Magdalene Odundo exhibit, National Glass Centre, Sunderland
Last week I suggested that it was a great time of year to visit museums. One of my very favourites in the North East of England is the National Glass Centre at Sunderland. I’m always excited to see the new creations and exhibitions.
The shot above is of Magdalene Odundo’s Transition II and you can see a video of its creation on the link. It was captivating seen from any angle.
I love the shadows, rippling across the floor
With the occasional flare of colour
Of course, I couldn’t resist the lure of the display cabinets and the new items in there.
Isn’t this a lovely piece?
And, naturally. there were owls!
And joyful elephants- why not?
I imagine you can see just why I love going there. Maybe we’ll pop in again on my Monday walk, next week.
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “New.”
SUPER! LG.aus der Südsteiermark Alois
Thank you very much 🙂 Danke!
The thought and effort behind the Magdalene Odundo’s Transition II installation is truly impressive Jo! Would love to see this in person.
I felt a little silly in retrospect, Madhu, because the lady herself was there and I could have talked to her but I went shy and stupid. Crept around looking at all the angles instead. Fabulous! 🙂
That installation is amazing. Like you I like shadows it creates, I suspect I could look at it for hours. 😉
Where these ideas come from, I have no idea? But I’m glad they do 🙂 🙂
And having just watched the video of the making of these pieces all I can say is “Wow!” How absolutely amazing are those glass-blowers? Such a lot of work goes into producing this – thank you for showing this to me.
You’re more than welcome, Jude 🙂 I don’t follow my Reader any more and usually hop over to yours whenever I see a comment somewhere. A bit haphazard, but it mostly works 🙂
Yes, we’ll have to get this meetup sorted. I had an empty calendar bit it’s filling swiftly. I expect to be in London on 23rd January, quite unexpectedly.
I meant to say that you now have me obsessed with benches! 🙂 🙂 In windswept Wearside this morning, I was camera happy, but no gardens 😦
Well I am running the challenge on a theme – so I’m sure your benches will fit in somewhere!
Now how did I miss this? LOVE Magdalene Odundo’s Transition II – how did you drag yourself away from it to look at anything else? I feel a North Yorkshire visit on the cards, when it is a bit warmer perhaps…
Glass art always amazes me and I love to see the creation of these beautiful pieces, it is fascinating to watch on the video link. I love how you have caught the shadows it makes a beautiful composition.
Hi Pauline! How are you? I’m just back from a very windswept walk 🙂
Tina (Schell) pointed out that this would be great for the ‘shadowed’ challenge, but that’s me- always a step behind or too far ahead 🙂 Have a happy week!
G’day Jo, all’s well over here, still hot! I thought it would be perfect for the shadow theme too.
I would love it too! Thanks for the tour!
Yes- your sort of place, Kathryn! You’d be right in there, blowing glass beautifully 🙂
I always wanted to try it …..
What an interesting place Jo! Thanks for sharing. And just think, if you’d waited a day or two you could have posted it both for New AND for Shadowed 😊 Of course, loved the elephants especially!
Foiled again, Tina! One of these days I’ll get ahead of the game, but just to catch up would be nice 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!
You know I love the Owls but the red tree is fabulous too. Great pix, jo.
It’s a great place, Gem. You’d love it! Are you ok? 🙂
I’m sure I would.
(Yup. A lot going on. Should start on the upswing soon. I hope?)
Thanks for asking, Jo. ❤️
Stunning photos, really enjoyed exploring the exhibition with you.
It’s brilliant, isn’t it, Mary? It must have taken forever to mount 🙂
Wow, how stunning! Love these photos of the art exhibition! Thank you so much for sharing, Jo. 🙂
I love going to the Glass Centre, Amy, and it didn’t disappoint this time either 🙂
I love glass art works, they are so fascinating. 🙂
Absolutely beautiful…I just love glass and your photos capture the exhibit wonderfully. Lovely this Jo 🙂
Glad you liked it, Sherri 🙂 Thanks a lot and have a great weekend with your boys!
Gorgeous owls and elephants. The video of the making of the glass sculptures for the installation was amazing. Such intricate work, and they made a thousand of the pendants.
The lady herself was there while I was taking the photos, Ann. I wish I’d had a word but I was too shy. I just smiled. 🙂
How exciting that she was there. I am sure she appreciated your smile. 🙂
Transition II and it’s shadows look fascinating – how big are the individual pieces? Love the tree piece too 🙂
About 9/10 inches at a guess, Suze- maybe slightly bigger. They must have taken days to position so exactly 🙂
This looks a lovely place to visit Jo and the glass pieces are exquisite 🙂 I’ve done Part 2 of my Perth Zoo Walk and I’ll submit it as a contribution for your Monday Walk next week as it follows on from Part 1 last week – here is the link http://wp.me/p4rCVl-yG Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks a lot, Rosemay 🙂 A little more warm sunshine will be very welcome 🙂 And you, too!
Amazing place Jo…all i can say is wow 🙂
You would be so happy to be there, Jake! It’s paradise for artists 🙂
I`m already there Jo ..with your blog 🙂
Bless you, Jake! 🙂
I love all your photos, but especially the ones of Transition II. Three dimensions open up so many possibilities, and you’ve captured a series of very different perspectives.
I could hardly believe what I was looking at, Meg! I did everything but lay down underneath them. Wish now that I had but Magdelene herself was there and I felt quite shy 🙂 Thanks, Meg! Another busy weekend? Counting down to Warsaw! 🙂 🙂
Wow! Next timeI’m over, I’ll have to see this. Thanks, Jo.
You won’t regret a visit to the Glass Centre, Viv. I think this exhibition is just till March but it will tell you in the link. There is always something wonderful to see there.