This solo exhibition includes thirty-five pieces of Miller’s oversized glass sculptures of food, drinks, and condiments, contextualized by 1950s diner fixtures and fittings. Inspired by the Pop Art movement of the 1960s—including Claes Oldenburg’s whimsical soft sculptures of everyday objects—as well as the artist’s own memories of visiting diners near his father’s motorcycle dealership, Miller builds upon a lineage of Pop Art with his brightly colored glasswork.
This exhibition was curated by Caitlin Swindell and organized by the Lowe Art Museum.
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Images:
- Suckers, 2022-23. Mold blown glass with wood, dimensions variable.
- M-n-S Palley Chip Co. est. 1956., 2023. Hot sculpted glass with steel, 7 x 30 x 15 inches (overall).
- Blue Plate Special Grouping, 2020. Glass, 24 x 22 x 22 inches (overall).
All works by John Miller. Photos: Mario Clarke. © John Miller
Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller was made possible by the Palley Family. Additional funding was provided by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; the City of Coral Gables; Beaux Arts Miami; and Lowe members.
