Through my training as an art therapist, I believe that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life changing. Working in hot glass facilitates my own creative process and it is where I find its' healing to be most profound. For me, blowing glass is the ultimate metaphor for tansformation and it is this process that brings me closer to discovering and developing my true authentic self. The physical qualities of glass are such that it can transform from a hot fluid nature to a solid stiff state in a matter of minutes. From the moment I dip into the furnace full of hot molten glass there is a small window of opportunity to blow, shape and coax the glass into a conceptualized form. Whether I am making a simple ball shape or a more complex vessel form, I am ever challenged by the immediate need for intense focus and attention. It is this challenge that continually captivates my imagination for self-expression in color and form. In my work, I strive to create beauty through my choice of colors and their application on the form. Each piece is unique as it reflects my feelings and thoughts in the moment of creation. I hope you enjoy my creations as much as I love in making them. |