The Future Perfect presents ‘Ultraviolet’, an exhibition of new glass works by John Hogan exploring UV light through a series of sculptural forms‘Double Denim’ by John Hogan is part of the American glass designer’s new exhibition, ‘Ultraviolet’, on show at The Future Perfect in San Francisco through July 2021
John Hogan unveils his latest glass designs; presented through a new show titled ‘Ultraviolet’ at The Future Perfect in San Francisco , the series explores light in sculptural form. ‘Light is a proactive and integral component of my sculptural practice,’ explains Seattle-based Hogan, whose output is based on abstract sculptural glass objects and. ‘My passion is glass making and through glass I have become obsessed with light.
Hogan’s creative process explored different types of light; not just visible light, but also light as invisible substance, as radioactivity. ‘UV light causes the body to produce vitamin D, which is essential for life. Humans need some UV radiation to maintain adequate levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D in turn promotes healthy levels of serotonin. I like to think we aren’t entirely dissimilar from plants in this way. We thrive through our own type of photosynthesis,’ he explains.
Left, ‘Concave with Blue’. Right, ‘Span’, both by John Hogan and part of the ‘Ultraviolet’ collection For the first time, Hogan worked with uranium glass, typically known for its glow-in-the-dark properties. Through a series of abstract and geometric shapes, the designer created an eclectic panorama of colourful glass objects that demonstrate the many ways light, shape and colour interact.