Ed Pennebaker is a master at combining mixed media and found objects to create dimensional works that amaze and delight. His background in glass techniques, such as flame working, hotcasting, cold working, and fusing bring a brilliant dimension to many of his works. 

“My mixed media, minimal, environmental sculptures are intentionally vague and abstract. I especially enjoy the patina of old objects and like to see the effects that the chaos of life has on the things we make and use.

“Environmental concerns have been a theme in my work.  I see the forms in the chandeliers as growing, moving organic pieces.  The name for the wavy forms is “ensiform” which is a horticultural term for plant leaves that are blade or swordlike.  Some of the early sculptures relate to blossoms or seed heads.  Later sculptures were influenced by the fracking industry in central Arkansas, seismic activity caused by drilling and fracking, climate change and the resulting severe storm activity, arctic drilling, and covid.

Growth & Diminishment addresses the circle of life all things go through.  Birth, growth, flowering, reproducing, diminishing, death, and decay.”            – Ed Pennebaker

Artist Lecture with
Ed Pennebaker

Friday, November 1,
5:30–6:30 pm

Get an in depth look into one of our exhibitions! In this lecture, Artist Ed Pennebaker will speak on the processes and concepts behind his current exhibition, Growth & Diminishment

Ed Pennebaker is a master at combining mixed media and found objects to create dimensional works that amaze and delight. His background in glass techniques, such as flame working, hotcasting, cold working, and fusing bring a brilliant dimension to many of his works.

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