Huang Menders Meridian

08/24/2025

Glassblowing artisan Cory Duda crafts a wine glass at the Simon Pearce studio in Quechee, VT. June 16, 2025.

Glassblowing is a glassforming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble (or parison) with the aid of a blowpipe (or blow tube). A person who blows glass is called a glassblower, glassmith, or gaffer. Glassblowing involves heating glass to extremely high temperatures to make it malleable. The initial melting of raw glass materials typically occurs at around 2,400 degrees Farenheit (1,320 degrees Celsius), where the glass becomes a liquid and appears almost white hot. Once molten, the glass is transferred to a working furnace where its temperature is reduced to approximately 2,000 F (1,090 C), appearing bright orange, which is the primary working temperature range for shaping. Most glassblowing is performed between 1,600 and 1,900 F (870 and 1,040 C).

08/12/2025

Hi everyone! Would you be so kind as to upvote our SXSW Meetup proposal at this link? It would mean the world to us. (You'll need to create an account but it's quick and easy) Thank you!

https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1753330346254001InET

08/07/2025

Hello lovely people!

We’re thrilled to share that our proposed Meet Up "Artists x Activists: Where Creative Talent Meets Determined Action" is being considered for SXSW! We need your vote to make it happen.

This brainstorming session is for artists, advocates, creatives, organizers, and allies who believe creative work has the power to move mountains. It’s not a panel. It’s a space for real collaboration, connecting those with a cause to those with the creative force to elevate it.

If this resonates with you, we’d be truly grateful for your support. Please take a moment to click and vote for our session in the SXSW PanelPicker here:

https://participate.sxsw.com/.../ses.../1753330346254001InET

It takes less than a minute and it helps ensure that the voices of artists and advocates working together for change are part of the conversation in Austin. Thank you for helping us bring this vision to life.

06/06/2025

06/05/2025

What a treat to exhibit at the Edward Hopper House Museum. Hopper's perspective in the use of light, and his interpretation of human loneliness and the need for belonging have always struck a chord with us.

05/21/2025

The new book genres for 2025 are mortifying yet vitally important to our world, common decency, and a just society. Bravo, for helping the public stay informed on important issues.

05/09/2025

Window washers in Chicago in May.

04/01/2025

Join us in Chicago at University of Illinois-Chicago School of Public Health next week as we exhibit The Power of Faces: Looking at the Global Refugee Crisis starting on World Health Day, April 7, throughout the week. Opening reception and Q&A with the photographers, lunch and Panel Session too!

03/14/2025

Excited to share this article written by Dr. Theresa Menders published in Adventure Medic on Psychological First Aid in crisis environments. Take a read!

03/11/2025

Thank you, for being, plain and simple, decent human beings. And we did wash our hands!

Side note: food was amazing at every course!

03/09/2025

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unwavering courage of women around the world. Through our documentary photography, we have had the honor of witnessing and capturing the stories of women who inspire change, lead communities, and persevere through unimaginable challenges.

From refugee camps to healthcare frontlines, from education initiatives to disaster relief efforts—women are at the heart of every story of resilience. Their voices matter. Their journeys deserve to be seen.

This , we invite you to explore the lives and experiences of the women we’ve photographed—each one a testament to the power of perseverance, hope, and humanity.

📸 See their stories at www.huangmenders.com