Jacksonville University student and glass blower Nick Beaman is exhibiting at The Next Gallery. The art glass pieces on display were created with the “murrine” technique, which has been traced to Egyptian artisans who developed the method in the third to first centuries B.C. The discipline was revived by Venetian glassmakers in the 16th century and is used for all types of art from jewelry to sculptures, as in the case of Beaman’s work. He said the first step of the three-hour process is to lay four pieces of glass on a metal plate, which is placed in a furnace and heated to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. “Then I bring it out and blow it into the shape I want,” said Beaman. The Next Gallery is at 203 N. Laura St. Call 356-3474 for hours or an appointment.