53rd Annual Uptown Art Fair Unveils 2016 Commemorative Print

Artist Statement

Glass, by its own nature, is an incredible and ideal material to work with, because many of its best qualities are present before creative ideas are expressed in it. The possibilities it offers are never ending.

53rd Annual Uptown Art Fair 2016 Commemorative Artist  Robinson Scott of Anoka

As I have worked with glass over the years, I am impressed with how much I continue to learn. The techniques and applications not only seem limitless, the fact has become painfully obvious that I will run out of time on earth before I run out of ideas for creative expression in this material. Each time I pick up a blowpipe, I pursue difference and personal perfection in form and design.

During these years, I have come to know many members of the glass blowing community. I thoroughly enjoy being part of this vast group of such diversely talented and creative people. I greatly enjoy the experiences and richness my association with glass has brought into my

I enjoy the challenge of change, ever striving to learn new designs, techniques, and approaches in glass. This is my driving force. There are times when I am so inspired by a day’s work that I can hardly wait to return to the studio the next day to see my results and begin working again. Glass is perpetual that way. Each day with it, each experience with it, stimulates ideas and motivates me to further test, expand and explore my abilities.After 37 years of working with glass, I still walk into the studio with eagerness and anticipation.

 The Uptown Art Fair, August 5 to 7

• Professional works of art ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind items in each of 12 media including sculpture, painting, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, and more. Over 350 fine artists from around the world.
• A Youth Art Fair inside Calhoun Square Saturday August 6 and Sunday August 7, giving young artists between 8 to 18 years the opportunity to display and sell their artwork
• A variety of culinary delights from 25 different food vendors and ice-cold beverages available throughout the fair
• Non-stop entertainment – ranging from reggae, folk, indie, pop, soul, improv, swing dancing and more – on the Performance Stage
• Interactive art activities at the Family Imagination Station sponsored by Northern Clay Center
• The Kitchen Window Culinary Arts Competition teams together chefs and artists to create culinary art

53rd Annual Uptown Art Fair 2016 Commemorative Print Unveiling

Monday, May 23, 5pm to 7pm
Free public event with complimentary appetizers and cash bar
Stella’s Fish Cafe, 1400 W. Lake St.