Raven and the Box of Daylight
Wichita Art Museum
Opens February 1st and on view through August 30th, 2020
 

Visit the Wichita Art Museum for the opening of "Raven and the Box of Daylight", the unique solo traveling exhibition by Preston Singletary and organized by the Museum of Glass, which tells the Tlingit origin story of Raven and his transformation of the world—bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun. Raven leads visitors on a fantastical journey through the transformation of darkness into light.

The story unfolds as visitors move through the exhibition’s four environments, while listening to recordings of storytellers paired with layers of original music and coastal Pacific Northwest soundscapes. Singletary’s art creates a theatrical atmosphere in which his striking glass pieces enhance the narrative of Raven and the Box of Daylight.

Additonal venues include the National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian, Washington, DC. Fall 2020 and the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA. Fall 2021. Read more about the story behind Raven and the Box of Daylight in this article by The Seattle Times: "There are Many Versions of the Tlingit ‘Raven’ Story, but its Truth and Hopeful Message are Universal".

Raven and the Box of Daylight - Lead crystal, 37.5" x 9.75" x 6"

Box of Daylight - Kiln cast and sand carved glass, 16.5" x 35.75" x 14.75"

Nass River with Canoe, Salmon and Paddles - Blown, kiln cast and sand carved glass

Preston Singletary at the "Raven and the Box of Daylight" Exhibition

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
On view at the Museum of Glass until September 2nd, 2019

There are only a few weeks left to visit the Museum of Glass for the “Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight” traveling exhibition before it closes. This dynamic exhibit tells the Tlingit story of Raven and his transformation of the world—bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun.

This traveling exhibition features a unique combination of artwork, storytelling, and encounter, where the Tlingit story unfolds during the visitor’s experience.

Raven and the Box of Daylight is currently on view at the Museum of Glass until September 2nd, 2019 and will then travel to the Wichita Art Museum with the exhibit opening in February 2020. 

Read more about the story behind Raven and the Box of Daylight in this article by The Seattle Times: There are Many Versions of the Tlingit ‘Raven’ Story, but its Truth and Hopeful Message are Universal:

“The story of “Raven and the Box of Daylight” contains messages and symbolism of hope, forgiveness, tolerance, love and sacrifice — messages and symbolism that encourage humans to be kinder toward each other.”

Join Preston Singletary at Blue Rain Gallery for two entirely new collections of art, the first featuring collaborative works with the artist Harlan Reano and an additional collection of new blown glass pieces by Preston Singletary.

See both exhibitions at Blue Rain Gallery August 16th – 31st, 2019.

Synergy: A Collaboration in Glass
Preston Singletary & Harlan Reano

New Glass Sculptures
Preston Singletary

Join Preston Singletary for the Artist Reception on Friday August 16th, 2019 from 5 – 8:00PM.

Raven Rattle
Preston Singletary
Blown and sand carved glass
26.5” x 12” x 8.5”

Killer Whale Modernist
Preston Singletary
Blown and sand carved glass
22.5” x 20.5” x 4”

Spinning in the Air
Preston Singletary
Blown and sand carved glass
38” x 19” x 7”

Wildflower Vase
Preston Singletary & Harlan Reano
Blown and sand carved glass
12.5” x 14” x 9”

Starline
Preston Singletary & Harlan Reano
Blown and sand carved glass
10” x 11” x 11”

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
Currently on view at the Museum of Glass until September 2nd 2019

Join the Museum of Glass for “Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight”, which tells the Tlingit story of Raven and his transformation of the world—bringing light to people via the stars, moon, and sun. This traveling exhibition features a dynamic combination of artwork, storytelling, and encounter, where the Tlingit story unfolds during the visitor’s experience.

This unique exhibition is currently on view at the Museum of Glass until September 2nd and will then travel to the Wichita Museum of Art for the winter of 2020.

White Raven

Blown and sand carved glass

19.25" x 9" x 14" 

Killer Whale Man

Blown and sand carved glass

30.5" x 17" x 17" 

Recently the Preston Singletary Studio was pleased to host artist Harlan Reano, a leading potter from New Mexico, to work on their new collection of collaborative art in blown glass. New sculptures by Preston Singletary, along with these collaborative pieces with Reano, will be presented at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM August 16th – 31st, 2019. More details about this upcoming exhibit at: www.blueraingallery.com

Harlan Reano drawing the designs for the new pieces.

Wild Spinach Vase

Preston Singletary and Harlan Reano

Blown and sand carved glass

12.5" x 13" x 9"

Preston Singletary cutting the design work, prior to the piece being sand blasted. 

Starline

Preston Singletary and Harlan Reano

Blown and sand carved glass

10" x 11" x 11"