![]() Not for the faint hearted: creating under deadlined pressure Blown Away gave me the opportunity to forget about the bills and ‘real life’ and focus on what I do best: making art and making glass. Outside of these events, when I worked in my own studio, I was concerned with the bills and the stress of making sure that we were not losing money when working, in many ways stifling creativity. “Our FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE events were focused around a five-hour working slot, almost mirrored by the challenges for Blown Away.” “One of the main focuses of the studio was to offer pubic events and create and communicate about the art I was making with the public.” He shares. Taking things to the next level, John Moran became the co-founder and operator of his studio Gent Glas. The years of travelling around working in different studios opened him up to working with varying levels of professionalism and quality. The call for the show (and the following release) came at the perfect time for John. Don’t Just Fly, Sore Photo credits: David Leyes, Marble Media Official, and Blown Away Series. Although had a negative effect on the public side of the studio, it has given me the opportunity to refocus on my own work and find my way forward again.”Īrmed for Knowledge. It was going pretty well until covid hit. ![]() When I left the USA for Belgium in 2013, I pretty much put my career on hold to build the community and studio in Gent. “When the call for the show came out, I was struggling with the surging gas and electricity prices, while trying to manage post-covid. But that definitely does not translate to sales or financial stability. Of course, in many ways, I am recognized in high regard in the small subculture of the glass community. ![]() (Admittedly, this wasn’t how I was expecting our interview to start.) “It’s interesting how the show portrays each of us. “Honestly, I decided to out of desperation.” John shares. John Moran: entering the world of Blown Away Photo credits: David Leyes, Marble Media Official, and Blown Away Series. John Moran Under pressure: Creating in Blown Away series 3. Each contestant is an impressive glass artist in their own right. Note: if you have not seen series 3 yet, it is still worth a watch even if you know who wins! Blown Away celebrates creativity and the unique interpretations to each challenge. Why had he entered, what was the competition really like, how has this win affected his life as an artist now? Read ahead to learn his story. Focusing mainly on political commentary (but not without humour and wonder), his impressive talent for concept design is equally matched against product creation. Spoken about in high regard by the other contestants and judges, John Moran is no newbie to the world of glassblowing. Earlier this year, the Netflix series aired its third season internationally – and I was (dare I type it) genuinely Blown Away by the creativity displayed! Little did I know that soon after, I would be chatting with Blown Away Season 3 winner: John Moran. Heartwarming entertainment mixed with education, it explores the incredibly broad world of glassblowing, celebrating a group of competitors pushing the boundaries of what this temperamental substance can achieve. ![]() Whether you are familiar with the technique of glass blowing or not, the US competition series Blown Away is an instant hook for anyone interested in creative design.
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