Ben Edols (Australia), glass

Ben (Benjamin) Edols is an Australian glass artist who is known for his collaborative work with Kathy Elliott. They have been working together since 1993 and their work has been exhibited in Australia, Japan, the United States, Germany, England, and Italy.

Edols was born in Sydney, Australia in 1967. He studied glassblowing at the Sydney College of the Arts and the Canberra School of Art. After graduating, he traveled to the United States to work at Pilchuck Glass School and the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass.

In 1993, Edols met Kathy Elliott at the Toyama Institute of Glass Art in Japan. They began collaborating shortly thereafter and have been working together ever since. Their work is characterized by its use of color, form, and light. They often use botanical forms and patterns found in nature as inspiration for their work.

Edols and Elliott have received numerous awards for more... their work, including the Australia Council for the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship (2001) and the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize (2009). Their work is in the collections of the National Gallery of Australia, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Corning Museum of Glass.

In addition to their collaborative work, Edols and Elliott also work individually. Edols is known for his large-scale sculptures, while Elliott is known for her more intimate works. They both continue to push the boundaries of glass art and their work is highly respected by their peers. less...