Where is Morgan Peterson now? 'Blown Away' Season 4 winner bags paid residency with glass legend Adriano Berengo
HAMILTON, ONTARIO: 'Blown Away' Season 4 winner Morgan Peterson recently won Netflix's glassblowing competition with her dark humor aesthetic. She created an extraordinary crime scene and the minute details blew away the judge, Katherine Gray, host Hunter March, and the guest, Adriano Berengo.
Morgan's longtime dream came true after she bagged the opportunity of all-expenses-paid residency in Venice Italy with glass legend Adriano.
The Netflix show judges were 'astonished' by Morgan's work, which she crafted within a mere ten hours. Throughout the competition, she exhibited a remarkable blend of imagination and unwavering tenacity, standing strong against her competitors.
Following her triumph in the Netflix competition, Morgan resumed her regular life in Seattle and has been savoring newfound fame. Notably, she had the opportunity to meet drag queen Lady Bunny. Additionally, she also recently participated in the Irish Glass Biennale and, displayed stunning glass art featuring realistic furniture.
The masterpiece took four years to complete as Morgan faced multiple setbacks. The glassblowing series winner has dedicated social media to promoting her latest Netflix gig.
'Blown Away' Season 4 star Morgan Peterson reflects on her win
'Blown Away' Season 4 star Morgan Peterson entered the Netflix glassblowing competition with high hopes, fueled by her confidence in the quality of her work.
Just before the winner announcement, Morgon expressed her feelings and noted that she had already earned her wins in the competition. Still, the winning title was something that she has always wanted to win.
However, after winning the Netflix show, Morgan admitted in the confessional, "It doesn't feel real. I can't believe that I made it all the way to the end, and not just to the end but I won." She further claimed that winning the show would change her life and now the world would recognize her real talent.
Morgan further noted, "Winning has given me the validation. It is okay. I did the right thing and other people liked it. I'm not just the creepy weirdo lurking in the background. I'm right up front."
How much does 'Blown Away' Season 4 winner Morgan Peterson receive?
'Blown Away' Season 4 winner Morgan Peterson received a whopping cash prize of $100,000 after she completed the fiery final challenge.
Besides the cash prize and a paid residency in Venice Italy with glass legend Adriano Berengo, Morgan received a residency at the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, where her final glass art would be displayed.
In the previous seasons, John Moran bagged a surprising opportunity of an art exhibition at the same museum with a $60,000 prize package.
The latest season of the Netflix show has been more challenging and pushed the limits of the contestants both physically and creatively. The competition was a bit bigger, bolder, and had extreme glassblowing tasks.
In Season 4 of the Netflix show, ten professional glassblowers faced off to create weird and whacky things.
The contestants included Arthur Wilson, Gemma Hollister, Hayden MacRae, Jonathan Capps, Karen Willenbrink Johnsen, Leana Quade, Morgan Peterson, Robert Burch, Ryan Blythe, and Ryan Thompson. Comedian and television host, Hunter March hosted the fourth installment of 'Blown Away'.
Hunter was joined by Canadian glass artist Katherine Gray as the resident judge.
'Blown Away' Season 4 is now available to stream on Netflix.