Glass House Arts
Glass House Arts, founded by MJ Brovold and Colin Jemmott, creates large-scale, interactive, and playful public art. Our work blends geometry, engineering, and imaginativeness to craft installations that invite exploration and foster connection.
Over the past decade, our art practice has evolved into a collaborative hub. Our workshop in Escondido is not just a fabrication space—it’s a gathering point for artists, engineers, and community members of all backgrounds. We specialize in bringing together people who might not consider themselves artists and giving them the tools, confidence, and support to create something extraordinary. From experienced welders to first-time creators, everyone contributes to the process, expanding their skills while deepening community bonds.
Our art isn't just about the finished pieces; it’s about the connections made along the way. Whether we’re debating construction techniques, hosting collaborative workdays, or building a 30-foot geometric structure, we aim to create art that both inspires and involves.
Our mission is to expand skills, share knowledge, and bring people together through the creation of large-scale public art. We believe art is a collaborative act that strengthens community and shows anyone they can be an artist.
MJ Brovold
Art: Last year I was a lead artist on the Temple of Floating Compression. I have also led or assisted with: Ellipse, MOOT, Cozy Danger, Click This One, the Kelp Forest, Tensegrity Icosahedron, and some more at regionals. I led the regional temple build - youtopia 2023 & was crew for Youtopia 2016 temple (burned at Element 11 2017).
Theme Camps: Leadership for a theme camp with a shifting name: Octomelon, L melon O P, Melonstone National Park, Fool’s Melon. I also led Fool’s Errand (a regional camp).
Volunteering: Gate, Art Curation, & Transportation departments at regionals and Temple Guardians at the big burn.
Production: I was a producer for Youtopia (SD regional) in 2023 and I have led departments within Content (City Planning & Theme Camp Liaison).
Other:
-Led consent workshops for theme camp leads in my region & produced resources.
-Brought burn art to our maker faire, SD Pride, Figment, & others. -Conducted the Census for Youtopia since its inception in 2015.
Colin Jemmott
Big Burn: Brought many large, interactive art pieces over the years, placed in camp, including cozy danger, quadcycle, couch swing, tensegrity icosahedron, MOOT v1, and more. Helped with San Diego CORE projects. 2023 Temple of Floating Compression was my first open playa placed art. Five years with Gate, one with PEERS.
Camped with Black Hole, Uli Babas, Melon Camp, Bacon Without Borders, Fool's Errand, Temple of Floating Compression art support camp, and open camping (like to keep it fresh).
Youtopia: San Diego regional burn: Formerly San Diego regional org (SDCAP) 501(c)3 board president (3 years). Various department lead roles including gate x3, transportation, logistics x2, sound. Lead artist on a half dozen granted art projects including 2023 temple, and crew on many more.