In the latest episode of Feed the Meter, host Patty Keyuranggul meets Oak Park artist Bryan Northup of bentbottle to discuss his latest glasswork project "Catching Hail." Northup utilizes glass salvaged from the Garfield Park Conservatory which was badly damaged during a summer hail storm in 2011. Northup transforms the glass shards into one-of-a-kind art bowls, available for purchase to help restore the conservatory.

Northup's glasswork is available for purchase at Green Home Experts, 823 S. Oak Park; the Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago; and Bright Olive Gallery, 27 Harrison

Northup's work is also availble for purchase online at etsy.com/shop/bentbottle

Mention "Feed the Meter" for 15% off the total purchase.