The mission of the Plasma Art Alliance (PAA) is to promote illuminated plasma in glass as a sculptural art medium, foster public awareness of this art form through exhibitions, conferences and educational outreach, and support the exchange of information related to techniques and technologies essential to the advancement of the field. The PAA will serve the growing interest in this evolving art form for the mutual benefit of artists, enthusiasts and patrons.
History of the PAA:
The Plasma Art Alliance formed in 2017, following the opening of a group exhibition at the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) in Glendale, California. “The Art of Plasma” was the first exhibition of its kind, bringing together over 30 plasma light artists from around the globe. Plasma light art combines contemporary art glass practice with the physics of electromagnetism and the behaviors of noble gases in a high vacuum environment.
MONA’s then-director Kim Koga had discussions with artist co-curators Ed Kirshner and Wayne Strattman about their individual challenges of developing plasma light technologies as an art practice. This led to a larger group discussion identifying the need to further support the sharing of the art, science and technology necessary to explore this evolving art media. The group agreed to form the PAA, which now includes over 100 members and a growing network of resources.
The Art of Plasma group exhibition where the PAA was founded in 2017
