IMA unveils ‘Illuminated’ exhibit at official grand opening

Published 9:31 am Monday, February 9, 2015

San Juan Island’s Museum of Art will host its official grand opening with the exhibit Illuminated: Glass by William Morris, 1998-2013.

The opening reception is from 4-7 p.m., Feb. 14, with the ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.

Glass artist William Morris is a teacher at the world renowned Pilchuck School. His glass sculptures have captivated and intrigued the art community for more than 20 years. Illuminated exhibits some of his best work in the past 15 years.

Morris gathers much of his inspiration from ancient cultures around the world. His pieces are culturally distinct yet familiar, and embody a spiritual quality.

His technical skills, combined with a love for cultural history create an art show like no other in Friday Harbor.

Accompanying the Morris exhibit is Glass Cubed. This exhibit features glass sculptures by artists from around Washington state, including Raven Skyriver of Lopez Island.