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Artist's Statement
In 1988 I took a course in glass blowing and within months decided to devote myself to glass blowing full-time. My science background, however, has continued to inform and direct my use of form and color. Those sensuous forms revealed by the electron microscope appear again and again in the curves and shapes of my glass.
I strive to allow the glass to retain a sense of fluidity and liquidity in its final form. My pieces are highly organic in shape with at least some asymmetry. I strive to allow shadows and optically active surfaces to emphasize the form of the glass. One line of vessels ‚ Dress Forms ‚ emphasizes the fluid curves of a woman dressed in classic, flowing fabrics.
In 1995 I developed a technique whereby glass can be blown onto (and remain integral with) a copper pipe. With this procedure I have created finial and finial-like components which can be incorporated into large structures. I have used this technique in glass and metal furniture, lamps and department store display fixtures.
