“On a recent evening I stopped by the Holocaust Memorial at Beth Israel Congregation. I was taken back by the detail of the lighting at night against the dark sky. The Memorial is open free to the public 24/7/365. Plans are underway to include the Memorial on tours of sites in Jackson as well as religious services by the Synagogue.”READ MORE
1817-2017 Commemorative Mississippi Glass Art by the Artisans of Pearl River Glass Studio
This year the state of Mississippi is two hundred years old. Pearl River Glass Studio is celebrating by creating, in glass art, a commemorative Mississippi. The art pieces are available for you in the Design Arts Market, our in-house store of our glass creations and other Made in Midtown products.
Each Mississippi is as unique as the people of our home state. Our glass artists design a pattern of color and transparency that reflect our creative spirit. These memorable keepsakes are great gifts that will impress your family and friends with your thoughtfulness and generosity.READ MORE
Our annual ornaments are ready. Stop by the studio’s Design Arts Market to purchase. Also, we will be at Chimneyville Crafts Festival December 1-3 with a variety of inventory.
On Friday, October 21, we will celebrate the special grand opening of our new Design Arts Market. Also, on display will be an exhibit, dating back to 1973, of Andy Young’s forty year retrospective of leaded stained glass.
Opening exhibits starts at 5 p.m. at Pearl River Studio Gallery. Refreshments will be served.
The Holocaust Memorial tells the compelling story through images in glass art. When I was asked to prepare a design for the Holocaust Memorial I gladly accepted knowing the challenges ahead for me and my studio team. All along the way members of the Beth Israel Congregation have been supportive by allowing us the freedom to express the ideas shown here. The images ground us in the key points of the Holocaust narrative. The abstract images allow each viewer the freedom to experience the Holocaust Memorial for themselves.READ MORE