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Merlin Glass exhibits at the V&A Power of Making Exhibition

We are delighted that our glassmaking film of Liam making a scent bottle has been selected to be shown at the V&A in conjunction with the Crafts Council, Power of Making exhibition 6th September 20011 to 2nd January 2012. The V&A is the world`s greatest museum of art and design and this exhibition celebrates the role of making in our lives by presenting an eclectic selection of exquisitely crafted objects.

The film was made last December by the very talented film maker Matthew Geraghty. It was a cold and snowy winter`s day when Matt arrived to shoot. He soon warmed up with the heat of the furnace as Liam set about making scent bottles. This was such an enjoyable day and when we finally saw the edited version we were quite overwhelmed with the emotional connection the film made.

We are delighted that Liam`s work will be shown at the V&A, a fantastic accolade for any artist. We also welcome greater publicity for makers in all fields. We enjoyed watching a number of films showing the beauty and art of skillful man and women all over the country. We can`t wait to take a trip to London to visit this wonderful and inspiring exhibition. http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/power-of-making/

http://www.merlinglass.co.uk/about-merlin-glass.php

Tags: V&A, artists, glass, glassmaking, merlin

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Comment by liam carey on September 19, 2011 at 11:13: Thank you Anna for your kind comments, we hope to go and visit the exhibtion soon.

Comment by Anna Stassen on September 16, 2011 at 9:53: Hi Liam Congratulations on your exhibition at the V&A Exhibition I have featured the article mentioning it on the frontpage of UK Handmade today: www.ukhandmade.co.uk

Anna xx

Comment by liam carey on September 13, 2011 at 12:16: Thank you Bebe for the listing and link, very much appreciated, Liam.

Comment by Bebe Bradley on September 12, 2011 at 21:09: Hope you don't mind - I have added your details to an events listing here:

http://ukhandmade.co.uk/local/merlin-glass-exhibits-va-power-making...

If you have any questions or require amendments, please let me know. Congratulations!

Comment by liam carey on September 7, 2011 at 7:59: Thank you Anna, we are delighted and pleased to see craft gaining so much recognition and support by the V&A, brilliant news for any craft artist, really looking forward to seeing the exhibition.