Bio
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, Norfolk, VA
Joshua Solomon is an award-winning glass artist. His works can be found in galleries and private collections internationally. He was born in Oceanside, NY and received a BA in Studio Arts from Bard College. In 1999, while visiting Santa Barbara, CA, a serendipitous encounter with a self-described gypsy led to his introduction to glassblowing.
In 2001, concurrent with his studies at Bard, Joshua began an apprenticeship with glass artist Barry Entner in Rhinebeck, NY. In 2007, Joshua moved to Staunton, VA to further explore his own designs and work with glass artist Minh Martin. During this period, Joshua had the opportunity to hone his craft while exploring a broad variety of styles and techniques.
With his move to Norfolk, VA, in June of 2011, Joshua became focused on exploring ways to create texture on glass through engraving. 2012 marked Joshua’s entry into a community of artists working in the Chrysler Museum’s glass studio.
Ever inquisitive and curious, Joshua uses glassblowing as an avenue for inquiry. His love of the material and passion for exploration is channeled into his work through form, color and texture. His acclaimed use of color has been cultivated through years of experimentation. Through carving Joshua introduces nuanced textures that add visual weight and complexity to his work. Finished works are easily accessible and enjoyed by peoples of all ages, backgrounds and planetary origins. His colors and textures are inspired by his knowledge of the natural world and passion for the fantastic.
Awards:
2022 Chesapeake Festival of the Arts, Cheasapeake, VA - Best in Show
2021 An Occasion for the Arts, Williamsburg, VA - Award of Distinction
2020 Beaux Arts Festival, Miami, FL - 1st Place in Glass
2019 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, VA - 3rd Place
2019 Lazy Daze, Cary, NC - Jerry Miller Award
2019 An Occasion for the Arts, Williamsburg, VA - Award of Distinction
2017 Port Warwick, Newport News, VA - 2nd Place
2016 Sidewalk Art Show - Second Place
2016 Seawall Art Show - Artisan Award
2015 Gosport Arts Festival - Award of Excellence
2014 Seawall Art Show - Best in Show
2014 Boardwalk Art Show, Virginia Beach – Virginia's Finest Award
2014 Gosport Arts Festival, Portsmouth, VA – Award of Distinction in Glass
2013 Gosport Arts Festival, Portsmouth, VA – Award of Distinction in Glass
2013 East Beach Art Show, Norfolk, VA – Best In Show
2013 Boardwalk Art Show, Virginia Beach, VA – Best In Glass
2012 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival, Norfolk VA – Norfolk Artist Award
2012 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival, Norfolk, VA – Norfolk artist award
In 2001, concurrent with his studies at Bard, Joshua began an apprenticeship with glass artist Barry Entner in Rhinebeck, NY. In 2007, Joshua moved to Staunton, VA to further explore his own designs and work with glass artist Minh Martin. During this period, Joshua had the opportunity to hone his craft while exploring a broad variety of styles and techniques.
With his move to Norfolk, VA, in June of 2011, Joshua became focused on exploring ways to create texture on glass through engraving. 2012 marked Joshua’s entry into a community of artists working in the Chrysler Museum’s glass studio.
Ever inquisitive and curious, Joshua uses glassblowing as an avenue for inquiry. His love of the material and passion for exploration is channeled into his work through form, color and texture. His acclaimed use of color has been cultivated through years of experimentation. Through carving Joshua introduces nuanced textures that add visual weight and complexity to his work. Finished works are easily accessible and enjoyed by peoples of all ages, backgrounds and planetary origins. His colors and textures are inspired by his knowledge of the natural world and passion for the fantastic.
Awards:
2022 Chesapeake Festival of the Arts, Cheasapeake, VA - Best in Show
2021 An Occasion for the Arts, Williamsburg, VA - Award of Distinction
2020 Beaux Arts Festival, Miami, FL - 1st Place in Glass
2019 Stockley Gardens, Norfolk, VA - 3rd Place
2019 Lazy Daze, Cary, NC - Jerry Miller Award
2019 An Occasion for the Arts, Williamsburg, VA - Award of Distinction
2017 Port Warwick, Newport News, VA - 2nd Place
2016 Sidewalk Art Show - Second Place
2016 Seawall Art Show - Artisan Award
2015 Gosport Arts Festival - Award of Excellence
2014 Seawall Art Show - Best in Show
2014 Boardwalk Art Show, Virginia Beach – Virginia's Finest Award
2014 Gosport Arts Festival, Portsmouth, VA – Award of Distinction in Glass
2013 Gosport Arts Festival, Portsmouth, VA – Award of Distinction in Glass
2013 East Beach Art Show, Norfolk, VA – Best In Show
2013 Boardwalk Art Show, Virginia Beach, VA – Best In Glass
2012 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival, Norfolk VA – Norfolk Artist Award
2012 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival, Norfolk, VA – Norfolk artist award