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Hasna Sal
Born
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityAmerican
Alma materLondon School of Journalism
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Occupation(s)Glass sculptor, architect, artist, author
SpouseThaju Salam
ChildrenAaram 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. She also taught design at the University of Kansas to architectural engineering students.[1][2] 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.[3][4]

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.[5] The nativity scene was installed at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Kansas City.[6] 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.[7]

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.[8]

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.” [9]

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.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

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.[16]

In September 2021, Sal won the new Kansas City International Airport concourse wall installation project. Sal is expected to complete installation in Fall 2022.[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] 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.[26][27]

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".[28]|[29]

In November 2021, Sal exhibited her Glass artwork and poetry installation titled "Into the Light" at the Westport Presbyterian Church.[30][31]

In January 2022, Sal exhibited her Glass artwork and poetry installation titled "Into the Light" at the Kansas City Museum.[32][33][34]

In February 2022, Benedictine College hosted Sal's artwork installation - "Into the Light" as part of their Social Justice Week.[35]

In June 2022, Sal received gallery representation with Eva Reynolds Gallery.[36]

In July 2022, Sal was prominently featured in a leading newspaper in Kerala for her work with glass. [37]

In July 2022, Sal formed a public art foundation called Hasna Sal Public Art Foundation.[38]

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.[39]

In September 2022, Sal's installation "Helping Hand" found a permanent place at the YWCA in St Joseph.[40][41]

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.[42][43][44]

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.[45]

In December 2022, Sal was chosen to showcase her work at the 41st Annual Smithsonian Craft Show to be held in May, 2023.[46]

References

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  2. ^ Alexander, Princy (8 August 2017). "Glass-ic Creations". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. ^ Kniggendorf, Anne (10 October 2018). "How an OP designer's handmade jewelry landed on the fashion runways of NY". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  4. ^ Nair Anand, Shilpa (31 May 2019). "Indian glass artist shines at Cannes". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  5. ^ Sreekumar, Priya (7 July 2018). "Bringing glass to life". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  6. ^ Kniggendorf, Anne (8 January 2019). "A Kansas City Church Starts The New Year By Celebrating A Muslim Artist's Christian Scene". KCUR. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  7. ^ "Local designer featured in New York Fashion Week". KSHB. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  8. ^ Nair Anand, Shilpa (19 September 2019). "Indian designer's glass jewellery at the New York Fashion Week". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  9. ^ Bollig, Joe (17 July 2020). "Art exhibit sheds light on human trafficking". The Leaven. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
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  24. ^ Steinmetz, Channa (28 February 2023). "How Kansas City's new airport terminal became a sprawling art gallery for 28 diverse creatives". StartlandNews. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
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  28. ^ Kansascity, Historic (11 October 2021). "2020 Historic Preservation Awards Virtual Celebration" (PDF). HKC. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  29. ^ Charbonneau, CJ (15 November 2021). "Honors: Hasna Sal". kcstudio. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  30. ^ WCAKC, ORG (12 November 2021). "OPENING: Into the Light: Glass Art and Poetry by Hasna Sal". WCKAC. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  31. ^ METROVOICE, NEWS (16 November 2021). "Local artist brings visuals to poems in unexpected ways". MVN. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  32. ^ Fertig, Judith (20 January 2022). "Architect and Glass Artist Hasna Sal Answers Four Questions". INKC. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  33. ^ Museum, Kansas City (20 January 2022). "Exhibits on View at Corinthian Hall". KCM. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  34. ^ Hoover, Abby (20 January 2022). "219: "Into the Light" with Hasna Sal". NEN. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  35. ^ Benedictine, edu (15 February 2022). "Benedictine College Hosts Art Installation by Hasna Sal". Benedictine.edu. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  36. ^ Fine Art Gallery, Eva Reynolds (11 June 2022). "Hasna Sal". Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  37. ^ .com, Mathrubhumi (11 July 2022). "ശ്രദ്ധിച്ചില്ലെങ്കിൽ അപകടങ്ങൾ സംഭവിക്കാം ;സൂക്ഷ്മതയോടെ ചില്ലുകൾ കൊണ്ട് മായാജാലം തീർക്കുന്ന ഹസ്ന". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  38. ^ sos, KS (27 July 2022). "Hasna Sal Public Art Foundation". KS SOS. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  39. ^ chianciano, biennale (11 August 2022). "ARTISTI CONTEMPORANEI – CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS 2022". Biennale Chianciano. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  40. ^ sj, ymca (15 September 2022). "Take Back the Night is an evening of remembering & honoring victims of domestic violence". YMCASJ. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  41. ^ Rowe, Courtney (17 October 2022). "Artist Hasna Sal offers 'Helping Hand' to YWCA". kqtv2abc. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  42. ^ org, KC Parks (19 October 2022). "Improved Independence Plaza Park Re-Opens". kcparks.org. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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