For me, creating art has been an evolutionary process spanning decades of work in metal, paint, and glass. My glasswork applies the skills developed working in paint and metal with the time-honored traditions of great glassmakers.

I began working in glass drawn to its unique ability to transmit and refract light, and because of the purity of color that can only be attained with glass. Initially I was fascinated by the concept of capturing a fleeting moment of beauty in a material that will last for thousands of years. My early sculptures were created by responding to natural events like a sunrise as I matched passionate impressionism with the unique properties of glass to transmit light and color. I carve the work into sensual shapes that invite the viewer to experience the work with hands as well as eyes. I continue to explore ways to reflect the beauty of nature in glass.

As I seek new ways to bring the experiences of life to my work, I find a sense of equilibrium emerges between memories steeped in time and the passionate intensity of the creative process. By beginning with clay, my hands are able to translate memories and emotion into shapes that spring forth from the mud. From the clay models, I create glass sculptures with kiln and carving tools. Sometimes, I recast the glass into bronze, a more time-honored and traditional sculpture material.

Recently I’ve been working on a series that reflects life experiences, from working in the fields as a child, to the feelings of estrangement, being in love, spiritual awareness, passion for art, and an overarching sense of gratitude for the many blessings of my life.