Hasna Sal Explained

Hasna Sal
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:London School of Journalism
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Occupation:Glass sculptor, architect, artist, author
Children:Aaram Zack Salam

Hasna Sal is an American glass sculptor known for designing and sculpting large-scale glass sculptures and glass jewelry.

Education and early career

Sal received a diploma with distinction in journalism from the London School of Journalism before studying architecture at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated with a NAAB accredited B. Arch degree magna cum laude in 2002. She then moved to Kansas to pursue a career in architecture. From 2006 to 2009, she also taught design at the University of Kansas to architectural engineering students in Lawrence KS as an Adjunct Professor.[1] [2] [3] She pursued Masters in Landscape Architecture at Harvard University in 2011 but left before receiving a degree. After a decade working as an architect, she began her career in glass art.[4] [5] Sal is pursuing a two-year research program at Harvard in Design in the Public Domain. She is also a faculty at the College of Arts and Sciences, Harvard as a Teaching Fellow.

Art career

In 2015, Sal started her own glass sculpture and jewelry company, Glass Concepts 360, in Olathe. Her sculptures include sculptural sinks, window panels, wall sculptures, coffee tables, light fixtures, tableware and jewelry, with "Art in Living" being the theme of her work. She created a 600-pound nativity triptych, measuring 7 feet 9 inches tall, 8 feet 6 inches wide and 2 feet deep, which was freestanding and lit with LED.[6] The nativity scene was installed at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Kansas City.[7] In March 2019, the Nativity Triptych was relocated to Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, KS.

In September 2018, Sal showcased her handmade jewelry at the New York Fashion Week in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Archana Kochhar. Sal was invited to return at the February 2019 New York Fashion Week for a solo show.[8]

In September 2019, Sal showcased her handmade glass accessories at the New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall, NYC in collaboration with Australian fashion designer Daniel Alexander. Sal was invited to return to the February 2020 New York Fashion Week for a solo show.[9]

In September 2019, Sal's glass sculptures were displayed as part of the Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant, an Indian restaurant in Topeka, owned by Sunil Gotru.[10]

In July 2020, Sal showcased thirteen wall sculptures in glass, with the pieces on display at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Leawood, Kansas. The theme of the exhibit was “human trafficking.” [11]

In October 2020, Sal completed a permanent exterior public art installation at Lykins Square Park in Kansas City MO, memorializing victims of human trafficking. These panels are in glass encased by metal frame. The title is "Into The Light". The installation consists of four panels which are 2 feet in width and 4 feet in height. They are placed 14 feet off ground level. The themes of the panels are isolation, damnation, redemption and salvation.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

In November 2020, Sal came on board the Public Art Master Plan Core Team for Johnson County Parks and Recreation Department.

In February 2021, Sal showcased a solo online exhibition of her sculptures hosted by RG Endres Gallery, an extension of the City Hall of the city of Prairie Village in Kansas. The online exhibition is expected to continue through the month of March.[18]

In September 2021, Sal won the new Kansas City International Airport concourse wall installation project. Sal is expected to complete installation in Fall 2022.[19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] Watch NowWatch Now

In October 2021, Sal received selection in an international open-call competition to present at the Larnaca Biennale in Larnaca, Cyprus. The Biennale is to showcase from 13 October to 26 November 2021.[28] [29]

In November 2021, Sal published her book titled Poems of Glass.

In November 2021, Sal won Neighborhood Stabilization Merit Award by Historic Kansas City for her memorial installation titled "Into the Light".[30] |[31]

In November 2021, Sal exhibited her Glass artwork and poetry installation titled "Into the Light" at the Westport Presbyterian Church.[32] [33]

In January 2022, Sal exhibited her Glass artwork and poetry installation titled "Into the Light" at the Kansas City Museum.[34] [35] [36]

In February 2022, Benedictine College hosted Sal's artwork installation - "Into the Light" as part of their Social Justice Week.[37]

In June 2022, Sal received gallery representation with Eva Reynolds Gallery.[38]

In July 2022, Sal was prominently featured in a leading newspaper in Kerala for her work with glass.[39]

In July 2022, Sal formed a public art foundation called Hasna Sal Public Art Foundation.[40]

In August 2022, Sal was one of the 150 artists selected from 40 nations to feature at the international competition by Biennale Chianciano in Italy.[41]

In September 2022, Sal's installation "Helping Hand" found a permanent place at the YWCA in St Joseph.[42] [43]

In October 2022, Sal's permanent exterior public art installation ‘Live in Light ‘, comprising 03 painted and lighted glass panels on steel posts were installed at Independence Plaza Park, Kansas City MO.[44] [45] [46]

