Guglielmo Maggini Debuts Glass Works at Orsoni Furnace Residency
In April 2026, Guglielmo Maggini undertook a residency at the Orsoni furnace in Venice, concentrating on the unseen aspects of glass production. This endeavor led to the creation of two pieces: Le Scie and Le Gorgoni. Le Scie is composed of incandescent glass fragments gathered from the floor, reassembled with resin, mosaic pieces, and gold leaf, primarily arranged on the ground. In contrast, Le Gorgoni features hot glass molded into organic shapes, moving away from traditional decorative applications. Accompanying the exhibition is a video that immerses viewers in the furnace's techniques and movements. This initiative is part of Orsoni Art & Culture, which has been fostering contemporary art through residencies and exhibitions since 1888.
Fatti principali
- Guglielmo Maggini undertook a residency at the Orsoni furnace in April 2026, working with glass for the first time.
- The exhibition features two series: Le Scie (2026) and Le Gorgoni (2026).
- Le Scie are made from glass residue recovered from the furnace floor, reassembled with resin, mosaic fragments, and gold leaf; most are placed on the floor, with only one on a wall.
- Le Gorgoni are created by interrupting the lamination process, bending and curling hot glass sheets into organic forms that rest on a table.
- A video in the exhibition shows the furnace interior, fire, incandescent material, and residency gestures, functioning beyond documentation.
- Orsoni is a historic Venetian furnace active since 1888.
- Orsoni Art & Culture is the furnace's program opening its spaces and expertise to contemporary art through residencies, exhibitions, and projects.
- The exhibition is documented by InsideArt at https://insideart.eu/2026/09/16/guglielmo-maggini-tracce-di-una-materia-in-trasformazione.
Entità
Artisti
Istituzioni
- Orsoni
- Orsoni Art & Culture
- InsideArt
Luoghi
- Venice
- Italy