Friday, July 4, 2025

Renowned Glass Artist Abby Modell Featured in the Inaugural Medici Museum Exhibition 'ZODIAC: Mysterious Power of the Creative', with a VIP Panel & Reception on July 11th

 


Experience renowned glass artist Abby Modell in the exhibition, ZODIAC: Mysterious Power of the Creative, at the Medici Museum of Art. Her luminous sculptural works bring a cosmic elegance to this star-studded group show, presented by the Feuerman Sculpture Foundation. Collectors and art aficionados will enjoy a VIP Panel and Reception on Friday, July 11th from 5-8pm at the Medici Museum of Art in Howland, Ohio. Curated by Katelyn Amendolara-Russo, Executive Director of the Medici Museum, this groundbreaking show explores the astrological, psychological, and symbolic dimensions of creativity through contemporary art.

Abby Modell’s Cosmic Butterfly Trio Sculpture

The exhibition brings together emerging and established artists who interpret the mystical power of the zodiac in bold and unexpected ways—through sculpture, painting, and multimedia. Rather than focusing on specific zodiac signs, the selected works reflect a broader engagement with celestial forces and spiritual intuition.

Featured Artists and Panelists:

● Abetomiwa Gbadebo
● Carole A. Feuerman
● Donna Dodson
● Pilar Zeta
● Lorenzo Quinn
● Barbara Segal
● Abby Modell
● Eva Bader-Frank
● Dan Morgan
● Maria Pavlovska
● Nadine A. Ghaffar

The exhibition will be presented in both physical and digital formats, making it accessible to a global audience. A panel discussion featuring renowned artists and curators will complement the show, alongside educational programs and community outreach efforts. A total of 32 artists are showcased. “ZODIAC marks a powerful step forward in expanding the Medici Museum’s international footprint,” added Katelyn Amendolara-Russo. “This collaboration with the Feuerman Sculpture Foundation brings together visionary artists from around the globe, unified by creative intuition. It’s a privilege to position the Medici as a platform where global artistic voices converge in the heart of Ohio.”

Abby Modell’s Galactic Lollipop

Abby Modell’s new Galaxy Collection illustrates the movement and luminosity of the universe. The artist’s vision of celestial waterfalls and cosmic butterflies are interpreted throughout the collection which includes Wall Art, Sculptural Objects and LED Lighting. Modell specializes in hand-applied glass assemblages on three-dimensional surfaces, developed through her exploration of contemporary glass techniques.

Modell is a widely collected and acclaimed glass artist. She is currently exhibiting her work at the Medici Museum of Art with the Carole A. Feuerman Sculpture Foundation in the ZODIAC exhibition, on view April 30 – December 31, 2025. Her collection was most recently featured at Art Palm Beach 2025. She has exhibited her designs in the iconic Bloomingdale’s 2023 Holiday Windows flagship store in NYC, and at numerous fine art fairs and galleries including the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Salon Art + Design, Collectible NY, Scope Miami, Art New York, SOFA Chicago, and the Architectural Digest Design Show, New York City.

Modell’s work is in and has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery installation at the Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece, the First Heclectik-Art Glass International Biennial in Braga, Portugal and Commissioned collections include collaborations with Bloomingdale’s in 2016 and 2013, Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas luxury cruise ship, and the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt in New York City.

Abby Modell’s Cosmic Butterfly Trio Sculpture


Fine art collectors and design aficionados are invited to experience the ZODIAC: Mysterious Power of the Creative exhibition at the Medici Museum of Art presented by the Feuerman Sculpture Foundation featuring works by Abby Modell, guests will enjoy a VIP Panel & Reception on Friday, July 11th from 5-8pm at the Medici Museum of Art, located at 9350 E Market Street in Howland, Ohio 44484.

For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell




Preview New Works by Acclaimed Glass Artist Abby Modell in a Solo Presentation at Hamptons Fine Art Fair, July 10-13, 2025, Southampton Fairgrounds Booth #242

 


Abby Modell’s ‘Galaxy Collection’ expresses the complexity and beauty of the universe. Her spectacular world of handmade glass sculptural objects, wall art assemblages and LED lighting focuses on modern forms, refracted light and contemporary design. Art collectors and designers are invited to preview new works by renowned contemporary glass artist Abby Modell in a solo presentation at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, taking place July 10 – 13, 2025 at the Southampton Fairgrounds, Booth #242. Guests will enjoy the VIP Opening on Thursday, July 10th from 12:00pm – 9:30pm. Abby takes her creations to a new dazzling and dreamy dimension. Let your imagination guide you on this creative journey.

