FUSE GLASS PRIZE 2024

A collection of five creatures made out of glass. Each piece has a distinctive design and all pieces have the legs in the air.

3 October – 13 November 2024

FUSE Glass Prize, produced by JamFactory and presented by Australian Design Centre is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for glass artists. Established in 2016, the FUSE Glass Prize celebrates and supports outstanding glass artists. In its 2024 iteration, the FUSE Glass Prize showcases 18 finalists across Australia and New Zealand.

The winner of the 2024 FUSE Glass Prize is South Australian-based glass artist Tom Moore for his work Dandy Lion among the Antipodes (Handsome Duckling, Sweet Boots, Quadravian Cyclops, Dandy Lion & Kohl Canary), 2022 & 2023.

The David Henshall Emerging Artist Prize was awarded to Emeirely Nucifora-Ryan for her entry Processed, July 2023, 2023.

ESTABLISHED ARTISTS
Kate Baker (NSW), Clare Belfrage (SA), Annette Blair (NSW), Mel Douglas (ACT), Hannah Gason (ACT), Katie-Ann Houghton (ACT), Tom Moore (SA), Ian Mowbray (Vic), Nick Mount (SA), Kirstie Rea (NSW), Layla Walter (NZ), Kathryn Wightman (NZ).

EMERGING ARTISTS
Madeline Cardone (NSW), Hamish Donaldson (Vic), Alexandra Hirst (SA), Emeirely Nucifora-Ryan (ACT), Ember Satyn (SA), Carman Skeehan (SA).


Read more about FUSE Glass Prize here
Read the FUSE Glass Prize catalogue here
See the FUSE Glass Prize Exhibition pricelist here

Events

FUSE Glass Prize: Artist Talk
When: Saturday 5 October, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Tickets: Free, book here.

In this special event FUSE Glass Prize 2024 artists talk about their works and creative practice with Lisa Cahill, ADC CEO and Artistic Director.

Free Exhibition Tours
Make the most of your trip to the Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour. The gallery team will introduce you to the current exhibitions and Object Shop.

Tour times:
Thursdays, 12.30pm
Book here or call on us on 9361 4555 to make a booking or register at the front desk 10 minutes prior to tour time. 

Image top: Tom Moore, Dandy Lion among the Antipodes. (Handsome Duckling, Sweet Boots, Quadravian Cyclops, Dandy Lion & Kohl Canary), 2022 & 2023 Photo: Grant Hancock

A collection of five creatures made out of glass. Each piece has a distinctive design and all pieces have the legs in the air.
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Three glass sculptures displayed on a black base, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colours in purple and red hues. Emphasising their unique shapes and translucent qualities
5 pieces of cloud or puffs of air shaped blown and carved glass in blue, red and purple sit on a gray top and cast shadows
Three distinct images of circles. A collection of three hanging artworks, each featuring unique and varied designs, hanging on a white wall.
Two vases, one green and another pink. Both placed on a white surface, showcasing distinct hues of green, orange, green and white. The pink vase in laying horizontally on the surface
A collection of three images of a person in a translucent effect with glass. Each artwork highlighting unique shapes and positions.
A collection of seven intricate glass sculptures positioned on a dark black surface, showcasing their different hues of green, white and red. Each piece has a different pattern texture.
A decorative, cone-shaped bottle with a pointed top, featuring black and mint green colours with square and elliptical patterns, displayed against a gradient background.
A green glass feature object that seems like a piece of textile hanging on a white wall.
An expansive artwork displaying three big circles made out of four prominent circles, each uniquely designed. Set against a textured background. Each piece highlights circular shapes, varying in colour and style, creating a visually engaging composition.
a large yellow glass bowl intricately carved with flowers
A glass representation of a blue mixing bowl, white water jug, 2 green eggs and 1 x pyrex measuring
clear blown glass in the shape of 2 hollow logs sat on top of each other at cross angles
An opaque white glass model plane, resting on a plinth.
Two black rectangular pieces of glass with wavy, textured surfaces hang vertically on a white wall.
A square-shaped light is placed on a plinth, illuminating the surrounding area with a soft glow. The square light fixture projects blue and red tones with circular shapes.
A composition of six objects with different shapes and sizes. All objects are black with a distinctive texture on a black background.
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Presented by:

  • Australian Design Centre 60th Anniversary Logo

Exhibition by:

  • JamFactory

Supporting Partners

  • Seppeltsfield Barossa

  • The Louise

  • The Sofitel

  • Foundation SA

  • Australian National University