I had full intentions of writing a review of the massive, overwhelming, talent-rich, and at times a complete clusterf@*k of an exhibit. Then I thought better and decided to skip all of the commentary, to leave the pros and cons by the wayside and to instead start giving out accolades. Compliments are good for the soul and should be dished out whenever possible – this stand out piece by Amber Cowan is better than a breath of fresh air. It is entirely uplifting for the mind and spirit. It’s like looking at a dream made of sweet candy and love. Nicely done Amber. Nicely done, indeed.

Voted Best In Show by this contributor is:

Amber Cowan (Tyler School of Art)
The Revelation of a Serqet
Glass and mixed media
22″x22″x8″
2010

Amber Cowan is a sculptor using the material of glass as her primary media. She has been working with glass for over ten years. This piece is composed of hundreds of pieces of flameworked soft glass, and mixed media.

Visit her site here and spend a part of your day wishing that you too knew how to work with glass.

The College Art Association New York Area MFA Exhibition, held concurrently with the CAA Annual Conference in New York, presents work by students currently enrolled in MFA programs in the Greater New York Area.

At Hunter College. Feb 9 – April 9, 2011. 450 West 41st St. NYC.