KATE
CORNWALL
GLASS

Illuminating Perspectives

BIO

Kate Cornwall

Kate Cornwall - Illuminating Perspectives"Glass draws you in; ensnares, nurtures, challenges, surprises, and confounds you, all at the same time. The vibrancy and translation of light, the variety and complexity of processes used to create glass art means you’re always learning.”Evolving from a passionate hobbyist to a distinguished exhibiting artist, Kate Cornwall possesses a profound understanding of the materiality of glass. Her journey spans various disciplines, from kiln-formed glass to cast glass and flame-working, with a recent foray into mixed media.In her artistic exploration, Kate embraces sustainability by repurposing materials such as pewter, barbed wire, and reclaimed metals like aluminum and copper, transforming them into components for her mixed-media glass sculptures. This innovative approach not only showcases her technical prowess but also reflects a commitment to recycling and reimagining the potential of discarded elements.By juxtaposing the fragile nature of glass with its robust strength and sharp, hard, potentially dangerous angles, Kate Cornwall uses the medium as a canvas for expression, pushing the boundaries of traditional craft glass art.Kate has been a driving force behind the nationally successful Glass Art In NZ initiative, where her goals extend beyond artistic expression to providing community, fostering conversations, and increasing public awareness of glass within the New Zealand landscape.After a successful career in business, with corporate change and project management qualifications, Kate has studied under many of NZ’s world class glass artists, including David Traub, Evelyn Dunstan, Elizabeth McClure, as well as several international visiting artists including Daniel Clayman, Silvia Levenston, Kirsty Rae.Originally from Ōtautahi Christchurch, Kate has found her artistic home in Ohakune, nestled beneath her adopted maunga, Mt Ruapehu. Kate exhibits across New Zealand, and her works have found homes in private collections both nationally and internationally, including Australia, Singapore, England and America.

EXHIBITIONS

  • Five Plus Two, part of Five, Traveling Exhibition 2023, Space Gallery, Whanganui

  • Five, Traveling Exhibition 2023, Riverside Gallery, Bannockburn

  • Winter Art Exhibition 2023, Ohakune

  • Five Plus Two, part of Five, Traveling Exhibition 2023, The Refinery, Nelson

  • Five Plus Two, part of Five, Traveling Exhibition 2023, Morrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville

  • Elemental Exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre Orewa

  • GAINZ Focus on Glass 2022 Exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre Orewa

  • ‘Curious’ exhibition 2022, Estuary Arts Centre Orewa

  • Five, Traveling Exhibition 2022, REAL Aotearoa Gallery, Wellington

  • “Wear your Art Out” 2022 Exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre Orewa

  • Winter Art Exhibition 2022, Ohakune

  • Five, Traveling Exhibition 2022, Raetihi Art Gallery, Raeithi

  • It’s a very Glassy Christmas, 2021, online exhibition, Glass Art In NZ

  • GAINZ Focus On Glass 2020 Exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre Orewa

  • GAINZ Isolation Creations Exhibition 2020

  • Auckland Easter Show 2019 – Glass Sculpture and Jewelry sections

  • Colab Conference (Ausglass / NZSAG) Members Exhibition 2019

  • Colab Pop-up Exhibition 2019

  • Above and Below Exhibition - Studio 19, Kerikeri

  • Franklin Art Awards 2018

  • On Line Exhibition – Studio 19, Kerikeri

  • ILT Art Awards, SIT Raw Gallery, Invercargill

  • Ruapehu Art Awards 2018

  • Auckland Easter Show 2018 – Glass Sculpture section

  • NZ Society of Artists in Glass Summer Exhibition 2017

  • Ruapehu Art Awards 2017

  • Auckland Easter Show 2017 - Glass Jewellery section

  • NZ Society of Glass Artists Conference 2016 - Members Exhibition

  • Ruapehu Art Awards 2016

  • Waimarino Art Awards 2016

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