Glass yet to be imagined

Klaus Moje (1936–2016) was one of the most significant contemporary artists working in glass. He changed the way we think about glass. As a teacher he encouraged a generation of young artists to expand their horizons. As a friend and colleague he was generous and open.

The Klaus Moje Projekt honours Moje’s legacy by giving artists the chance to explore their own passion for glass in ways that even Klaus might not have imagined.

Beginnings

The Klaus Moje Projekt is the initiative of institutions and individuals that played a large part in Klaus’ life and whose lives have been touched in many ways by his commitment, influence and career. The institutions - Canberra Glassworks, Australian National University School of Art and Design, and Ausglass (Australian Association of Glass Artists) and the wider community of Australian glass artists continue to work together in the design and development of The Projekt, in what will be a dynamic process of evolution.

The outcome of this process -The Klaus Moje Projekt - is a suite of opportunities through which artists working in glass across the world will expand their creative horizons.

Partners

Ausglass (Australian Association of Glass Artists) is a not-for-profit membership organization that encourages diversity, dialogue and excellence in Australian contemporary glass. It achieves this primarily through its biennial conference and a program of national glass awards, prizes and project grants.

The Australian National University School of Art & Design is focused on the visual arts, media arts and design industries. It embraces an interdisciplinary and flexible approach to art education, where new technologies augment traditional media. It is internationally recognized across disciplines of Ceramics, Design, Furniture, Glass, Jewellery and Object, Painting, Photography and Media Arts, Print media and Drawing, Sculpture and Spatial Practice and Textiles.

Canberra Glassworks provides artists with state-of-the-art equipment, intensive workshops taught by leading glass artists, studios, residency programs and a unique context to explore, develop and realize new work. It also provides diverse opportunities for visitors to interact with and learn about glass-making and the heritage of Canberra’s Kingston Power House. Visitors can meet artists, see glass-making as it happens, view exhibitions, take tours and have a hands-on experience of working with glass

 Projekt sponsors