EP 64: Luminous Phenomena: Rïse Peacock’s Artistic Journey and Curatorial Intersections at CMoG
Release Date: 01/23/2025
EP 64: Luminous Phenomena: Rïse Peacock’s Artistic Journey and Curatorial Intersections at CMoG
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Blog: Instagram Support on 💰This episode is sponsored by Corning Museum of Glass! Hello Lightning Tamers, Percy here, this is episode number 64! In today's podcast, I’m excited to welcome Rïse Peacock, an artist, curator, and educator with over a decade of experience in the educational and nonprofit art sectors. Currently the first Curatorial Fellow of Postwar and Contemporary Glass at the Corning Museum of Glass. Rïse approaches curating, teaching, and artmaking from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a specific focus on queer histories,...
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EP 63: Understanding the Science Behind the Art of Neon with Dani Kaes
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Blog: Instagram Support on Guest Instagram: Hello, Lightning Tamers! Percy here, and welcome to episode 63 of the Taming Lightning Podcast. Today, I’m thrilled to chat with “Dani” Kaes, a talented light artist and educator based in Seattle, Washington. With a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Puget Sound, Dani brings a scientific lens to her neon practice. She’s also a passionate educator, deeply committed to open access to information, ensuring the neon community continues to grow and evolve, sharing her knowledge at places like Pilchuck...
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EP 62: Bright Ideas: Balancing Art and Career with Jacob Willcox
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61: Exploring Light and Ephemeral Art with Alexander Groves of Studio Swine
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EP 60 - Neon Primer with Kacie Lees
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EP 59: Neon Insights: Alta Robbins' Valve Innovations with Greg Wilson
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EP 58: Neon Glo with Adam Smo
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EP 57: Kiln-formed Glass and Plasma with Mark Ditzler
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EP 56: A Conversation on Conservation with Suzanne Hargrove of the Toledo Museum of Art
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Episode Sponsored by , use promo code "LIGHTNING" for 10% off your first order. Blog: Instagram Support on In today's podcast, recorded August 13th, 2023, I'll be joined by Suzanne Hargrove former Head of Conservation at the Toledo Museum of Art in a Conversation on Conservation. We met in February 2022 during my GAPP (Glass Artist Pavilion Project) Residency, and she had graciously set up the Paul Seide Radio Light from the Museum's collection. I have a wide interest in glass and gas-illuminated artwork, so I wanted to discuss Paule Seide’s Radio Lights ...
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EP 55: Under Vacuum with Angie McHale ft. Pat Gadzinski
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Episode Sponsored by Alta-Robbins Blog: Instagram Support on and In today's podcast, recorded June 1st, 2023, I'll be joined by Angela McHale aka Angie aka Rose featuring Patrick Gadzinski. We just finishing up the week teaching at the Pittsburgh Glass Center in a class called Under Vacuum a Flameworking and plasma Intensive. We’ll get some insights into being an instructor or educator in the field of glass and plasma, nerd out about scientific glass, and discuss the challenges and learning opportunities found in workshops for professional practice. Music...
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💰This episode is sponsored by Corning Museum of Glass!
Hello Lightning Tamers, Percy here, this is episode number 64! In today's podcast, I’m excited to welcome Rïse Peacock, an artist, curator, and educator with over a decade of experience in the educational and nonprofit art sectors. Currently the first Curatorial Fellow of Postwar and Contemporary Glass at the Corning Museum of Glass. Rïse approaches curating, teaching, and artmaking from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a specific focus on queer histories, material culture, and luminous phenomena. They have curated notable exhibitions such as Big Mood and the Women Create Biennial in Jamestown, NY. Today, we’ll dive into Rïse’s curatorial work, their artistic journey, and their fascination with light-based art, including the significance of Geissler tubes CMoG's collection.
Welcome to the podcast Rïse Peacock!
Music Credits
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Preview - Retro by ONE
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The opening theme -Taming Lightning by Trav B. Ryan
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Spoonsor - Good2Go by ONE
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Credits - Walking by Ras-Hop
Episode Time Stamps
[0:31] Sponsored by the Corning Museum
[1:52] Introducing Rise Peacock
[4:13] The Role of a Curatorial Fellow
[7:59] Exhibition Development and Artist Advocacy
[9:31] Understanding Geissler Tubes
[15:09] Historical Significance of Geyser Tubes
[19:58] Geissler Tubes and Artistic Practice
[24:02] The Intersection of Art and Curation
[27:32] Exploring Luminous Phenomena
[32:24] Materiality and Light in Art
[36:51] Navigating Interdisciplinary Practices
[41:36] Curatorial Challenges with Light Works
[47:14] Merging Art and Curation
[49:50] Dismantling the Curatorial Lore