:: Dan Bowran ::
Music, materials and making are at the core of Dan's work. Motivated by an ongoing career in audiovisual industries. Dan ventured into the world of glass after moving from his hometown of Melbourne to London in 2000.
Reoccurring themes in the work emanate from a fascination with prehistoric ingenuity, combined with a passion to illustrate the influence and evolution of materials and techniques in our daily lives.
Dan has been awarded various accolades for his glasswork and participated in exhibitions, residencies and masterclasses in Europe, UK, USA and Australia. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, 2014. Dan continued working as an artist, technician and teacher in London before moving back to Melbourne to run the glass studios at Monash University. Along with many other projects he has been Artist in Residence at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Denmark) and Wolverhampton University (UK) where he continued to create work that merges mouldmaking, kilnforming, and coldworking techniques in the hotshop.
Reoccurring themes in the work emanate from a fascination with prehistoric ingenuity, combined with a passion to illustrate the influence and evolution of materials and techniques in our daily lives.
Dan has been awarded various accolades for his glasswork and participated in exhibitions, residencies and masterclasses in Europe, UK, USA and Australia. After graduating from the Royal College of Art, 2014. Dan continued working as an artist, technician and teacher in London before moving back to Melbourne to run the glass studios at Monash University. Along with many other projects he has been Artist in Residence at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Denmark) and Wolverhampton University (UK) where he continued to create work that merges mouldmaking, kilnforming, and coldworking techniques in the hotshop.
: Education :
2012 - 2014
Master of Arts : Royal College of Art. London
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) : Glass. Monash University. Melbourne
2006 - 2007
Kiln Formed Glass : The Art Academy. London
2005 - 2007
Stained Glass : Bethnal Green Learning Centre. London
Kiln Formed Glass - The Art Academy. London
2004 - 2007
Stained Glass : Bethnal Green Learning Centre. London
1998
Diploma : Audio Engineering. Audio Visual College. Melbourne
1997
Diploma : Live Sound & Stage Lighting. Audio Visual College. Melbourne
1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts : (Double Degree) Philosophy & Cinema Studies. LaTrobe University. Melbourne
: Professional Experience :
2018
Glass Technician: Monash University. Melbourne
Artist in Residence: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Denmark
2017
Glass Technician: Monash University. Melbourne
Technical Glass Consultant: Eye 2 Eye. UK
2016
Artist in Residence: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Denmark
Masterclass: Vladimir Klein. Czech Republic
Glass Lecturer: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Glass Technician: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
Teachers Assistant: Max Jacquard. London
2015
Artist in Residence: Wolverhampton University. UK
Glass Lecturer: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Glass Technician: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
Commission: Open Data Institute. Philpott Designs & Open Data Institute Awards. London
Masterclass: Northlands Creative Glass. Maria Bang Espersen & Max Syron. Scotland
Visiting Lecturer: Havering College. London
Masterclass: Keith Cummings & Michael Brennand-Wood. UK
Masterclass: Max Jacquard. London
2014
Masterclass: Corning Museum of Glass. Martin Rosol & Pavel Novak. New York State
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
Workshop Instructor: Royal College of Art. London
Visiting Lecturer: Havering College . London
Masterclass: West Dean College. Katharine Coleman. UK
2013
Collaboration: Footwear Design with Iva Minkova. London
Masterclass: Northlands Creative Glass. Richard Slee & James Maskrey. Scotland
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
2012
Masterclass: Pilchuck Glass School. Gyorgy Gaspar & Zsuzsanna Korodi. Seattle
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
2011
Residency: Canberra Glassworks. Canberra
Audiovisual Technician: Melbourne
2009
Hotshop Assistant: Vice Chancellor Commission. Melbourne Museum. Melbourne
Hotshop Assistant: Melbourne
Stained Glass Assistant: London
Audiovisual Technician: Melbourne
2008
Hotshop Assistant: Melbourne
Audiovisual Technician: Melbourne
: Grants & Awards :
2015
Bursary. Northlands Creative Glass. Scotland
DBS. Enhanced certificate for teaching. UK
2014
Scholarship: Corning Museum of Glass. New York State
Commission: Southbank Music Competition: Royal Overseas League. London
Bursary: West Dean College. UK
2013
Student Grant: Northlands Creative Glass. Scotland
2012
Scholarship: Pilchuck Glass School. Seattle.