Abby Modell’s Star Ice Blue Wall Art (2024)
Mirror, hand-blown glass assemblage, fire-polished glass,

Swarovski crystals, DiamondDust™, framed 6’H x 4’W x 4”D
Photo ©Oleg March

Modell’s solo exhibit showcases spectacular new pieces including a series of ‘StarIce Waterfalls’ in brilliant ombre color palettes mixed with frosted translucent shades of glass and Swarovski crystals. Also shown are vibrantly colored oversized illuminated sculptural objects and playful new organic ‘Moon Mountains’ in mirrored, transparent and luster finishes. Metallic and neutral hues are incorporated into this body of work.

The ‘Galaxy Collection’ features glass assemblages using Modell’s DiamondDust™ that combines fire-polished with Swarovski crystals. It creates infinite reflections within the work. Each piece of glass is applied to the surface by hand, exemplifying the magic of the creative journey to create these unique works of art. Abby Modell was recently honored and named as a Swarovski Ingredient Brand Partner. Swarovski recognizes the quality and importance of her artistic work.

Abby Modell’s Organic MoonMountains Sculpture (2024)
Amethyst, Purple Luster (left to right)
Hand-blown glass, mirrored
approx. 20”H × 12”D each
Photo ©Oleg March

Modell is proud to partner with a zero-waste certified sustainable glass finishing studio committed to reducing environmental impact on our planet. By recirculating applied glass into many of Modell’s pieces during their creation, the studio honors and preserves the earth and our resources.

Abby Modell is a widely collected and acclaimed glass artist. She is currently exhibiting her work at the Medici Museum of Art with the Carole A. Feuerman Sculpture Foundation, Warren, OH and as a participating artist in the 2025 NYCxDESIGN show where she is launching her new fine art furniture collection ‘Abby Modell x Lorin Marsh.’ Her ‘Galaxy Collection’ was most recently featured at Art Palm Beach 2025. She has exhibited her designs in the iconic Bloomingdale’s 2023 Holiday Windows flagship store in NYC, and at numerous fine art fairs and galleries including the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Salon Art + Design, Collectible NY, Scope Miami, Art New York, SOFA Chicago, and the Architectural Digest Design Show, New York City.

Abby Modell’s Turquoise DiamondDust™ Bowl (2024)
Hand-blown glass, mirrored, fire-polished glass,
DiamondDust™, 18”D x 5.5”H
Photo ©Oleg March

Modell’s work is in and has been exhibited at private homes, corporate collections and museums, including the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the world headquarters of Morgan Stanley in New York City, the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, the Wit Gallery installation at the Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA, the First International Biennale of Santorini, Greece, the First Heclectik-Art Glass International Biennial in Braga, Portugal and as a part of the Collectors Tour for the Boca Raton Museum of Art, FL. Commissioned collections include three collaborations with Bloomingdale’s, and a sculpture series for Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas luxury cruise ship, and the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt in New York City. Abby is also a member of the Female Design Council.

Abby Modell’s Starburst Butterfly 1 Wall Art (2023)
Back-painted glass assemblage, mirror, hand-blown glass,
Swarovski crystals, framed 3’6”H x 7’W x 4”D
©Oleg March

Fine art collectors and design aficionados are invited to view new works by Abby Modell in a solo exhibition at Hamptons Fine Art Fair, July 10 – 13, 2025 at the Southampton Fairgrounds, Booth #242. Guests will enjoy the VIP Opening on on Thursday, July 10th from 12:00pm – 9:30pm.

For further information: www.abbymodell.com
Follow Abby Modell on Instagram @AbbyModell


Show Hours
VIP Opening: Thursday, July 10:
VIP “First-Look” Opening Preview: 12-5pm– Benefits Guild Hall
VIP Opening Preview Evening: 5-9:30pm – Benefits Parrish Art Museum

VIP Collectors Day Opening: Friday, July 11:
Early Session: 11am-3pm; Late Session: 3-7pm

General Admission:
Saturday, July 12: Early Session: 11am-3pm; Late Session: 3-7pm
Sunday, July 13: Early Session: 11am-3pm; Late Session: 3-6pm

Abby Modell’s Cosmic Illuminated Sculptures (2024)
Hand-blown glass, fire-polished glass, Swarovski crystals, DiamondDust™, LED
45”H x 10”W x 10”D each Photo ©Oleg March