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Glass Exhibition - Johansfors, Sweden

Engraved Glass Exhibition - Kristallmuseum, Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, April 28 - July 28, 2012

I have just watched British philosopher Roger Scruton's controversial documentary made back in 2009 called "Why Beauty Matters", and have been inspired to create a "Doorway to Athena" reflecting Athena's beauty and powers by using the mystical and ethereal material of crystal.

Hilary Weston Prize Awarded

Charles Foran wins inaugural $60,000 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Award

It was a magical evening for Peterborough author Charles Foran, who received the inaugural Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize on October 25, 2011 from the Honourable Hilary M. Weston, in front of a star studded literary audience at Koerner Hall located in the Telus Centre for Performance and Learning in Toronto. The event was hosted by Albert Schultz, the founding artistic director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, and included a special performance by the musician Michael Kaeshammer.

CHASE Exhibit @ Royal College of Art

As a Canadian and Britsh Expat I am very honored to be one of the fifteen invited artists taking part in this year's CHASE Art Exhibition at the Royal College of Art in London, England on Thursday November 10th, 2011.

Now in its 12th year, the event raises in one evening, close to £100,000 for the CHASE children's hospice in Guildford, Surrey, who do tremendous work in supporting children who are not expected to reach their 19th birthday. It is entirely privately funded and receives no government support so I am delighted to support such a worthwhile cause.

Visions of Light - Retrospective Book

VISIONS OF LIGHT - Mark Raynes Roberts, Crystal Sculpture & Architectural Glass Design
is a new retrospective book of Canadian crystal artist, Mark Raynes Roberts work in crystal and glass spanning 30 years.

GLASSLANDS @ Saatchi Gallery

The GLASSLANDS Collection sculpture designs and photography are now viewable on the Saatchi On-line Gallery, and will continually evolve and change as final renderings and sculptures are completed.

To view Mark Raynes Roberts - GLASSLANDS @ Saatchi Online Gallery,
please click the link below:
http://www.saatchionline.com/collections/view/owner/298859/collection/3329

GLASSLANDS

GLASSLANDS

To view the GLASSLANDS COLLECTION on U Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj_C6oCnJ_Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt6uRl8BD7g

The GLASSLANDS Collection is a proposed 10 piece outdoor art collection of sculptures made from optical crystal and reclaimed glass which will communicate the stepping stones for greater sustainability and was inspired from a visit to Reford Gardens in Metis sur Mer, Quebec this summer.

“We all need to look through the lens to see the spectrum of issues we face in Canada

The Art of Wine

THE ART OF WINE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOHJvQ0r0Ik

The beauty of fine wine is in its craftsmanship, precision and delicate balance. It’s a potable art, which explains the devotion of its connoisseurs. And just as a treasured painting deserves the perfect placement to enhance its contemplation, shouldn’t a rare vintage be presented in such a way to celebrate its beauty?

Mark Raynes Roberts believes it should.

Crystal & Architecture

Raynes crystal sculptures have been presented to leaders from around the world in business, the arts and science for over 30 years, including to such luminaries as Dr. Nelson Mandela, the Prime Minister of Canada, Muhammad Ali and HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.

Raynes also consults with architects, developers and corporations providing innovative solutions for commercial and residential environments where artistic glass enhances the office, condominium and luxury hotel experience.

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