GROUP SHOW: GLASS COLLAB 5

Exhibition Dates : 23 September - 5 October 2025
Opening Reception : Wed 24 September 2025, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Glass Collab 5 comprises a group of Melbourne based glass makers primarily working sculpturally. Pushing glass-making techniques into a contemporary practice as emerging artists, each has adopted an individual and idiosyncratic approach working glass to express their observations, thoughts and responses to what they see and experience around them.

Andrew Pauley

Andrew Scott Pauley is a glass artist with kiln forming being his preferred process. He has completed several glass courses in the last six years exploring different techniques.

Andrew began his journey under the tutelage of Brenda Page from Blue Dog Glass.

Andrew is inherently curious and has a passion for nature and the relationship between all living things within our biosphere.

Exploring mixed media Andrew likes to use sculpting to mimic the natural world and replicate, primarily in glass. He also has an interest in combining the formation of geology using texture to create functional & ornamental glass works.

Colleen O’Loghlen

Colleen O’Loghlen works in kiln formed glass and as a silversmith working mostly with recycled silver, where possible and copper. Currently she is aspiring to combine these two mediums to create dynamic and unique jewellery.

After completing an Associate Diploma of Architectural Drafting and some subjects from the Diploma of Interior Design which was her introduction to glass and its early beginnings.

In 2010 she entered the Blue Dog Glass studio where her fascination with glass was fuelled.

Inquisitiveness has led Colleen to master classes at the Blue Dog Glass studio and overseas glass studios to broaden her knowledge of specific glass techniques. She continues to extend and refine her knowledge in the diversity of fused glass techniques

Colleen has exhibited her glass and silver jewellery in studio exhibitions, artist trails,  galleries, and retail outlets. Also working in the arts sector in a local gallery as a gallery retail shop coordinator, highlights some understanding in the workings of a gallery, with artists and spaces.

Neil Brenton

Neil Brenton is a glass artist, creating through slumping and kiln forming and has been exploring glass art under the tutelage of Brenda Page for over 10 years. He has also participated in a rolled glass masterclass in Canberra.

Neil is inspired by his travels of recent years, of sea, sky and how a human designed structure can blend into natural landscapes. He is currently working on pieces inspired by the ocean, from his journeys as a sea kayaker.

Neil continues to seek inspiration for his art, travelling through rural and coastal landscapes.

Elizabeth Cleland

Elizabeth has explored many aspects of kiln formed glass for over 20 years more recently focusing on kiln casting, and mark making through engraving and line.

By casting thick, sculptural pieces, Elizabeth leverages the clarity, colours, imperfections, distortions, and weight of glass to express ideas, emotions, and concepts. The abstract nature of her work leaves the glass to speak for itself - showing off in its own right - whilst encouraging viewers to investigate their own responses to what they see.

Elizabeth developed her technical and artistic skills through workshops and masterclasses at Blue Dog Glass Artists’ Studio and Canberra Glassworks with local and international artists. She was accepted for a sponsored placement for the Conduit; Building Connections masterclass with Kirstie Rae and Dr Mel Douglas at the Canberra Glassworks in 2021.

Elizabeth has exhibited in group shows since 2008, including regular inclusion in the annual Merri-bek Summer Shows, held at the Counihan Gallery, Brunswick VIC.

Michelle Leeder

Michelle’s art is inspired by a childhood spent growing up in East Gippsland, admiring fabulous sunsets across the land and seascapes, as well as more recent years spent in the colourful Cool Country of Victoria’s Central Highlands, immersed in the wide array of colourful natural beauty.

Her formal education is in Engineering and Corporate Management. She worked and raised her family in Melbourne with her husband. She has always been actively involved in her community, volunteering for various community groups and projects, utilising her professional knowledge and skillset to assist with achievement of community goals.

Michelle is fascinated by the medium of glass. She finds joy in strong mid-century modern colours, as well as the effects of transparency with light traversing through glass, creating warm and energetic impressions. 

For over 20 years Michelle’s interest has been working with lead-lighting and warm glass. She now focuses her time as an emerging artist with the aim of create pieces that bring people a sense of joy and pleasure.