![]() candidate at The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Poland, it seems like he’s currently dividing his time between the two European countries. John not only continues to serve as a hot glass sculptor in Belgium at the moment, but his pieces also still reflect his interest in politics, philosophy, religion, as well as human social behavior. Nevertheless, because she managed to work things out rather quickly, the 5-time challenge winner’s financially, personally, and professionally motivated triumph was fair and square. The prime example of this is actually in the finale, with him remarking he doesn’t want the title if fellow blower Minhi England can’t stick to her original design owing to glass incompatibility issues. The fact John maintained an extremely positive environment while also being quite vocal about his sheer desire to win every single challenge in ‘Blown Away’ was thus fitting, to say the least. The first time I walked into a glass studio, there was a community energy of people working together, talking together, and hanging out together - in and out of the studio.” The almost immediate results of the process (following extensive planning), as well as the openness when it comes to sharing techniques, are two other facets that pulled him into the industry. “I came to glass from a painting background, which (for me at least) was a solo activity. “The first thing that drew me to glass was the teamwork needed to make a piece,” John once told Beautiful Bizarre. He’d actually managed to establish himself as an expert within this period, which is why he was even invited to the renowned IKA Mechelen in Belgium as an artist in residence/guest instructor in 2010. However, the most crucial aspect is that he’s not only passionate but qualified as well he earned his Bachelor’s from Tyler School of Art in 2006, was awarded a fellowship at Wheaton Arts in 2009, and earned his MFA from Illinois State University in 2013. It gives glass makers their time in the spotlight to the hard, back breaking and sweating labour they do but love and is the type of reality TV show that Nigeria corporate institutions should support.John Moran is originally from Philadelphia, but he’s such a creative being that it’s honestly no surprise his dynamic work has taken him across the globe, whether it be to China, Belgium, or Poland. Winners of the first and second edition of the competition, Deborah Czeresko (2019) and Elliot Walker (2022) have gone to witness successful glass careers.īlown Away is a must show for creatives and anyone interested in how glass is made, and how glass can be manipulated to create beautiful art works. ![]() The special edition features contestants from the previous two seasons – Alex, Jordan, Mardi, Abigail and Mao, who didn’t make the much-coveted title of The Best In Glass to battle it out once more for the title, and for a chance to win $10,000 for themselves, and an additional $10,000 to donate to a charity organization of their choice.īlown Away convenes eight best glassblowers across the world to an American Hot Shop to battel to battle for the title of The Best In Glass, a residency programme in the world’s best glass institute, Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG) and a $60,000 cash prize. ![]() Blown Away, the reality TV show that offers viewers a look into the fragile, grueling hard work but exciting world of glassmaking is back on Netflix with a 4-episode Christmas Special Edition.
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