Work by artists in the inaugural Case Project Space, from left to right: Leo Tecosky (photo by Jose Menendez), Yixuan Pan, Abbey Uffelman, Kate Clements.

New at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture in 2019, the Case Project Space is an alternative exhibition space located outside of the Glass Studio.

Jessica Jane Julius, assistant professor and program head of Tyler Glass, discusses this new program:

What was the impetus for creating the Case Project Space?
The Case Project Space was created to showcase works by current students, faculty and alumni. It is an opportunity to share the potential of glass as a sculptural medium, its unique properties and the range of conceptual and technical uses that our program is engaged in. 
 
What kind of work will be exhibited?
We have an exciting lineup of artists this fall, including selected alumni, current faculty and students that present a range of unique approaches to using glass. For example, we will display works in neon, kilnworking, installation and sound. Each artist is challenged to engage the space not as a case but as an alternative space moving away from the traditional glass object.  
 
How does this space benefit students?
This space will allow us to show the surprising versatility of the material to glass students and the Tyler community. It has already provided many opportunities to speak about glass processes as well as engage our community. Tyler has extremely talented alumni and faculty and a rich history of being leaders in the glass field. It opens up that conversation to all students and gives them an idea of multiple paths they may want to take. 
 
What's next for the Case Project Space?
We are looking forward to the spring schedule which includes a project titled Planters Exchange by glass alumnus Courtney McCloskey (BFA '15). This project is a direct response to the communities that she is/has been a part of. Throughout the duration of the installation, she will be exchanging planters she has made with the Tyler community. The cases will transform from a singular voice to many, depicting the community that surrounds us. 

Case Project Space 2019:

September

• Leo Tecosky recontextualizes traditional techniques to create new forms of decorative artifacts.
• Yixaun Pan translates language through objects like glass shards, lollipops and swimming pools.

October

• Abbey Uffelman explores racial ambiguity and interracial adoption through glass and mixed media. 
• Kate Clements explores fashion, adornment and ornament through glass, textile, sculpture, installation and more.

The Case Project Space is part of the Laurie Wagman Visiting Artist and Artist-in-Residence series, supported by the Laurie Wagman Fund in Glass Art at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture.