Join us for a casual Wednedsay Talk with South Australian contemporary glass artist Jess Murtagh.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

A rapidly rising star within the ranks of Australian glass artists, Jessica Murtagh has achieved significant accolades in the relatively early stages of her career .. After a decade working in marketing, Murtagh discovered glass in 2017 and undertook a Graduate Diploma at the University of South Australia, where she subsequently went on to complete a master's degree in contemporary art.

Murtagh is a regular hirer of the facilities of the Jam Factory Glass Studio where, like Chihuly, she regularly directs and assists a trusted team of specialists to produce large-scale blanks to demanding technical specifications. Her practice leans heavily on illustration, using sand-carving and engraving techniques associated with traditional cameo glass to create imagery and narratives on glass. She draws inspiration from classical artefacts and antiquities, such as those of the ancient Athenians, contrasted with contemporary themes and the mundane trials and tribulations of everyday life in the modern world.

ABOUT US

JamFactory is a unique not-for-profit organisation that champions the social, cultural, and economic value of craft and design in daily life. Through our programs we inspire audiences, build careers, and extend contemporary craft and design into new markets.

*Please be advised, photography, filming or recording of the Wednesday Talks Series is not permitted*

Contact the host of JamFactory Wednesday Talks // Jess Murtagh