The 4 L.I.F.E. (Four Leaders In Full Effect) Group
Autonoma’s fifth edition was developed in collaboration with Foci MCGA — Minnesota’s only non-profit public access glass studio and education center — in partnership with Project for Pride in Living, as part of their program LEAP, offering education, support and tutoring to young glass makers from communities affected by systemic inequalities. Ariana, Izaiah, Jorge and Moncies traveled to Venice for a 10-day workshop including cultural visits in the city and hands-on experiences in the Murano hotshops. The participants worked side-by-side with local glassmasters, crafting small glass sculptures that were eventually assembled into one collaborative installation.