“To Know A Veil” — An Opportunity Realized

To Know A Veil serves as an important milestone in the artists’ careers, showcasing the efforts of more than ten years experimenting with the pour casting technique.

—Amy G. Moorefield, Executive Director, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

An Opportunity Realized in Support of YOUR collection

The museum is proud to announce the acquisition of this stunning work by John Littleton and Kate Vogel, To Know a Veil. This pour cast work was featured in Between Us and is one of the final pieces in the Clarity Imprisoned series. The acquisition of this piece continues a tradition of supporting artists through the purchase of their work.

The acquisition was made possible by 24 generous donors, from across the U.S., who help the museum achieve our mission of providing glass experiences to spark fun, kindle creativity and illuminate learning for all.

Christie and Peter Dionisopoulos
Sharon and John Amdall
Kathleen and Robert Brost
Kate and Ben Bruns
Gordon Park
Bonita Marx and John Laing
Thomas Prosser
Lloyd and Jan Hughes
Rebecca Brown
Kristin Krause and Scott Patulski
Mary Ellyn and Dave Vicksta
Christine Waterhouse
Frank Juarez
Amy G. Moorefield
Jan Smith
Leslie Baier
Kirsten Buckstaff
Gracia Drew
Audrey Handler
Thomas and Kathryn Langkammer
Barbara and William Kelly
Jonathon and Marjorie Sutter
Gillian Leggett and Anne Cote
Reid and Patricia Schoonover

We are truly grateful for the generosity of these patrons who, along with support from the Museum’s acquisition fund, have made this vision a reality. Thank you.

About the Artists:

Kate Vogel and John Littleton’s creative partnership began in 1979 after meeting as art students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.  Their work has appeared in several group exhibitions, such as the Sculpture Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) in Chicago and the Smithsonian Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C. Their glass works can also be seen in private and public collections in North America, Europe, and Asia.