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One reason for the high quality of Bullseye glass is that our workers really understand art glass — not only how to make it, but how to use it. Many Bullseye folks have an artistic side. Some of us spend our creative free time painting, designing, weaving and welding. The glass fanatics among us spend quite a lot of time working with glass outside of working hours. To honor this obsession, Bullseye sponsors an annual glass art competition for employees.
We thank the three Oregon artists who served as jurors for first second and third place: Jeff Wallin, Kim Osgood, and Jef Gunn. In addition to these prizes, a popular prize was awarded based on ballots cast by visitors to the Bullseye Resource Center during the early days of the show.
This year, twenty-six people entered works. They represent a wide variety of workers at Bullseye. Entrants' positions include batch crew, melter, caster, administrative assistant, research & education technician, warehouse crew, frit crew, maintenance crew, quality control crew, production manager, material handler, and frac blower. Below is some background about this year's prize winners.
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Craig Schwartz
Educational/Work Experience
Craig Schwartz was born on the banks of the Erie Canal & his lifelong dream of becoming a garbage man has not yet been fully realized.
Department
Production
Job Title
Caster
Time with Bullseye
Seven years.
What I Do
Casting glass has consumed approximately six pairs of boots, five resoles, thirty three t-shirts, thirteen pairs of pants, one hundred and seventy pairs of gloves, and socks & don't even get me going on socks.
Artist Statement
I wear long sleeve shirts all winter and short sleeve shirts all summer.
Bonnie Celeste
Educational/Work Experience
Told that art/design is not a good career choice. (1990)
BS from Buffalo State University in Elementary Education (1994)
Substitute teacher (1995 - 1998)
Service industry jobs (1994 - 2000)
Hired at the Bullseye RC (1999)
Department
R&E, RC Studio
Job Title
Instructor/Technician
Time with Bullseye
Five years and some change.
What I Do
Simply put, I prepare to teach, teach and then clean up. When I'm not doing one of these things, I can most likely be found working with the latest rod production style, sending email, or dipping mandrels.
Artist Statement
It is in my nature to gather and collect. I often use this energy in my work and hope to deliver a sense of calm reflection to rest upon, even if only for a moment.
Sam Andreakos
Educational/Work Experience
Stained glass restoration and commission work (1972-1979)
Relocated to Portland to learn the chemistry of glass making (1979)
Uroboros Glass Studios (1981)
Bullseye Glass Co. (1988)
Pilchuck Glass School, various workshops including teaching assistant for Lino and Rudi (1994) and Klaus (1997)
Received Saxe Award (1998)
Department
Production
Job Title
Plant Manager
Time with Bullseye
Seventeen years.
What I Do
Help to formulate, instigate, facilitate and orchestrate the daily production of 14,000 pounds of colored glass.
Artist Statement
I am exploring the illusion of complexity created from the repetitive use of a simple pattern while looking at the rhythms and tensions created by the use of these patterns.
Will Amend
Educational/Work Experience
Attended Mt. Hood Community College for 2 years
Portland State U. for 3 years: Classical Bass Performance major
On top of working here at Bullseye, I currently teach Bass and Jazz Rhythm section at George Fox University and play in three bands.
Department
Warehouse
Job Title
Shipping/Receiving
Time with Bullseye
One year.
What I Do
Pulling and shipping RC orders, stocking merchandise.
Artist Statement
I have always enjoyed building things and making flip-books. This seemed like a good way to combine the two. Stare at something long enough and all you will see is monotony.
Doug Hybertson
Educational/Work Experience
No education what-so-ever.
I know nothing! Oh, I went to
school once.
Department
Warehouse
Job Title
Warehouse 2
Time with Bullseye
Four years.
What I Do
I assemble customer orders and help maintain the warehouse.
Artist Statement
One day I will take over the world by using pretty glass to mesmerize my foe. There will be no use to resist my sheen!
Uriah P Roth
Educational/Work Experience
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Painting, Illustration
I once wanted to be a graphic designer — and then I met everyone else that wanted to do the same — so I am not.
Department
Production
Job Title
Material Handler
Time with Bullseye
Five years.
What I Do
I break what is made here.
Artist Statement
I break so much glass around the factory, I feel that I should try and put some back together.
If you are lonely, feed a stray cat.
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