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This is the official blog of the American Glass Guild's 11th annual conference. It will be held in Chicago IL, July 8-11, 2016. Use the TABS below for information about all aspects of this conference. We hope you will join us for fabulous tours, workshops, demonstrations and lectures. For current information follow the link in the sidebar to the American Glass Guild homepage.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Kenneth von Roenn announced as 2016 Keynote Speaker
Kenneth von Roenn
Keynote Speaker
2016 American Glass Guild Conference
Logan Center for the Arts,
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, July 9, 2016
Keynote Speaker
2016 American Glass Guild Conference
Logan Center for the Arts,
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, July 9, 2016
Kenneth von Roenn began his career in glass in 1970 at
Louisville Art Glass. Within a few years he had become the General Manager and
in 1975, he was promoted to President. In the early 70’s he was an active
member of the Stained Glass Association of America serving on the executive
committee and was chairman of the publications committee. During this period,
he compiled a body of innovative work and expanded the reputation of the studio
as one of the most progressive in the country. During this period von Roenn
wrote extensively for several magazines on the topic of glass in architecture.
He taught courses in architectural art at the U of KY School of Architecture
from 1974-76. Recognizing a need to expand his background, he left the studio
in 1977 to pursue a Masters Degree in Architecture at Yale University.
Also note the Kenneth von Roenn Workshop on Monday, July 11th
Exploration of Design Strategies and Techniques for Large Scale Projects
Exploration of Design Strategies and Techniques for Large Scale Projects
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Lambert International Airport Chapel, St. Louis, MO, 1990
Exterior
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Lambert International Airport Chapel, St. Louis, MO, 1990
Exterior Detail
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Lambert International Airport Chapel, St. Louis, MO, 1990
Interior
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Lambert International Airport Chapel, St. Louis, MO, 1990
Interior Detail
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In the late 90’s, von Roenn’s desire to expand the studio
led to his search for a new space. During this period, he joined with a group
of developers and investors interested in the revitalization of downtown
Louisville as well as the region’s firm commitment to the arts. The group,
guided by von Roenn’s vision of a multipurpose glass facility, formulated a
concept for what is now known as Glassworks. From the original idea of a new
home for Architectural Glass Art, von Roenn created a space for more than 50
glass artists to work, and sell their art. Von Roenn owned and oversaw the two
galleries, a public workshop, a tour program, a special events program and the
glass blowing studio, which comprise Glassworks. More than 125,000 people
visited Glassworks annually, which made it one of Louisville’s most popular
attractions. In 2012 von Roenn sold his interest in Glassworks to focus his
attention exclusively on Architectural Glass Art.
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Chicago Theological Seminary
University of Chicago, 2012
Together We Stand
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Chicago Theological Seminary
University of Chicago, 2012
Together We Stand
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Chicago Theological Seminary
University of Chicago, 2012
Together We Stand
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Chicago Theological Seminary
University of Chicago, 2012
Together We Stand (detail)
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Under von Roenn’s leadership the studio executed more than
1,000 projects throughout the United States as well as projects in Japan,
Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and China. In addition to
designing his own projects, von Roenn has also collaborated with several
significant artists on major projects including Al Held, Jose Bedia, Laura
Battle, Thomas Sayre and Jennifer Bartlett as well as consulting on other
projects with Judy Pfaff, Kiki Smith and Jaume Plensa. He has also worked with
many of the leading American architects including Cesar Pelli, Charles Moore,
William Turnbull, Thomas Ventulett, Graham Gund, etc.
Von Roenn’s work has been published in numerous books and in
every major architecture magazine including a feature article in “Architecture”
magazine. He has lectured extensively throughout North America and Canada and
has written dozens of articles on art and architecture. Von Roenn has received
numerous awards, including the Faith and Form Visual Arts Grand Award, American
Crafts Award for Architectural Art, the AIA Allied Professional Award, the
DuPont Benedictus Award, the Corning Museum Award, the Al Smith Fellowship, Tau
Sigma Delta Architecture Fraternity Award, five Ministry & Liturgy’s Bene
Awards and four CODA/Worx Awards.
In the spring of 2013 von Roenn was named the Director of
the Master Craftsman Studio and also the Associate Director of the new Public
Art and Architectural Art Program at Florida State University. As an instructor
von Roenn teaches courses in Public and Architectural Art as well as Sculpture
and Art and Entrepreneurship. In his courses, he focuses on process emphasizing
methodologies of design and execution.
K/vR studio website: http://www.kvrstudio.com/
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