Wyandotte Art & Glass Center is pleased to present: A Human Approach, an engaging exhibition event that showcases the works of local and national glass artists who bring a distinctly human touch to their practice. Through their individual artistic journeys, these artists demonstrate a personal connection with the medium of glass, exploring its expressive potential and pushing the boundaries of its form.

This event will be held during the 2023 Glass Art Society conference, which annually brings together over 100 presenters to connect, inspire, and empower all facets of an international glass community. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to witness demonstrations by acclaimed artists Rob Stern, Julia Rogers, and Robin Rogers. Renowned for their exceptional skills and distinctive artistic approach to glass, these artists' participation underscores the significance of their innovative techniques. The event offers a rare chance for attendees to experience firsthand the mastery and unique artistic expressions brought forth by these accomplished artists.

Rob Stern, from season 3 of Blown Away, boasts an illustrious career spanning over three decades, marked by innovation and creativity. Stern has traveled, lived, and studied extensively in numerous countries, and has worked with some of the most accomplished glass artists and masters throughout the world. He has participated in and led numerous workshops worldwide and travels annually to teach and serve as a gaffer at the most prominent institutions for glass – Pilchuck Glass School (Wash.), Penland School of Crafts (N.C.), Bildwerk, (Frauenau Germany), and The Glass Furnace (Turkey). Stern's profound understanding of the medium enables him to craft captivating sculptures and installations that seamlessly merge traditional and contemporary elements, while showcasing his unique artistic vision. With international acclaim and a diverse body of work, Robert Stern remains a true trailblazer within the glass world.

Julia (formerly Boriss) and Robin Rogers, distinguished glass artists, serendipitously crossed paths at Cloud Cap Glass in Western Montana in 2001, igniting a fusion of their extraordinary glass practices. In 2005, fueled by their passion for artistic growth, they embarked on a profound journey, establishing a portable glass studio and pursuing their Master of Fine Art degrees. In 2010, Julia and Robin made the transformative decision to collaborate on their artwork, pooling their talents and supporting each other's creative endeavors. Together, they engage in every step of the artistic process, from conception to the final touches, resulting in pieces that exude their shared passion and showcase the remarkable power of their combined artistic vision. Today, Robin holds the position of Studio Manager at the Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio, while Julia imparts her knowledge as an adjunct professor of glass at Virginia Wesleyan University, and both continue to inspire with their expertise.