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Cedric Mitchell for Heath Ceramics The cocktail mixer and tumblers are available now in emerald and amber colors. Photo: Lisa Ferkel courtesy of Heath Ceramics Heath Ceramics continues to embrace an experimental and highly collaborative spirit in media beyond clay. The Bay Area brand tapped Oklahoma-raised and Los Angeles–based glassblower Cedric Mitchell for a new collection that comprises a series of elegant bottles and vases with restrained Memphis vibes, plus jewel-toned cocktail stirring glasses and tumblers that are the perfect excuse to host a warm-weather gathering. Mitchell is also an accomplished glassblowing instructor and a team member of nonprofit organization Crafting the Future,...

AIR MAX PRE-DAY Air Style by Ade AIR MAX PRE-DAY How do you elevate the look of an artist like Cedric Mitchell? With the Air Max Pre-Day, of course. Its retro style and bright colors channel the glassblower's own vibrant, ’80s-inspired art. "I would describe my style as based around work wear—like a lot of muted things and pops of color."  

Cedric Mitchell final presenter in Alfred University School of Art and Design Black Glass Artist Series Cedric Mitchell, the last of three artists visiting Alfred University as part of the School of Art and Design’s Black Glass Artist Series, will be on campus the week of Feb. 21. ALFRED, NY— Cedric Mitchell, the last of three artists visiting Alfred University as part of the School of Art and Design’s Black Glass Artist Series, will be on campus the week of Feb. 21.Mitchell, a Los Angeles-based glass artist inspired by an eccentric mix of graffiti art, pop culture, mid-century modern and...

American Craft Council Open Studios:Cedric Mitchell | California Home+Design L.A.-based glass artist Cedric Mitchell discovered his love for the craft while pursuing his passion as a hip-hop lyricist. Raised and educated in Oklahoma, he quickly grew from apprentice to instructor at the Tulsa Glassblowing School. Now, Mitchell has coalesced his two talents into a refreshing spin on the art of glass inspired by graffiti, pop culture, mid-century design and Memphis design. Here, he shares more on his practice and why the American Craft Council was a strategic platform to showcase his work. Author:Lindsey Shook -Why did you participate in San...