The best part of the Anderson Resident Artist Program is that while every recipient begins with the same portfolio of Jacquelyn Anderson’s photography as inspiration, no two outcomes are ever the same. Anne C. Del Core’s end-of-residency exhibit was a striking reminder of that.
Del Core, a Sacramento-based glass mosaic artist and founder of Story Glass Mosaics, presented a collection inspired by something she believed resonated with everyone, regardless of age or where they lived: the moon. Both beautiful and enchanting, the more than 20 original pieces reflected that shared sense of wonder.
Crafted entirely in glass, each composition shifted with the light and the viewer’s perspective. No two people saw quite the same thing. Yet certain pieces in the collection needed no interpretation at all.
Her stunning rendition of the moon over nearby Lake Tahoe, water-inspired pieces that evoked memories of studying the sky over the ocean, and perhaps the most relatable works based on classic children’s books — Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, Guess How Much I Love You, and more — offered familiar moments of recognition.
“As I explored Jackie’s photography, I was struck by her ability to find beauty in both intimate moments and expansive landscapes. The moon became the perfect bridge between those perspectives – a universal symbol that connects people all around the world,” Del Core said.
“My Love Letters to the Moon series celebrates wonder, memory, and our shared experience beneath the same night sky, reflecting Jackie’s spirit of curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.”
And perhaps that is the magic of the Anderson Resident Artist Program: a single artist’s vision can spark an entirely new way of seeing.
Connect with Anne and her work at storyglassmosaics.com or @storyglassmosaics.