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Tommy James Cudmore

Statement

I started making objects at a very young age, upgrading my choice of material as I developed as an artist, eventually I found glass; the most mentally and physically exerting material available. The intensity of working with hot molten glass allows me to escape my outer world and recluse into my internal creativity. I use this material to capture the ignorance, innocence and imagination I had in my youth. I often attempt to juxtapose the cute and cuddly with the evil and malicious. Exposing the moment when I, and each person loses their purity in exchange for the harsh truths about the world we live in. I use the penguin as my own personal avatar to express the emotions and thoughts; which consume me. - Tommy Cudmor

Biography

Tommy Cudmore started his artistic career using acrylic -a clear plastic material that shares certain attributes with glass. Eventually realizing acrylic has limitations which glass does not he applied to Sheridan College. After his first year at Sheridan he demonstrated the skills, which he had learned to acquire a residency at “The Red Barns” glass studio in Picton, Ontario. Following his second year of education at Sheridan Tommy moved to Campbell River, British Columbia to work at “Tideline Gallery” as a lampworker and furnace blower. There he gained a new appreciation for glass, and the studio environment. Currently finishing his third year of study, he intends to work with glass in the future through any means necessary.

Tommy James Cudmore1530 Forestdale ct. Oakville, Ontario, L6h3a1, 905 599 7679 , Tommycudmore@hotmail.com

Education Currently enrolled – Sheridan School of Craft and Design (Glass) OakvilleGraduated – Sheridan School of Craft and Design (Advertising) Oakville

Specialized Training2008 Residency at Red Barns Glass Studio- Taught Beginner Glassblowing Classes- Started, tuned and shut down the glory hole and anealers- Was solely responsible for charging and looking after propane furnace- Was responsible for producing work for the on site gallery2009 Working in British Columbia at Tideline Glass Studio- Taught Lampworking classes- Was responsible for charging electric furnace- Was responsible for producing work for the on site gallery- Interviewed for both local Television station and Newspaper for promotional purposes- Creative Designer of products fabricated and sold

Exhibitions2008 -First Year Sheridan Glass Shows, Oakville Ontario2009 -Second Year Sheridan Glass Shows, Oakville Ontario2010 -Third Year Sheridan Glass Shows, Oakville Ontario2010 -Christmas show at Gallery 402, Toronto2010 -Valentines Day show at Gallery 402, Toronto2010 -Glass Under Glass show at Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington, Ontario2010 -Blue Design show at Gallery 402, Toronto, Ontario2010 -Controlled Burn at Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto OntarioAwards2008 -Color Fusion Bursary for Craftsmanship for excellence in Craftsmanship AffiliationsGlass Arts association of Canada (GAAC) memberOntario Crafts Counsel (OCC) member

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Ice Loveguins

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Frost Desert

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Bloom Skeleguins

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Split Persona

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Watermelon Vessel Watermelon Bowl

Melon Stemware

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Valentines

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Scorpguin

Venetian Mugs Rose Vase

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Valentines

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Skinks and Jaws

Valentinguins

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Seahorse Goblet

Angler Submarine

Bone Fish Plates

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Starfish in Ocean Current

Angler Submarine

Starfish Living Drop

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Abyss Creature Cups

Creature Cups

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Puffer

Dolphin

Seahorses

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