In November 2022, Sal's two prominent artwork installations - Lykins Park and Camaraderie which address the issue of human trafficking became part of the Kansas City Museum’s permanent collection.[47]

In December 2022, Sal was chosen to showcase her work at the 41st Annual Smithsonian Craft Show to be held in May, 2023.[48]

In March 2024, Sal secured a place in the Girl Power international group show by HMVC Gallery New York. The Exhibit is set to be showcased from March 1st to March 31st, 2024. Sal’s glass painting titled ‘ Eternal’ has been selected by HMVC Gallery New York for its upcoming show titled ‘Girl Power’.[49]

In March 2024, Sal’s glass painting titled Motherhood was displayed on the billboard of Times Square, New York City as part of the winning entries of a national competition by HMVC Gallery New York.[50]

Notes and References

  1. News: Nair Anand . Shilpa . Sparkling on the runway . 22 February 2019 . The Hindu . 5 October 2018.
  2. News: Alexander . Princy . Glass-ic Creations . https://web.archive.org/web/20190223020427/http://cms.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2017/aug/08/glass-ic-creations-1640317.html . dead . February 23, 2019 . 22 February 2019 . The New Indian Express . 8 August 2017.
  3. News: Bush . Ann Marie . KU students create elemental artwork . 26 April 2009 . CJ Online . 26 April 2009.
  4. News: Kniggendorf . Anne . How an OP designer's handmade jewelry landed on the fashion runways of NY . 22 February 2019 . The Kansas City Star . 10 October 2018.
  5. News: Nair Anand . Shilpa . Indian glass artist shines at Cannes . 4 March 2021 . The Hindu . 31 May 2019.
  6. News: Sreekumar . Priya . Bringing glass to life . 22 February 2019 . Deccan Chronicle . 7 July 2018.
  7. News: Kniggendorf . Anne . A Kansas City Church Starts The New Year By Celebrating A Muslim Artist's Christian Scene . 22 February 2019 . KCUR . 8 January 2019.
  8. News: Local designer featured in New York Fashion Week . 22 February 2019 . KSHB . 4 October 2018.
  9. News: Nair Anand . Shilpa . Indian designer's glass jewellery at the New York Fashion Week . 10 December 2019 . The Hindu . 19 September 2019.
  10. News: Yarborough . India . Local restaurant owner hopes to offer something different . 21 September 2019 . CJ Online . 21 September 2019.
  11. News: Bollig . Joe . Art exhibit sheds light on human trafficking . 20 July 2020 . The Leaven . 17 July 2020.
  12. News: Hoover . Abby . Art installation to memorialize victims of human trafficking in Lykins Park . 18 September 2020 . Northeast News . 16 September 2020.
  13. News: Hoover . Abby . Memorial to human trafficking victims installed in Lykins park . 10 November 2020 . Northeast News . 28 October 2020.
  14. News: Writer . Manorama . ചില്ലിൽ വീർപ്പുമുട്ടി സങ്കടക്കടൽ . 10 November 2020 . Manorama Online . 30 October 2020.
  15. News: Buster . Amy . Nation's first memorial to human trafficking to be unveiled Oct. 24 in Kansas City . 10 November 2020 . Metro Voice News . 17 October 2020.
  16. News: Wilke . Teresa . Annie Struby, Blueprint for Safety Coordinator at Rose Brooks Center and Memorial Honoring Sex Trafficking Victims . 10 November 2020 . Kansas City Community Radio KKFI. 19 October 2020.
  17. News: Kniggendorf . Anne . First Memorial To Survivors Of Sex Trafficking To Be Unveiled At Lykins Square Park In Kansas City . 10 November 2020 . KCUR. 22 October 2020.
  18. News: Village . Prairie . The Prairie Village Arts Council is pleased to feature the work of renowned local artist Hasna Salam. . 15 February 2021 . ARTSPV. 31 January 2021.
  19. News: KCI . Fly . 19 KC-Area Artists Announced for Kansas City International Airport New Terminal Public Art. . 10 September 2021 . FLYKCI. 3 September 2021.
  20. News: Godburn . Hailey . Final artists selected for new Kansas City International Airport terminal. . 10 September 2021 . KSHB. 3 September 2021.
