Specialties
Unique Gallery and Studio Synonymous With Quality Fine Arts, Brilliant Design, Superlative Craftsmanship. Glass in a variety of applications: Architecture, Lighting, Sculpture, Function, Gifts, Custom Recognition, Awards. Visit our Extensive Galleries. We offer Classes,Demonstrations, and Events.
History
Established in 1981.
In 1981 William Dexter and Karla Trinkley co-founded Taylor Backes glass studio in Boyertown, PA. Dexter and Trinkley both received BFA degrees from Tyler School of Art in Elkins Park, PA and MFA degrees from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI. Their work has been exhibited throughout the world and is in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the American Craft museum and the Corning Museum of Glass. In 1987 Dexter and Trinkley established Taylor Backes Gallery. Our extensive galleries feature a vast array of glass work representing many techniques and designs.
Meet the Business Owner: Dexter W.
Education
1981 Rhode Island School of Design, M.F.A. Degree
1979 Tyler School of Art, Pennsylvania, B.F.A. Degree
Professional experience and honors
2013 Artist as Hero; National Liberty Museum Phil., Pa
2007 Pagoda Award Lifetime Achievement
1996 - 2000 Instructor - Tyler School of Art
1996 Curator: "Time Lines", Site Specific Sculpture
Penn State University, Berks Campus, Reading, PA
1993 Guest Artist, Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA
1992 Instructor, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
1991 Guest Artist, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
1990 Masterworks Fellowship, Creative Glass Center of America, Millville, New Jersey
1990 Instructor, Fall Concentration Penland School, Penland, NC
1988 Instructor, Pilchuck School, Stanwood, Washington
1984 Co-Founder of Taylor Backes Studios with Karla Trinkley
Selected exhibitions
2000 *Somerhill Gallery, Chapel Hill, Nor