Glass Masters at Work: Mark Matthews

This video presents Mark Matthews, a maker of extraordinary glass spheres, and demonstrates how he creates some of his designs.
Matthews is renowned for the impressive range of techniques he uses to produce complex geometric patterns and realistic interpretations of animal pelts within glass spheres. For his marbles, Matthews draws heavily from historical influences that span the 3,500-year history of glassmaking.
In interviews, the artist shares his diverse and sometimes surprising sources of inspiration. The film, by Academy and Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker Robin Lehman, was made at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass in 2009, and it gives students, artists, and anyone interested in the glass arts a unique opportunity to experience Matthews's genius.
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[@laraemitchell9064]

I am late to this party, but I had to say, I am completely entranced with this man and his art. I have always had an unexplained fascination with spheres, I love glass, and his designs are beautiful. Add to that his wonderful sense of humor. I can’t get enough!!!

[@crystalphelps1254]

This was fascinating to watch. He makes such stunning pieces and seems like a real character. Super cool!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching, Crystal!

[@jpeabody1155]

I have lost count of the Corning Museum of Glass videos that I have watched. I do not work in glass but I am totally fascinated by the process and the results. This video would have to be one of the most informative, entertaining, hypnotic videos I have watched. I was total entranced and submerged in the processes from the very first minute to the very last minute. It is totally amazing. As an Aussie I was also surprised and thrilled to see the poster from the Brisbane City Gallery on the wall. It just goes to show how universal glass art is.

[@laplantski]

Marks studio is in my backyard. I need to go there more often. I could just listen to him talk for HRS!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Feel that way myself. Same. 👍🏻

[@rudolfbergert2506]

What a wonderful artwork -- thanks for showing us all this beauty !!!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@BrandonSL500]

Amazing, deserves alot more views.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@mancheezethegreat8617]

That sphere was beautiful.

[@ATMAtim]

This is intriguing hot work. I've see it done up close and would love to try it some day.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@kittenkorleone2918]

Where can I buy some of his work?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Hi, we have some of his work available in The Shops: shops.cmog.org/artists/glass-artists/mark-matthews. Thanks for watching!

[@laplantski]

Mark matthews glass.com you can also purchase pieces from Sauders Village...

[@janisfroehlig7744]

My daughter's been playfully calling Bill Gudenrath "God" for a couple of years, now, When he said, "The gods have to be with you on this one." We both busted a gut when she finished that out, "God *is* with him!"

[@porscha901]

She should be a comedian

[@janisfroehlig7744]

@@porscha901 It's not so much the joke that's funny, but as the glass community in the US unfolds for us, it's a warm kid moment I thought glass people might like hearing.

[@joshschneider9766]

Bubble ball weights! How awesome :)

[@joshschneider9766]

Man he's so good.

[@fairwitness7473]

How did he stay focused long enough to get any degree?! He speaks and thinks like I do. I missed my glass calling. I'm so fascinated with this material. I must know more.

[@kimcraddock957]

I have a price of wonderful glass I have used as a door stopper for yrs. So recently. Been watching Corning ran across you. Mine is purple,dark. With the bubbles. It looks like a flower. Weights about a lb. Looks like ur orbs w/ bubbles. Perfectly sperated in space. I have had it for over 30 yrs. Think way older. Like the 20's, so fascinated. Want to share with you.

[@carlarterbury1721]

Mark Matthews this Spears are awesome you are good at you do and your funny!

[@PetronijeKrsmanovic]

Please answer me where can I boil and since the addition of didium glasses with a frame for borosilicate3.3 glass?

[@ivillage5872]

I will Love if you can answer me this Questions Sir, 1---> Is there any Chemical(s) to mix with the sand before turning to Glass 2--> How to make the Glass become White as the regular glass color we see everyday 3--> The degree of heat before turning the sand to Glass and how long does it take Thanks.

[@belacickekl7579]

Quick answers: 1. usually they mix lime and potash to reduce the melting point down from pure silica. This particular glass is most likely something called "system96", which comes in clear pellets that you can melt down in your furnace. 2. White? You can color glass white with various antimony oxides or tin. 3. While pure silica glass melts at ~3000F, System96 is happiest around ~2170F

[@ivillage5872]

@@belacickekl7579 Tank you very much for your quick response. Please is it possible to use just " seashell and clean sand. Waiting for your response on this. Thanks again

[@robertapearson3507]

@@belacickekl7579 - I think the person was referring to the “clear” glass we have now-a-days. In the past, say 1800’s or 1700’s, most glass had a blue or green colour to it. The colour was what the basic sand they had, produced. You don’t see much everyday glassware being clear (or “white”) until the mid 20th century. 👵🏻🐾💕🇨🇦

[@belacickekl7579]

@@ivillage5872 possible, although you'll have to get it very hot, and it may have impurities regardless.

[@porscha901]

What a fun guy

[@shangruijiang2399]

There's a cute bear face on the top right 30:49, and I can't ignore it

[@nesmuelmnostromo5295]

ohhh nooooooo.... cold gloves and tools ruined it!!!!! I would legitimately cry!!!!

[@Barmastarf]

i know who owns this marble

[@Kelly-gp9em]

He's a bit like a mad scientist, I quite love it!❤

[@elizabethwatson71]

I like his work and love his humor.

[@sarahkoch4682]

A feast for the senses, a joy to watch and learn and laugh!! Thank you.

[@Fizzgig]

[@tolkienfan1972]

The music is beautiful

[@Fizzgig]

@@tolkienfan1972 thanks for your comment. Honestly I’ve listened back to this video and I feel like somehow the audio has been fixed as I’m not hearing it the same as I recall. I don’t know if one can edit a video after posting so I’m not sure! I agree that the music is nice. In my memory when I watched this before, the music was loudly playing throughout the video, even during the speaking bits. Perhaps something glitched with my own audio as it seems just fine now in the bits I’ve re-watched. 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@michaelknoedler3964]

Wunderbar! 👏👏👏Seit meiner Kindheit bestaune ich Glasobjekte. Danke, dass Sie Ihr Wissen mit uns teilen, es war ein Erlebnis Ihnen zuzuschauen!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!