James R. Harlan’s Exploration with Glass was created exclusively for the Trina Turk Palm Springs corner window in celebration of Modernism Week 2024. The installation is on display now – February 24, 2024.
James is a local Palm Springs architect and artist, who creates abstract suspended glass objects called RAYS. Each unique fused glass piece is strung on leather cord in an exploration of color and composition.
“One of James’ larger pieces was included in a group show at Gary Wexler’s studio in 2023, which sparked the idea of approaching James to design a grouping for Trina Turk’s corner window where the light would highlight the color of the RAYS. James’ work will carry on their tradition of exhibiting artists’ work during Modernism—last year they featured Dustin Gimbel’s ceramic cacti, and Aaronel deRoy Gruber ‘s acrylic sculptures were displayed the prior year,” says Turk.
The Exploration with Glass installation will showcase pieces assembled by hand and fused at 1300 degrees. No two pieces are alike. “I’ve always had a fascination with glass. The color, transparency and the reflective nature of glass inspires me”, says Harlan.
All RAYS are available for purchase at Trina Turk Palm Springs.
Photo by Dan Chavkin