  21. News: Karash . Julius . Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts: Kansas City Spirit Takes Flight in KCI Public Art Selections. . 10 September 2021 . KCSTUDIO. 3 September 2021.
  22. News: Toyoshiba . Jill . Watch as artist creates work on 'glass canvas' for the new terminal at KCI. 10 April 2022 . KansanCity. 10 April 2022.
  23. News: Cronkleton . Robert A . Here’s an inside look at 10 artworks you’ll find at the new KCI airport terminal. 27 April 2022 . KansanCity. 27 April 2022.
  24. News: Koch . Makenzie . Unique art you’ll find at the new KCI Airport terminal. 25 January 2023 . Fox4kc. 25 January 2023.
  25. News: Collison . Kevin . Rave Reviews for New KC Airport ‘Art’ Terminal at Dry Run. 15 February 2023 . Cityscenekc. 15 February 2023.
  26. News: Steinmetz . Channa . How Kansas City’s new airport terminal became a sprawling art gallery for 28 diverse creatives. 28 February 2023. StartlandNews. 28 February 2023.
  27. News: Karash . Julius A . Balancing KC’s Needs for Public Art, Smooth Streets. 16 March 2023 . Flatlandkc. 16 March 2023.
  28. News: Phile News . The . Larnaca Biennale 2021: The participating artists. . 15 October 2021 . PHILENEWS. 13 October 2021.
  29. News: Godburn . Hailey . Final artists selected for new Kansas City International Airport terminal. . 15 October 2021 . KSHB. 13 October 2021.
  30. News: Kansascity . Historic . 2020 Historic Preservation Awards Virtual Celebration. . 15 November 2021 . HKC. 11 October 2021.
  31. News: Charbonneau . CJ . Honors: Hasna Sal . 15 November 2021 . kcstudio. 15 November 2021.
  32. News: WCAKC . ORG . OPENING: Into the Light: Glass Art and Poetry by Hasna Sal. . 15 November 2021 . WCKAC. 12 November 2021.
  33. News: METROVOICE . NEWS . Local artist brings visuals to poems in unexpected ways. . 16 November 2021 . MVN. 16 November 2021.
  34. News: Fertig . Judith . Architect and Glass Artist Hasna Sal Answers Four Questions. 20 January 2022. INKC. 20 January 2022.
  35. News: Museum . Kansas City . Exhibits on View at Corinthian Hall. 20 January 2022 . KCM. 20 January 2022.
  36. News: Hoover . Abby . 219: "Into the Light" with Hasna Sal. 20 January 2022 . NEN. 20 January 2022.
  37. News: Benedictine . edu . Benedictine College Hosts Art Installation by Hasna Sal . 15 February 2022 . Benedictine.edu. 15 February 2022.
  38. News: Fine Art Gallery . Eva Reynolds . Hasna Sal. 11 June 2022 . Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery. 11 June 2022.
  39. News: .com . Mathrubhumi . ശ്രദ്ധിച്ചില്ലെങ്കിൽ അപകടങ്ങൾ സംഭവിക്കാം ;സൂക്ഷ്മതയോടെ ചില്ലുകൾ കൊണ്ട് മായാജാലം തീർക്കുന്ന ഹസ്ന.. 11 July 2022 . Mathrubhumi. 11 July 2022.
  40. News: sos. KS . Hasna Sal Public Art Foundation.. 27 July 2022 . KS SOS. 27 July 2022.
  41. News: chianciano . biennale . ARTISTI CONTEMPORANEI – CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS 2022. 11 August 2022 . Biennale Chianciano. 11 August 2022.
  42. News: sj . ymca . Take Back the Night is an evening of remembering & honoring victims of domestic violence. 25 September 2022 . YMCASJ. 15 September 2022.
  43. News: Rowe . Courtney . Artist Hasna Sal offers 'Helping Hand' to YWCA. 17 September 2022 . kqtv2abc. 17 October 2022.
  44. News: org . KC Parks . Improved Independence Plaza Park Re-Opens. 19 October 2022 . kcparks.org. 19 October 2022.
  45. News: Hoover . Abby . Hasna Sal’s newest installation brings light to Independence Plaza Park. 16 November 2022 . northeastnews. 16 November 2022 .
  46. News: Studio . KC . New Public Artwork Installed in Independence Plaza Park. 19 December 2022 . KC Studio. 19 December 2022 .
  47. News: Studio . KC . Kansas City Museum Unveils New Site-Specific Artworks by KC Area Artists. 14 November 2022 . KC Studio. 14 November 2022.
  48. News: Craft Show . Smithsonian . Smithsonian Craft Show, Celebrating the American Spirit. 20 December 2022 . Smithsonian Craft Show. 20 December 2022.
  49. News: Gallery . HMVC . HMVC Stage Room. HMVC Gallery.
  50. News: Gallery . HMVC . HMVC Stage Room. HMVC Gallery.

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