Justin Tarducci, BFA studied conceptual art in the prestigious glass program at the Rhode Island School of Design. His training involves working with many other talented glass artists including Michael Shiner, Tom Farbanish, and Boyd Sugiki. Justin Tarducci’s personal style has evolved from years of factory production and intensive academic training. Justin’s original blown lamps can be seen at Alma, a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.

Justin James Tardducci

Education

*Rhode Island School of Design Jun. 2001

Providence, RI.

BFA-Glass

Business Experience

*Anchor Bend Glassworks LLC May, 2003-Present

Newport, RI.

Co-Owner, Designer, & Producer.

*John Bolger Glass Inc. Aug. 2001- Feb. 2003

North Kingston, RI.

Head gaffer and shop manager for John Bolger Glass production.

*Alma Restaurant Jan. 2002

Brooklyn, NY.

Designed and produced glass lamps for renowned mexican restaurant

*Large Glass April- June 2001

Providence, RI.

Assisted in the development of a line of glass lampshades.

*Robert Williams in collaboration with Mark Dion Oct. 2000

Providence, RI.

Contributed to the making of alchemical and scientific glass pieces for a site specific project in Pennsylvania.

*Thames Glass Jul. 1992- Sep. 2000

Newport, RI.

Glass blower for Matthew Beuchner's production company.

*Pelham Bar and Grill Jun. 2000

Newport, RI.

Designed and created large outdoor glass lamp.

*Rhode Island School of Design Sep.-Dec. 1997

Providence, RI.

Assistant teacher for Beginning Hot Glass

(Justin torching through a sculptural piece.)

(The Anchor Bend team putting together one of Justin's original designs, the Espa series.)