Glass yet to be imagined
Klaus Moje (1936–2016) was one of the most significant contemporary artists working in glass. He changed the way we think about glass. As a teacher he encouraged a generation of young artists to expand their horizons. As a friend and colleague he was generous and open.
The Klaus Moje Projekt is a collaboration between Canberra Glassworks,
The Australian Association of Glass Artists, and Brigitte Enders-Moje to honour Moje’s legacy and give artists the chance to explore their own passion for glass in ways that even Klaus might not have imagined.
Photography: Rob Little RLDI
Choreographed Geometry, 2007. Detail. Collection: Corning Museum of Glass, Corning. Photography: James Dee, New York
Beginnings
The Klaus Moje Projekt is an initiative that involves institutions and individuals that played a large part in Klaus’ life and whose lives have been touched in many ways by his commitment, influence and career. The institutions - Canberra Glassworks, The Australian Association of Glass Artists(Ausglass) - and the wider community of Australian glass artists continue to work together in the design and development of The Projekt, in what will be a dynamic process of evolution.
It is hoped that the evolving development of The Klaus Moje Projekt will be a suite of opportunities through which artists working in glass across the world will expand their creative horizons.
Ablaze, 2015. Photography: Rob Little RLDI
Partners
The Australian Association of Glass Artists(Ausglass) is a not-for-profit membership organization that encourages diversity, dialogue and excellence in Australian contemporary glass. It achieves this primarily through its biennial conference and a program of national glass awards, prizes and project grants.
Canberra Glassworks provides artists with state-of-the-art equipment, intensive workshops taught by leading glass artists, studios, residency programs and a unique context to explore, develop and realize new work. It also provides diverse opportunities for visitors to interact with and learn about glass-making and the heritage of Canberra’s Kingston Power House. Visitors can meet artists, see glass-making as it happens, view exhibitions, take tours and have a hands-on experience of working with glass