Curator’s Tour – April 2027
Monday, April 5, 2027 | 1 pm
Free-blown and cold-worked glass, and steel, 94 1/2 x 70 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. Courtesy of the artists. Photo: Alex Ramsay.
Free-blown glass, under and double overlay, cut, and metal stands, 25 9/16 x 78 3/4 x 19 11/16 in. Courtesy of the artists. Photo: Christoph Lehmann.
Free-blown and cold-worked glass, and metal, assembled, 68 7/8 x 181 1/16 x 8 11/16 in. Courtesy of the artists. Photo: Christoph Lehmann.
Free-blown and cold-worked glass, found rocks, and steel, 220 1/2 x 167 5/16 x 19 11/16 in. Courtesy of the artists. Photo: Christoph Lehmann.
Blown and cold-worked glass, assembled, 84 5/8 x 196 7/8 x 39 3/8 in. Courtesy of the artists. Photo: Christoph Lehmann.
Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin: Precession Through Glass
November 15, 2026–April 25, 2027
The art of glass becomes a lens through which award-winning artists Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin explore the mysteries of the universe in Precession Through Glass. Through a thought-provoking array of sculptures, installations, and mixed media works, this new exhibition delves into a world where science meets the sublime, the seen meets the unseen, and the rational meets the intuitive. Inspired by Albert Einstein’s view that “the intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant,” Precession Through Glass celebrates the beauty of what we don’t yet know, embracing uncharted territories of thought and perception. From the complexities of DNA to the vast enigma of human consciousness, Guggisberg and Baldwin invite curious minds to marvel in the intricate tapestry of what is known, while preserving space for the sparks of insight that can emerge from the depths of what is unknown.
Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin: Precession Through Glass is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Virginia Shearer, executive director with curatorial guidance by Rangsook Yoon, former senior curator.
This exhibition is made possible, in part, with generous support from:
Platinum Sponsors
Judy and Fred Fiala
Gold Sponsors
Gerald and Sondra Biller
Lois Stulberg
Edris Weis
Silver Sponsors
Barbara Basch
Huisking Foundation/Charlie Huisking
Cynthia McCague
Mercedita OConnor
Bronze Sponsors
Ann and Bill Dodds
Peter and Melody Kretzmer, in loving memory of Ernest Kretzmer
Wendy Surkis
Essay
Happenings
Director’s Tour – April 2027
Monday, April 26, 2027 | 1 pm
Curator’s Tour – May 2027
Monday, May 3, 2027 | 1 pm
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