Jeffrey Stenbom's MFA exhibit in Top 10 best shows in 2015

Jeffrey Stenbom's MFA exhibition, "Thank You," was selected by Doug MacCash as one of the Top 10 New Orleans Art Exhibitions in 2015. MacCash interviewed Stenbom in March and recorded a video of the exhibition in the Carroll Gallery. Stenbom's thesis exhibit included  installations of cast glass military boots, bootprints and monumental glass dog tags. MacCash wrote, "Stenbom, who was a combat soldier during the Iraq War, said that for him, producing (glass) sculpture is key to coping with post traumatic stress disorder. 'More than talking in a group or something or taking medication, making artwork's been my therapy,' he said. In short, he said, 'art saved my life.'"

The original article and video can be viewed on nola.com.

Art Therapy: photos from Jeffrey Stenbom's gallery talk

Army veteran Jeffrey Stenbom, center, speaks to visitors about To Those Who Have, a kiln-cast glass, acrylic and vinyl-coated steel cable sculpture, during a tour of his MFA exhibit, “Thank You,” at the Carroll Gallery on Friday (March 6) on the Tulane University uptown campus. Creating art helps Stenbom cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. The show honors soldiers and the sacrifices they make to preserve freedom.

Mary Silva and Emily Acker stand on two of several kiln-cast glass slabs, titled Endless Imprint, scattered throughout the main gallery. The slabs were designed to resemble the base of traditional toy soldiers. Bootprints on the slabs were made from Stenbom’s combat boots and from the boots of fellow soldiers. Visitors are encouraged to stand on the slabs.

Everlasting Impact, also cast from Stenbom’s boots, stands alone in the back right gallery. The mirrored display case reflects the boots, multiplying them into the distance.

[photos: Paula Burch-Celentano, Tulane New Wave, March 9, 2015]

Jeffrey Stenbom named a 2015 NICHE Awards Finalist

MFA Candidate Jeffrey Stenbom was selected as a finalist in the 2015 NICHE Awards for the piece entitled Gone But Remembered in the Glass: Functional Category. 

Only seventy-five entries out of more than 1000 submissions were named finalists in this year's competition, sponsored by NICHE magazine. Judging was based on two main criteria: technical excellence, both in surface design and form, and a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought. Stenbom's MFA Thesis Exhibition, Thank You, will be on display at the Carroll Gallery from March 4-13. A reception will be held on Friday March 6 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Jeffrey Stenbom receives Silver Academic award at Emerge 2016

Army veteran and Tulane alumnus Jeffrey Stenbom (MFA, Glass, 2015) received the Silver Academic award at Bullseye's ninth biennial exhibition, Emerge 2016.

Stenbom's sculpture of monumental kiln-cast glass dog tags titled, To Those Who Have, was first shown in his MFA exhibition at Tulane University's Carroll Gallery.

Christopher Gray (MFA candidate, 2017) was also named a finalist in the competition.

[photo courtesy of Pamela Price Klebaum]

NOLA.COM: Artist-combat veteran Jeffrey Stenbom uses ghostly sculpture to cope with PTSD

By Doug MacCash, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on March 03, 2015 at 3:08 PM

Artist-combat veteran Jeffrey Stenbom's exhibit of ghostly glass sculpture titled "Thank You" is well worth a trip to the off-the-beaten-path Carroll Gallery on the Willow Street side of the Tulane University campus.

Stenbom, who was a combat soldier during the Iraq War, said that for him, producing sculpture is key to coping with posttraumatic stress disorder.

"More than talking in a group or something or taking medication, making artwork's been my therapy," he said. In short, he said, "art saved my life."

 read more + video and slideshow on NOLA.com

Jeffrey Stenbom: "Thank You"

The opening reception for Jeffrey Stenbom's MFA Thesis exhibition will be held on Friday, March 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Carroll Gallery in the Woldenberg Art Center.

Two Tulane Artists in Bullseye Glass Biennial

Christopher Gray (MFA candidate 2017) and Jeffrey Stenbom (MFA 2015) have been named finalists in Bullseye Glass' ninth biennial exhibition Emerge/Evolve 2016. The award ceremony for this international juried competition will take place on June 25 at the exhibition's opening reception at Bullseye Projects in Portland, Oregon. Shown: Christopher Gray, Meander White (L);  Jeffrey Stenbom, To Those Who Have (R).

Tulane/Newcomb Glass Art Exhibition at Longue Vue

Join Longue Vue House and Gardens for the Tulane/Newcomb Glass Art exhibition opening reception, featuring works from professors, graduate students and former students of the Tulane/Newcomb glass art program. Guests will explore a varied collection of sculptures made partially or wholly of glass.

Featured artists: Daniel Alley, Gene Koss, Weston Lambert, Andrew Ledford, Devon Murphy, Jeffrey Stenbom, Francine Stock and Lisa Tahir.

Reception: Saturday, April 18, 5-7pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124