2011
Fresh: State Selection. Craft Victoria. Melbourne
National Student Art Glass Prize. NSW
2010
Letter of Commendation. Faculty of Art & Design Board of Examiners. Monash University. Melbourne
D.W. Rogers Award. Monash University. Melbourne
Yarra Art Award. Australian Fine Arts & Decorative Society. Melbourne
Kirra Gallery Award. Melbourne
Axcess Glass Award. Melbourne
2009
Study Abroad Grant: Monash University. Melbourne
2008
Blackwood Crystal Glass Prize. Melbourne
: Exhibitions :
2018
Artefacts. National Gallery of Victoria & Design Week. Melbourne
2017
Craft Victoria & Starward Whisky. Melbourne
Fringe Festival. Melbourne
Craft Victoria Awards. Melbourne
International Glass Art Biennial. Brussels
British Glass Biennale. Contemporary Glass Society. UK
2016
Artist in Residence Exhibition. Wolverhampton Art Gallery. UK
International Glass Art Biennial. Brussels
CGP Exhibition. London
These walls must fall. Geddes Gallery. London
2015
British Glass Biennale. UK
International Glass Art Biennial. Belgium
Glass Excellence. Prague Gallery of Czech Glass. Prague
Young Masters. London Glassblowing. London
6 months ongoing. Milton Gallery. London
2014
Stanislav Lebinsky Awards. Dancing House. Prague
International Glass Art Biennial. Brussels
CGP Gallery. London
Glasshaus IX. London
Show RCA. Royal College of Art. London
Ceramic Art London. Royal College of Art. London
Work In Progress. Royal College of Art. London
Taking Shape. Contemporary Glass Society. UK
2013
Anima. Deptford Chapel. London
Progression. South Kensington. London
Unknowns with Richard Slee. Northlands Creative Glass. Scotland
Ceramic Art London. Royal College of Art. London
Work In Progress. Royal College of Art. London
2012
Exploration 12. Flinders Lane Gallery. Melbourne
National Student Art Glass Prize. National Art Glass Gallery. Austraila
2011
Fresh: Craft Victoria. Melbourne
Graduation Exhibition: Monash University. Melbourne
Momentum: Kirra Gallery. Melbourne
Media Specific: Monash University. Melbourne
2010
Graduation Exhibition: Monash University. Melbourne
Tyro: Glass Plus Gallery. Melbourne
Between Bodies: Stelarc & Nina Sellars. Prato, Italy
2009
Impossible Exchange: Frieze Art Fair. London
Roger That: Fine Art Department. Monash University. Melbourne
2008
Open Day: Fine Art Department. Monash University. Melbourne
2006
Open Day: The Art Academy. London
: Permanent collections :
Pražská Galerie českého skla / Prague Gallery of Czech Glass - Czech Republic
Wolverhampton University - UK
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - Denmark
: Private collections :
UK, Australia, USA, Denmark, Germany and France.
: Publications :
2018
Craft Council. UK
2017
His Glassworks Catalogue. p25. International
2016
Art Glass Today 2: Schiffer Books. pp.34-35. International
Contemporary Glass Society - Glass Network. Feature article. p.9 Sept. - UK
2015
Craft Arts International: Magazine edition 94. Feature article. International
Metal (Fashion) Magazine. Photographer: Nicole Maria Winkler. London
2014
Stanislav Lebinsky Awards Catalogue. Dancing House. Prague
Corner Magazine. Feature article. Tipped for the Top. UK
Royal Overseas League - Annual Music Award Catalogue. London
2013
i-D Magazine. Fashion article. UK
2012
National Student Art Glass Prize. Catalogue. NSW
Australian Art Collector. edition 60. April - June p.30. International
2011
Graduation Exhibition: Catalogue. Monash University. Melbourne
Media Specific: Catalogue. Monash University. Melbourne
2010
Graduation Exhibition: Catalogue. Monash University. Melbourne
2007
Saatchi Gallery Online .UK
: Affiliations :
Craft Council. UK
Contemporary Glass Society. UK
Craft Victoria. Australia
2012 - 2014
Master of Arts : Royal College of Art. London
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) : Glass. Monash University. Melbourne
2006 - 2007
Kiln Formed Glass : The Art Academy. London
2005 - 2007
Stained Glass : Bethnal Green Learning Centre. London
Kiln Formed Glass - The Art Academy. London
2004 - 2007
Stained Glass : Bethnal Green Learning Centre. London
1998
Diploma : Audio Engineering. Audio Visual College. Melbourne
1997
Diploma : Live Sound & Stage Lighting. Audio Visual College. Melbourne
1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts : (Double Degree) Philosophy & Cinema Studies. LaTrobe University. Melbourne
: Professional Experience :
2018
Glass Technician: Monash University. Melbourne
Artist in Residence: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Denmark
2017
Glass Technician: Monash University. Melbourne
Technical Glass Consultant: Eye 2 Eye. UK
2016
Artist in Residence: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Denmark
Masterclass: Vladimir Klein. Czech Republic
Glass Lecturer: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Glass Technician: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
Teachers Assistant: Max Jacquard. London
2015
Artist in Residence: Wolverhampton University. UK
Glass Lecturer: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Glass Technician: Westminster Adult Education Services. London
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
Commission: Open Data Institute. Philpott Designs & Open Data Institute Awards. London
Masterclass: Northlands Creative Glass. Maria Bang Espersen & Max Syron. Scotland
Visiting Lecturer: Havering College. London
Masterclass: Keith Cummings & Michael Brennand-Wood. UK
Masterclass: Max Jacquard. London
2014
Masterclass: Corning Museum of Glass. Martin Rosol & Pavel Novak. New York State
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
Workshop Instructor: Royal College of Art. London
Visiting Lecturer: Havering College . London
Masterclass: West Dean College. Katharine Coleman. UK
2013
Collaboration: Footwear Design with Iva Minkova. London
Masterclass: Northlands Creative Glass. Richard Slee & James Maskrey. Scotland
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
2012
Masterclass: Pilchuck Glass School. Gyorgy Gaspar & Zsuzsanna Korodi. Seattle
Audiovisual Technician: Royal College of Art. London
2011
Residency: Canberra Glassworks. Canberra
Audiovisual Technician: Melbourne
2009
Hotshop Assistant: Vice Chancellor Commission. Melbourne Museum. Melbourne
Hotshop Assistant: Melbourne
Stained Glass Assistant: London
Audiovisual Technician: Melbourne
2008
Hotshop Assistant: Melbourne
Audiovisual Technician: Melbourne
: Grants & Awards :
2015
Bursary. Northlands Creative Glass. Scotland
DBS. Enhanced certificate for teaching. UK
2014
Scholarship: Corning Museum of Glass. New York State
Commission: Southbank Music Competition: Royal Overseas League. London
Bursary: West Dean College. UK
2013
Student Grant: Northlands Creative Glass. Scotland
2012
Scholarship: Pilchuck Glass School. Seattle.
