John Sharvin
John Sharvin’s work explores the separation between reality and the imaginary through miniatures and glass sculpture. Creating these miniature landscapes draws the viewer into a new and intimate realm, reminiscent of a shadowbox. These dreamlike and often nostalgic worlds create deceptive memories and locations for the viewer to reflect on. Recollection of a place or memory is often distorted through the lens of time. When recalling memories, he often wonders what is fact and what is fabricated. His recent work draws from the memories he had with his recently deceased Grandparents, from spending summers with them to going on vacations across the country.
John Sharvin has been working in glass since late 2008. He graduated from Ohio State University in 2012 with a BFA in glass. After working around Columbus for a few years, he moved to Pittsburgh to work as a Tech Apprentice at Pittsburgh Glass Center. He has since left and become a full-time artist after appearing on the third season of Netflix’s Blown Away.