Patrick Wong is a Melbourne based glass sculptor, working out of his studio located in Mordialloc, Victoria.
After graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts, Ceramic Design in 1992 Patrick went on to complete his Graduate Diploma Applied Arts in 2002. In 2001 he was technical assistant for a Martin Blank workshop which fuelled his passion for sculptured hot formed glass. Whilst working as a glass blowing assistant for several Melbourne artists, he developed his own work hot forming solid glass male and female torso’s.
Patrick has had many exhibitions both in Australia and the USA at SOFA Chicago with Kirra Galleries 2004 where his work was much admired. In 2011 he opened his own access studio and showroom in Melbourne where he continues to work on his collection and teach.
“My work is hot-worked solid glass, influenced by both classical and primitive traditions of sculpture. I am interested in the body as the external expression of an internal existence. In addition to my sculpture, I make a range of colourful retro inspired vases, paperweights and scent bottles.”
EDUCATION
2000 - Graduate Diploma Applied Arts, Monash University, Victoria.
1992 - Bachelor of Arts, Ceramic Design, Monash University, Victoria.
EXHIBITIONS
2012 - “DIRECTORS CHOICE” Kirra Gallery, Federation Square Melbourne
2010 - “MASTERS AND MENTORS” Kirra Gallery, Federation Square Melbourne
2009 - “MONASH MOMENTUM ‘09” Kirra Gallery, Federation Square Melbourne
2008 - “MONASH MOMENTUM 08” Kirra Gallery, Federation Square Melbourne
2005 - “25 YEARS OF MONASH GLASS” Faculty Gallery Monash University
“JOURNEY THROUGH THE FLAME” Kirra Gallery, Federation Square Melbourne
2004 - “SOFA” Chicago U.S.A. with Kirra Gallery
2001 - “FROZEN FIRE” Kirra Gallery, Southbank Melbourne
“NEW GLASS” Axia Modern Art, Armadale Victoria
“LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS ONION” Convent Gallery, Daylesford, Victoria.
2000 - “INSERT” Monash University Gallery, Caulfield Victoria
“LIQUID FORMS” Fitzroy Gallery, Fitzroy Victoria
1999 -“ APPLIED ARTS STUDENTS EXHIBITION” Monash University, Caulfield, Victoria
1998 - “4×2” Linden Gallery, St. Kilda, Victoria.
1997 - “SPIRITLAND” Dairing Gallery, Richmond, Victoria.
1996 - “HEAD TO HEAD” Dairing Gallery, Richmond, Victoria.
1992 - “MIXED EMOTIONS” The Old Melbourne Jail, Melbourne.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011-Present Owned and operated glass blowing studio
1993 - 2005 Glass Blowing Assistant, Mike Hook, Resolution Glassworks,
Melbourne.
2001 Technical Assistant, Martin Blank Workshop.
1993 - 1995 Glassblowing Assistant, Pauline Delaney and Anne Hand, Melbourne.