Josiah McElheny- Some Pictures of the Infinite

Ready for a glance at infinity? The new exhibition "Some Pictures of the Infinite" by Josiah McElheny opens tomorrow (June 22nd) at the Boston ICA (through October 14th 2012) 
Born in Boston in 1966, Josiah McElheny lives and works in New York City today and creates stunning pieces out of glass, mirrors and chrome.

Trained under master glassblower Ronald Willkins, McElheny worked as an apprentice to renowned glassblowers Jan-Erik Ritzmna, Sven-Ake Caarlson, and Lino Tagliapietra. 


His often massive sculptures are inspired by the enormity of the universe, and phenomena of astronomy, a fascination that was nurtured through a long-term collaboration with the astronomer David Weinberg. Their partnership has resulted in multiple artworks, like the sculptures below, picturing his interpretation of  the origins of the universe, in particular the Big Bang theory. 

Josiah McElheny, Island Universe, 2008. Handblown and press-molded glass, chrome-plated aluminum, electric lighting, rigging. Dimensions variable; largest element: approx. 12 feet in diameter; smallest element: approx. 7 feet in diameter. Photo Credit: Todd-White Art Photography, London

Josiah McElheny, Scale Model for a Totally Reflective Landscape (Industry), 2007. Handblown mirrored glass, low-iron industrial mirror, wood, 13 x 44 x 20 inches. Private collection. Photo Credit: Tom Van Eynde

Josiah McElheny, "Island Universe" (installation view), 2009. Courtesy the artist, Donald Young Gallery, Chicago, and Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York.

Josiah McElheny: Some Pictures of the Infinite 
On view from June 22nd through October 14th 2012
Institute of Contemporary Art 100 Northern Ave.Boston, MA 02210(617) 478-3100