Only recently has glass transitioned from science to art. In the 1960s, creative artists brought what was once only available in industrial settings to art studios in America. Equipped only with a modest furnace and rudimentary skills, the first innovators of studio glass revolutionized contemporary art. For those of us who understand art as a transcendental experience, our passion for glass sculpting is extremely sacred. It's the closest we can get to channeling our own light, imaginations, thoughts, and ideas, perhaps even our higher, spiritual selves. When I first began my artistic journey, fellow glass artist Chuck Boux generously allowed me to use his studio. After I had created my first piece there, he gave me one of the most memorable compliments I have ever received. He said, "You open a portal to serenity that I have never seen before." Soon, I became enchanted with the beauty of glass. My house was filled with glass art, to the point where my children approached me and said, "Mom, you have too much glass in the house." I jokingly replied that I would have to open a museum, and that's exactly what I went on to do.
Sharing the majesty of glass has since become one of my main purposes and I encourage you to experience glass art for yourself. Use it as inspiration to create a brighter future. Peer into the looking glass and let it inspire your own self-awareness, creativity, and imagination.
There is no substitute for being positive and having a positive outlook. The most valuable asset we have is our imagination. This gives us the ability to create brighter futures and help mankind.