Davide Salvadore: Keeping Murano at the Heart of the International Glass Community
About this episode
Davide Salvadore discusses his journey as a glass artist from Murano, Italy, and his efforts to innovate within the traditional craft.
You might imagine that if you were born and raised on the island of Murano in Italy, with forefathers and relatives immersed in glass for generations, that one would have a mighty head start in becoming a famous glass artist. But in many ways, these connections make the goal of establishing an original voice as a glassblower a hefty challenge indeed. The artist in question would have big shoes to fill. Davide Salvadore strives for perfection in his work, surpassing the simple notion of glassblowing as a job and entering into the realm of passion, artistry and service to the material. His incarnations reveal his unique perspective on the world, alive with memories of the past, reactions to the present and hope for the future. This original voice attracted the attention of Bill Traver, Traver Gallery, Seattle, who was instrumental in supporting and exhibiting the Italian artist's work. "I have a great deal of respect for the artists of Murano, and for Davide Salvadore's heritage as part of a distinguished lineage of Venetian glassworkers," said Traver. "Davide is a truly amazing individual; he was raised amidst centuries-old traditions, yet is extremely forward thinking in his own…
People in this episode
Host: Shawn Waggoner
Guest: Davide Salvadore
Topics covered
- glass art
- Murano glass
- sculptural techniques
- artistic heritage
- glassblowing
Keywords
- glassblowing
- Murano
- artistry
- sculpture
- Venetian glass
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Traver Gallery
Places: Murano, Italy, Seattle
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