This event is part of “Wheaton Conversations,” a new virtual series highlighting select artists with ties to WheatonArts! To see the full schedule of conversations, Click Here. 

Therman Statom is a sculptor, glass artist, and painter most notably known as a pioneer of the contemporary glass movement for his life-size glass ladders, chairs, tables, constructed box-like paintings, and small-scale houses; all created through the technique of gluing glass plates together. Sandblasted surfaces become a canvas for spontaneous vibrant colors and line work, which take nuances from Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism concepts while simultaneously incorporating a twist by using blown-glass elements and found objects.

The latter half of Statom’s career has focused on the importance of educational programming within the arts. He has taken a deep interest in employing workshops to promote social change and positively impact a community. Working directly with the artist himself, adults and children alike share a combined experience of exploring art-making via a hands-on experience. He has them leave inhibitions and limitations by the wayside. The practice or act of “doing” becomes a journey of self-discovery—creating an opportunity for the participant to go to a new place within themselves.

Thank you to our sponsor, PNC Arts Alive!