Artist Statement
Glass is my passion!
Melting rods of Italian glass in a torch, I coax glass into shapes to form beads. My respect for the flow of the glass and its properties makes the glass and I equal partners in this creative process. I design jewelry with my miniature glass sculptures to create wearable glass art for women who are bold and dare to wear it.
My artistic journey began with exploring color, design and texture using textiles, and today I continue that exploration with glass which is a mix of art and science. The colors in glass come from their metallic content. Melting colored glass rods is combining metals in heat. The possibilities are endless and always exciting.
My current work is big, bold and whimsical and reflects the joy and excitement with which I embrace each new day. The raku pieces and leaves represent my more serious side.
What will come next? I’m open to the journey and will follow the flow of the glass.
