Glass
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“I have always liked hard physical activity and one summer I got a chance to work for a glassblower. I really enjoyed it because it was creative but also physical, like a sport. Glassblowing is art, craft and sport all rolled into one. Even now, 20 years later, I still get a thrill out of making a really nice piece of glass...." |
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“Elias Studios is a hot glass studio located in the coastal village of Westport, Massachusetts. John and Jennie Elias, a husband and wife team, have worked together since 1991 to create a line of colorful, blown glass ornaments, vases and jewelry. Their specialty is unique color combinations. John uses his many years of glassblowing experience to create excitement in each piece... |
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“Exploring the color and refraction of light is what inspires me. My relationship with living on the water supports my journey...." |
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“When asked to describe my work in glass, I use such terms as: whimsical, functional, sculptural, colorful, sensual, intricate and thought provoking. I am always eager to discuss the creative process as it provides me with an opportunity to offer an insider’s view into both the required mechanical skills and the thought processes that go on while making an art form...." |
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“I love to sit simply in my studio, be present and allow the glass to seemingly arrange itself. Upon removing the fused pieces from the kiln, I am always intrigued and delighted by the magical transformation that occurs when raw glass melts into unique, brillian and explosively luminous universes of color and light." |
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