Bent Neon Gallery Comes Alive With Light When Light Bends: The Glassity Partnership At Bent Neon Gallery, artists Kory Sherer and Stephen Black join forces in Glassity, a collaboration that merges century-old neon craft with emerging AR technology, creating installations where glowing sculptures interact with floating holographic photographs. Sherer has illuminated spaces across North America with works ranging from commercial signs to art featured in video games like Destiny Two. His signature Neon Jeep showcases the technical precision of three-dimensional glass bending, earning him more than 100,000 Instagram followers. Black brings an equally innovative perspective through augmented reality, with works in Columbia University and Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography collections. The Toledo native has presented AR projects at MIT, Hong Kong PolyU, and Detroit Public Library. His practice spans photography, video, and writing, adding further depth to his AR work. Immersive Encounters with Neon and AR From September 26 to October 4, Bent Neon Gallery transforms into a free glowing workshop where Kory Sherer bends glass before your eyes and Stephen Black guides visitors through hands- on AR creations. Guests leave not only with a deeper appreciation of neon and technology, but also with simple take-home projects that bring the experience to life. QUICK SCROLL Two Toledo artists combine century-old neon sculpture with augmented reality technology in experimental gallery installations and workshops. @bubikofoodtour @bentcustomneon
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