Edge of Presence

Exhibition Statement  

Edge of Presence is a sculptural body of work that employs glass to examine mortality, reflection, and the human condition. Developed during a residency at Canberra Glassworks and later expanded in the artist’s studio, the exhibition presents sculptural glass pieces alongside large-scale photographic works. 

At its centre, Edge of Presence is about holding space for pause, transition, and stillness. The works invite quiet consideration of what shapes us, what we carry, and how we might meet life’s endings with reflection and, perhaps, gratitude. 

Artist Biography 

Brenda Page studied Fine Art at RMIT before completing a four-year degree in Ceramic Design with a major in Glass at Monash University in 1992. While she began her training in the hot glass studio, her practice soon shifted towards kiln-formed processes that allowed for a more direct engagement with material and surface. Today, her work is defined by the integration of screen-printed imagery with cast and kiln-formed glass,  Brenda has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally, with solo exhibitions at Craft Victoria, the National Glass Centre, and Gabriel Gallery. Her work has been selected for major awards including the Tom Malone Prize, Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Deakin Small Sculpture Award, Experimental Print Prize, Hobart Art Prize, New Glass Review, and the Yering Station Sculpture Award. She has received significant recognition, including the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award for Sculpture, the Yering Station Sculpture Award, and the Walker Street Gallery Award. 

Alongside her practice, Brenda has contributed to the development of contemporary glass in Australia through workshops, mentorships, and collaborations with artists locally and abroad. In 2003, she established Blue Dog Glass, an open-access studio that continues to support technical excellence and innovation within the glass community.  

In 2025, Brenda was awarded an Ausglass Lifetime Membership in recognition of her sustained contribution to glass art in Australia. Brenda lives in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria.