experience for me. I’ve always been one to push the material and myself.” Rob Stern – Miami, Florida (IG: robsternartglass) I had anticipation of what the challenges would bring to my personal growth and this reenergized my approach to the material as a lifelong glassmaker. ![]() ![]() “I was just excited to participate in this phenomenon that has been a welcome uptick in our artform. “That it was going to be challenging and a great opportunity.” Brenna Baker – Hollywood, Florida (IG: brennabakerglass) I hoped that being on Blown Away would reignite the spark in me to make new work and focus myself as an artist.” John Sharvin – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (IG: yeahsharvin) Since I have mainly focused on my job for the past few years, my artistic career kinda took a back seat. “I wanted the chance to show my artwork to a broader audience. ![]()
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