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Carol Milne
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Carol Milne
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| Born | 1962 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Alma mater | University of Guelph |
| Known for | Knitted Glass work |
| Style | sculptor |
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Carol Milne, born in 1962, is an American artist. She is famous for her special way of making "knitted glass." This art combines regular knitting with sculptures made from glass. Carol lives in Seattle, Washington. Her amazing glass art has been shown all over the world. People know her for her unique style in modern glass art. Her sculptures are often seen in art galleries and museums.
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Carol Milne's Journey to Art
Carol Milne was born in Canada. She moved around a lot when she was young. She earned a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph. But during her last year, she realized she loved sculpture more than landscape design. Her final project, "Landscape as Art/Art as Landscape," led her into the world of sculpture.
She then studied sculpture for two years at the University of Iowa. There, she learned how to cast metal and experimented with glass. Carol has been working as a sculptor ever since.
What is Knitted Glass?
In 2006, Carol Milne created "Knitted Glass." This unique art form uses several techniques. It combines knitting, lost-wax casting, mold-making, and kiln-casting.
Here is how she makes her knitted glass art:
- First, she knits the original art piece using wax strands.
- Next, she covers the wax with a special material that can handle high heat.
- Then, she melts out the wax. This creates an empty space, which is the mold.
- The mold is placed in a kiln, which is a special oven.
- Tiny pieces of lead crystal, called "frit," are heated to 1,530 degrees Fahrenheit. They melt into the mold.
- After the mold cools down, the mold material is removed. This reveals the finished glass sculpture inside.
Carol Milne's knitted glass art looks soft and flowing. But it is actually made from hard glass. This makes her work very surprising and interesting to look at.
Art in the Community
From 1993 to 1996, Carol Milne helped redesign the Licton Springs, Seattle Playground in Seattle, Washington. She worked with another artist, Lisa Halverson. They also worked with many community volunteers. Local school children helped make special tiles of urban wildlife. These tiles were then added to the park's design.
Since 2000, Carol has mainly worked with glass. However, knitting is still a big part of her other sculptures. An example of this is her work called "Grow Lights."
Awards and Recognition
Carol Milne has received many awards for her amazing art. Some of her notable awards include:
- Amazon Artist in Residence, Amazon Headquarters, Seattle, WA, 2019
- Juror's award, “All Things Considered 9: Basketry in the 21st Century”, 2017
- Special Citation & Honorable Mention, 9th Cheongju International Craft Juried Competition, Republic of Korea, 2015
- Joan Eliot Sappington Award, “On the Fringe: Today’s Twist on Fiber Art”, 2015
- Honorable Mentions, Cheongju International Craft Juried Competition, Republic of Korea, 2011
- Honorable Mention purchase award, Art of Our Century, UVU Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT
- Silver Prize, International Exhibition of Glass Kanazawa, Japan, 2010
- Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Award, Artist's Trust, Seattle, WA, 2007
- Her glass knitting was even featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! in 2015.
Where to See Her Art
Carol Milne's art is part of many permanent collections. This means her sculptures are owned by museums and other places. They are on display for people to see all the time. Some of these places include:
- Amazon Headquarters, Seattle, WA
- Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC
- Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island, WA
- Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA
- Glasmuseum Lette, Coesfeld, Germany
- Glass Museum of Charleroi, Belgium
- The Glass Furnace, Istanbul, Turkey
- Gustav Selter GmbH & Co KG, Germany
- The Kamm Teapot Foundation, Sparta, NC
- MusVerre Nord, Sars Poteries, France
- Notojima Glass Art Museum, Ishikawa, Japan
- UVU Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, UT
Books About Carol Milne
Several books have been written about Carol Milne and her unique art. She has also written some e-books herself.
- In the Name of Love by Carol Milne (E-book)
- Knitted Glass: Kiln-cast lead crystal bowls by Carol Milne (E-book)
- Glass Slippers by Carol Milne (E-book)
- Carol Milne Knitted Glass by Steve Isaacson (E-book)
- Carol Milne Knitted Glass: How Does She Do That? by Steve Isaacson (Paperback)
Exhibitions and Shows
Carol Milne's work has been shown in many important art exhibitions around the world.
- 2010
- The International Exhibition of Glass Kanazawa 2010, Japan
- 2011
- 7th Cheongju International Craft Juried Competition, Republic of Korea
- 2017
- Carol Milne: Knitting Glass, Schiepers Gallery, Belgium
- 2019
- Carol Milne: Knit Wit, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
- 2022
- To Knit or Knot, Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Asheville, NC
- 2023
- Knotty & Nice, Culture Object Gallery, NY, NY
- Sur Le Fil, MusVerre le Nord, Sars Poteries, France
- 2024
- Toyama International Glass Exhibition, Toyama Glass Art Museum, Japan
