![]() All the participants were very cooperative despite the fact that we were in competition with one another.ĮV: Between the moment where the episode’s challenge was revealed and the start of the timer, did you have time to reflect on your concept and prepare for its realization? (We’re thinking – amongst others – of the Pop Art challenge!) ![]() Janusz Posniak, because he managed to control his environment in a studio space where it was almost impossible. Momoko Schafer, because she is a young artist with such incredible confidence. Deborah Czeresko, because her approach to glass is very detached from technique. PP: A few people impressed me throughout the competition. My English skills are decent enough, but I don’t think people could realize at what point it was difficult for me to express my ideas in a clear and concise manner.ĮV: Which other contestant impressed you the most? It was tough because I didn’t have a second chance to say the right thing at the right time! The reflection time was to short to use the proper terminology. PP: I wasn’t intimidated by the fact of being the only Québécois, but I knew that I would have an additional degree of difficulty to explain my work. I saw the competition as an opportunity to showcase blown glass art not so much in the actual object, but more in the studio performance.ĮV: Out of the ten candidates selected for the show, you were the only Francophone and sole contestant from the province of Québec – did you feel intimidated by that reality? But discussing the idea with workmates in the hot shop, interest settled in. Patrick Primeau: At first, I didn’t feel enthralled by the concept. A televised reality competition for glassblowers, now streaming on NetflixĮspace VERRE: We’re curious – what was your initial reaction to the casting call for the show?
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