BIO
Gerry Newcomb uses cast glass as the primary medium for his creative imagery. These open-faced castings have one clear and glossy side that allows the viewer to see into the piece. The opposite side is formed into detailed and intricate shapes and textures. The result is an object that can be viewed from multiple perspectives. In addition, many of the works are silvered allowing light to enter the surface and reflect off the glass textures and colors.
Gerry’s artwork is shown through various galleries and is also included in many public and private commissions. He divides his time between a studio in Seattle, Washington and a studio on Lopez Island, north of Seattle.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND COMMISSIONS
2018 Shape of Neighborhoods, Two-Person Show l The Art Project, Bainbridge, WA
Public Art Installation l City of Bainbridge Public Arts Program, Bainbridge, WA
Public Art Installation l City of O’Fallon, O’Fallon, MO
Cutting Edge, Non-Traditional Glass Invitational l Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA
Commissions l Lopez Island, WA
2017 Public Art Installation | Point Ruston Public Art Program, Tacoma, WA
Public Art Installation | City of La Conner Public Art Program, La Conner, WA
Yard Art, Invitational Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery, Bainbridge, WA
Installation | San Juan Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
Group Show | Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island, WA
Exhibition | North West Flower and Garden Show, Seattle, WA
Lopez Island Studio Tour, Lopez Island, WA
Commissions | Seattle, WA. Phoenix, AZ. Columbus, OH
2016 Installation | San Juan Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA
Group Show | Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island, WA
Commissions | Seattle, WA. Syracuse, NY. Tenafly, NJ
2015 Tracks, Invitational Show | Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA
Spring Into the Garden, Group Show | Crow Valley Pottery, Orcas Island, WA
Fireworks, Group Show | Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA
Residue, Group Show | Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island, WA
Lopez Island Studio Tour, Lopez Island, WA
4 for the Floor, Group Show | Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island, WA
Commissions | Seattle, WA
2014 Gerry Newcomb, Solo Show | Gallery 9, Friday Harbor, WA
Taos Art Glass Invitational | Taos Institute for Glass Arts, Taos, NM
Fall Glass, Group Show | Karg Art Glass Gallery, Kechi, KS
Boats Afloat, Group Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA
Spring Show, Group Show | Crow Valley Pottery, Orcas Island, WA
Hot Glass, Auction | Toledo, OH
Commissions | Seattle, WA. Aspen, CO. Denver, CO
2013 Group Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA
Annual Winter Group Show | Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island, WA
Lopez Island Studio Tour, Lopez Island, WA
Commissions | Cincinnati, OH. Denver, CO
2012 Over the Waves, Group Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA
Annual Winter Group Show | Chimera Gallery, Lopez Island, WA
Commissions | Seattle, WA. Denver, CO. Yakima, WA
2011 Spring Show, Group Show | Crow Valley Pottery, Orcas Island, WA
Garden Art, Group Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA
Commissions | Seattle, WA. Lopez Island, WA. Denver, CO. Vail, CO
2010 Taos Art Glass Invitational | Taos Institute for Glass Arts, Taos, NM
Commissions | Clearwater Beach, FL
2009 New Work, Solo Show | Pismo Gallery, Denver, CO
The Circle, Group Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA
Sperry: A Legacy Portrayed Through His Students | Pots Gallery, Seattle, WA
Arts Alive Invitational, Group Show | Maple Hall, La Conner, WA
2008 Public Art Project: Parking Garage | Mountlake Terrace Community Transit, WA
The Door Show, Group Show | Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, Bainbridge Island, WA
Product Development Consultant | Spectrum Glass Corporation, Woodinville, WA
TEACHING
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
Pacific Glass, Los Angles, CA
Uroboros Glass, Portland, OR
Clay Art Center, Tacoma, WA
Carol Evans Studios, Mount Vernon, WA
EDUCATION
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA 1990
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1972-1975