2011
Fresh: State Selection. Craft Victoria. Melbourne
National Student Art Glass Prize. NSW
2010
Letter of Commendation. Faculty of Art & Design Board of Examiners. Monash University. Melbourne
D.W. Rogers Award. Monash University. Melbourne
Yarra Art Award. Australian Fine Arts & Decorative Society. Melbourne
Kirra Gallery Award. Melbourne
Axcess Glass Award. Melbourne
2009
Study Abroad Grant: Monash University. Melbourne
2008
Blackwood Crystal Glass Prize. Melbourne
: Exhibitions :
2018
Artefacts. National Gallery of Victoria & Design Week. Melbourne
2017
Craft Victoria & Starward Whisky. Melbourne
Fringe Festival. Melbourne
Craft Victoria Awards. Melbourne
International Glass Art Biennial. Brussels
British Glass Biennale. Contemporary Glass Society. UK
2016
Artist in Residence Exhibition. Wolverhampton Art Gallery. UK
International Glass Art Biennial. Brussels
CGP Exhibition. London
These walls must fall. Geddes Gallery. London
2015
British Glass Biennale. UK
International Glass Art Biennial. Belgium
Glass Excellence. Prague Gallery of Czech Glass. Prague
Young Masters. London Glassblowing. London
6 months ongoing. Milton Gallery. London
2014
Stanislav Lebinsky Awards. Dancing House. Prague
International Glass Art Biennial. Brussels
CGP Gallery. London
Glasshaus IX. London
Show RCA. Royal College of Art. London
Ceramic Art London. Royal College of Art. London
Work In Progress. Royal College of Art. London
Taking Shape. Contemporary Glass Society. UK
2013
Anima. Deptford Chapel. London
Progression. South Kensington. London
Unknowns with Richard Slee. Northlands Creative Glass. Scotland
Ceramic Art London. Royal College of Art. London
Work In Progress. Royal College of Art. London
2012
Exploration 12. Flinders Lane Gallery. Melbourne
National Student Art Glass Prize. National Art Glass Gallery. Austraila
2011
Fresh: Craft Victoria. Melbourne
Graduation Exhibition: Monash University. Melbourne
Momentum: Kirra Gallery. Melbourne
Media Specific: Monash University. Melbourne
2010
Graduation Exhibition: Monash University. Melbourne
Tyro: Glass Plus Gallery. Melbourne
Between Bodies: Stelarc & Nina Sellars. Prato, Italy
2009
Impossible Exchange: Frieze Art Fair. London
Roger That: Fine Art Department. Monash University. Melbourne
2008
Open Day: Fine Art Department. Monash University. Melbourne
2006
Open Day: The Art Academy. London
: Permanent collections :
Pražská Galerie českého skla / Prague Gallery of Czech Glass - Czech Republic
Wolverhampton University - UK
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - Denmark
: Private collections :
UK, Australia, USA, Denmark, Germany and France.
: Publications :
2018
Craft Council. UK
2017
His Glassworks Catalogue. p25. International
2016
Art Glass Today 2: Schiffer Books. pp.34-35. International
Contemporary Glass Society - Glass Network. Feature article. p.9 Sept. - UK
2015
Craft Arts International: Magazine edition 94. Feature article. International
Metal (Fashion) Magazine. Photographer: Nicole Maria Winkler. London
2014
Stanislav Lebinsky Awards Catalogue. Dancing House. Prague
Corner Magazine. Feature article. Tipped for the Top. UK
Royal Overseas League - Annual Music Award Catalogue. London
2013
i-D Magazine. Fashion article. UK
2012
National Student Art Glass Prize. Catalogue. NSW
Australian Art Collector. edition 60. April - June p.30. International
2011
Graduation Exhibition: Catalogue. Monash University. Melbourne
Media Specific: Catalogue. Monash University. Melbourne
2010
Graduation Exhibition: Catalogue. Monash University. Melbourne
2007
Saatchi Gallery Online .UK
: Affiliations :
Craft Council. UK
Contemporary Glass Society. UK
Craft Victoria. Australia