Sugar Magnolia was honored to host the very first Jon "Glass Man" Gardner artist showing in January of 2011. Since then Jon has displayed his work in numerous shops and galleries and become quite popular with our customers. We're happy to welcome Jon back as the Artist of... the Month in May.
Jon Glass Man Gardner has been surrounded by glass most of his adult life. He started out by cutting it to be installed in house windows about 20 years ago. Then 15 years ago he transitioned to replacing glass in automobiles. All the while being known as the "Glassman" wherever he went.
It wasnt until 2 years ago that the title "Artist" was added to his resume.Jon decided to start painting ON glass. This painter doesn't use paintbrushes and the minute detail and depth that is seen in all his pieces is actually done using nothing but spray paint and his two hands.
Pictured is a piece that has been chosen by the Osceola Center for the Arts as part of a juried art show for May.
Jon's artist reception will be held Friday, May 4 from 5-8 pm. Free food from Cobblestone Cafe will be served.
Additionally, Jon will be live painting Friday, May 18th in front of Sugar Magnolia during Hipstoric Happy Hour. Most of our downtown merchants will be open late on the 18th and will offer a drawing for a free gift basket filled with goodies from local shops. There will be live music throughout downtown.
Sugar Magnolia is located at 1035 Pennsylvania Ave. Phone number is 407-891-0155. You can find us on Facebook as Sugar Magnolia, St. Cloud.
